Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis ships

Codemasters has announced that Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis has shipped to stores. The game is set in 1985 at the height of the Cold War. Players assume the role of a NATO soldier on a peacekeeping mission in a Soviet island republic. Through the course of the game, players will undertake a variety of missions, including sniper raids, large-scale assaults, and commandeering vehicles. As the game progresses, players will advance in rank and eventually assume command of a platoon of soldiers. In addition to the game's single-player campaign, Operation Flashpoint features a level editor and a complete multiplayer mode.

Operation Flashpoint was developed by Bohemia Interactive and will soon be available in stores for an approximate retail price of $39.95. For more information, take a look at our in-depth previews of the game and stay tuned for a full review.