Free-to-play F.E.A.R. Online revealed

The next chapter in the F.E.A.R. horror first-person shooter series has been revealed. Publisher Aeria Games today announced F.E.A.R. Online, an all-new free-to-play shooter in development at Korean studio Inplay Interactive.

The game is said to boast "hardcore multiplayer shooting action" while continuing the story of Alma Wade. It includes "several" team combat modes spanning more than 10 maps.

F.E.A.R. Online also features cooperative missions that will shed light on the "terrifying occurrences" surrounding the F.E.A.R. team in parallel to the events of F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. The co-op missions support up to four players.

Gamers interested in trying out the game can sign up for the closed beta today at the F.E.A.R. Online website.