E3 2015: Mirror’s Edge Catalyst – Announcement Trailer

Electronic Arts revealed the first trailer for Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, an action-adventure platform developed by EA Digital Illusions CE at their E3 2015 press conference.

“Immerses yourself in the origin story of Faith, and her rise from a careless young woman to a heroine who opens the eyes of an entire city.

Featuring fluid movement and combat in a massive city where you can run free and explore, Mirror’s Edge Catalyst adds a new level of immersion to action adventure games by putting you in the first person perspective.

You are not just watching Faith’s fight for freedom, you will experience it through her eyes.” Watch the reveal trailer after the break:

“When we set out to bring Mirror’s Edge to a new generation of gamers, we knew we wanted to deliver on the potential of the first game – building an iconic heroine in Faith, bringing a beautiful, stylized world to life, and delivering fluid first person action, says Sara Jansson, Senior Producer at DICE.

In Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, you will get to feel what it’s like to glide across the skyline of the city. You will get to know what it feels like to be a projectile who plows through your opponents. And you will get to experience Faith’s story.”

Overview:

• Fluid Movement & Combat in First-Person – You don’t need a gun. Use your environment, your momentum and your physicality to fight oppression.
• Run Free in a Beautiful, Massive City – From the highest skyscrapers to the darkest tunnels, the city of Glass is yours to explore. There are no levels, no loading screens, just the freedom to choose what you want to do.
• Experience the Rise of Faith – From a careless young woman, to a heroine who opens the eyes of the city and becomes the catalyst for change. You are Faith, and this is her origin story.

Pre-order the game now to get the Combat Runner Kit or the Speed Runner Kit. The digital Origin version will include both the both the Combat Runner Kit and the Speed Runner Kit.

“Combat Runner Kit includes unique in-game items including a combat-themed Projection Shader, changing how a player appears in their friend’s game world, a Runner Tag to stand out in the leaderboards, and a unique background to customize a player’s Screen Hacks.

The Speed Runner Kit also comes equipped with a Projection Shader, Runner Tag and unique Screen Hack background, but the features are more themed to the speed of their skill.”

Synopsis:
“Experience the rise of Faith, a daring Runner who uncovers a hidden truth within the walls of the city of Glass.

Through her journey, Faith will explore every corner of the city, from the highest, most pristine skyscrapers, to the dark and gritty tunnels that lie beneath.

Players will need to master the environment, using their momentum and timing their combat to fight the oppression of the ruling elite, uncovering the dark secrets behind the city’s beautiful façade.

Mirror’s Edge Catalyst gives players the freedom to explore the entire city, discovering a variety of new activities, like ‘Dash’, races from point A to B, environmental puzzles and story missions to complete at their own pace.”

Mirror’s Edge Catalyst will be available on February 23, 2016 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.