Set in 2020 after a huge asteroid crashes on Earth, "Crysis" begins with a military standoff between the North Korean and United States' governments for control of the impact zone. Amid rising tensions, the asteroid suddenly bursts open revealing a massive alien ship, which begins freezing vast portions of the island and altering the global weather system. The invasion of Earth has begun.

Crysis features an epic story of alien invasion where the fate of humanity rests solely on your shoulders. Take control of an elite delta force soldier codenamed "Nomad", and make use of state of the art technology, including the new Nanosuit to confront an ever-changing enemy in a brutal environment. Use all your wits and skill, because Crysis will take you down a testing road.