Crytek GmbH

1999:

• Company founded by Cevat Yerli, Avni Yerli and Faruk Yerli in Germany.

Jul 23, 2004:

• The company announces a partnership with Electronic Arts to develop a new franchise. Although non-exclusive, it is a decision to move away from Ubisoft who published their first title: Far Cry.

May, 2007:

• The company announces the elevation of their satellite offices in Kiev to full development studio status, and the launch of a new CryENGINE 2 powered project based on new original IP.
• The company sets up a new development studio in Budapest, Hungary.

Jul 14, 2008:

• The company acquires development studio Black Sea Studios Ltd.

Feb 03, 2009:

• It is confirmed Crytek has acquired the development studio Free Radical Design.