Visions of paradise have tantalized us as summer nears; the Sims 3′s next expansion looms on the horizon, a mirage of houseboats and comical krakens and coconut-shell bikini tops. But what if you’re looking for something a little grittier? Well, signs are pointing to a possible Crysis 3 DLC—perhaps an island vacation with bullets whizzing past swaying palms.

MP1st has been keeping an eye on Crysis 3′s social media streams, and its findings have been curious. Crytek has been publishing images from past renditions of Crysis—namely, the tropical scenery of Crysis 1. For instance, there’s this postcard-pretty view of a greenery-swathed waterfall—with what looks like a new weapon in the bottom-right corner.

And then there’s the recently outed list of upcoming Xbox 360 achievements, including such wittily named feats as “Totally Oarsome” and “Wish You Were Here.” I’m envisioning smacking some canoeing tourists’ faces into a crystal-blue ocean with one of their own oars.

So is Crysis getting back to its roots, eschewing the gloom of a future New York for a jolly jaunt in the jungle? It’s pure speculation for now.

* North America - on February 19, 2013.

* Australia - on February 21, 2013.

* Europe - on February 22, 2013.

* Japan - on March 7, 2013.

http://www.pcgamer.com/previews/crysis-3-preview-3/

http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/05/16/crysis-3-screenshots-break-out-the-flamethrower/

http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/04/30/crytek-on-piracy-people-want-to-play-our-games-they-just-dont-want-to-buy-them/