Codemasters has released yet another multiplayer map for its stealth-based FPS, IGI 2: Covert Strike. The new 'Winterland' map is the first IGI2 snow-based multiplayer mission with Conspiracy as attackers inevitable trying to launce 2 missiles from 2 mobile launchers. It is IGI's job to defend the mountain top base from the hoardes of evil. This map requires you to have v1.2 in order to play this map. There is also a fix for the dedicated Linux server or an updated servers pack. Read more for download links ..

Codemasters has released a new multiplayer map for their stealth/action game IGI2: Covert Strike. The new Area27 multiplayer map is set indoors at the Lab. Conspiracy are attacking the lab, their final objective to place and explode their bomb. IGI's job is to stop them at all costs. Use the multiple entry points, corridors and tunnels to gain access. That chinese bloke is counting on you. After an initial release and then removal

Codemasters has released a new multiplayer map for its stealth-based FPS, IGI 2: Covert Strike. IGI2 must be installed on your PC before you can download/install this new "Dockside" beta map. Read more for download links ..

New Libyan Village multiplayer beta map. In this mission, IGI operatives have located some papers deep inside the village, which they must retrieve. Once the papers have been recovered a computer virus must be planted in an enemy compound and a fuel dump blown up to cover your tracks. Get it from Codemasters "27.8mb" !

Stealth gameplay - A silent takedown will give a significant advantage. There will be many points in the game where you are encouraged to use subtlety and intelligence, rather than brute force, in order to overcome an obstacle Story driven single-player game. Continuing from where the first game left off, Jones is once again at the forefront of preventing international terrorism, world catastrophe and betrayal at the very highest level.

Already available in Europe since last week, Codemasters announced today that the company’s stealth-based, first-person shooter, IGI2: Covert Strike, has shipped to North American retail outlets nationwide - with a SRP of $39.99. The sequel to developer Innerloop Studios AS’ award-winning Project IGI: Institute for Geotactical Intelligence, IGI2: Covert Strike boasts an action-packed single player campaign featuring enhanced AI; a diverse range of weaponry; and a newly implemented save system.

The official IGI2: Covert Strike site let us know that the Multiplayer Beta Test code for IGI2: Covert Strike goes public at 2pm (GMT) Friday 10th January 2003 and the standalone PC demo will be available to download from 2pm (GMT) Thursday 16th January 2003... IGI 2: Covert Strike is being developed at Innerloop Studios AS, the Oslo-based team that created the original, and is to be published by Codemasters.

Today we receive an update on the IGI2 beta test progress (I-Series LAN parties), some screens, the first music track, and just to make you jealous, a Timberland map walkthrough, just so you know what you are missing out on. Beta phase-two code will soon be available and we will bring you more updates. Read more for all the juicy details!

As IGI's one-man army-on-the-ground, you draw on all your expertise and experience gained from years in the SAS. Clear your path into the battlezone with silent, strategic kills and use all your skills and coverts ops subtlety to ensure mission success. Choose your tactics - whether it is stealth or all guns blazing; full-on base assault, covert surveillance and infiltration; or theft and escapes, it will make all the difference in IGI 2: Covert Strike, Codemasters' latest FPS action-adventure, to be released this February 2003 on PC. 'Stealth as a Weapon' - the new IGI2: Covert Strike video launched today. Download it from Codemasters!

Codemasters send us a mail this morning with a IGI2: Covert Strike progress report, including information about the beta will be released in August, and will be available for download for Phase 1 (200 testers). Read more below for full article!

IGI2: Covert Strike will deliver a full team-oriented multiplayer mode, with squads of up to eight players on both sides. Continuing from where the first game left off, Jones is once again at the forefront of preventing international terrorism, world catastrophe and betrayal at the very highest level. Check the new screens and expect a preview article soon ...

Codemasters let us know that the 'IGI2' Beta Test has been delayed until September, due to work on the netcode not being complete. Here is the scoop:

Developing a high-quality FPS multiplayer experience is a real challenge, but one the dev team at Innerloop has taken on with a vengeance! They've been working flat out on the code, but some QA issues, mainly with server code, have held us back. Read more below!

Codemaster let us know that they are working furiously on the multiplayer code for IGI 2, and expect to have the phase 1 test code out later next month. Some of the design features in there show a lot of promise, and they just hoping they turn out as well in-game as they did on paper! Sounds interesting? In that case, read more below!

Codemaster tossed over some new screenshots and a bit of gun art not yet seen anywhere in the press from IGI2: Covert Strike. Enjoy!