Game Informer has revealed a new piece of artwork from Max Payne 3, with the sequel to be featured in its July 2009 issue. While little is known of the forthcoming action game, which is being developed by Rockstar Vancouver instead of creator Remedy and occurs roughly 10 years after Max Payne 2; A forum-goer who has received his new issue passes along some details pulled out of the July 2009 Game Informer.
- In addition to being bald and bearded, Max is addicted to pain killers.
- That pain killer addiction will affect gameplay.
- The game is set in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with battles in "urban ghetto" locales.
- "Fully destructible environments" and a cover system are in.
- Bullet Time is now "more visceral and ultra-violent."
- Online multiplayer is in, but no details.
- Powered by Rockstar's RAGE technology (GTA4, Red Red Redemption).
With more Game Informer subscribers receiving the latest issue, Shacknews can confirm the rumored points in our original report. Max Payne 3 is slated to hit PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in winter 2009.
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