Crytek, the developer of Crysis, was founded by the Yerli brothers in Germany, marking the start of the company that would create the Crysis series.
Development of CryEngine 2 started, the game engine used to develop Crysis, showcasing advanced graphics technology for its time.
Crytek announced Crysis, generating excitement for a new first-person shooter with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.
Crysis was officially released for Windows PC, receiving critical acclaim for its graphics and gameplay innovation.