Spec Ops: The Line was officially announced by Yager Development and 2K Games.
Spec Ops: The Line was released worldwide for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows.
The game received praise for its narrative, atmosphere, and depiction of the moral complexities of war, distinguishing it within the shooter genre.
The game was nominated for several awards including Best Story and Best Narrative at different gaming award events.
The 33rd Infantry Battalion is deployed to Dubai on a rescue mission following a catastrophic sandstorm and civil unrest that left the city in ruins with no communication.
A massive and unprecedented sandstorm hits Dubai, causing widespread destruction and paralysis of city infrastructure, leading to thousands of casualties.
Col. Konrad and the 33rd Infantry Battalion remain in Dubai to maintain order and control after the collapse of civil society, refusing evacuation requests.
Captain Walker is sent to Dubai with a Delta Force team to find Col. Konrad and assess the situation and well-being of remaining US personnel.
Walker’s squad finds the 33rd battalion operating under a brutal regime, led by Konrad, who has become increasingly unstable and authoritarian.
Walker’s squad helicopter is shot down during the infiltration mission, forcing them to navigate the ruined city on foot under hostile conditions.
Evidence surfaces of war crimes including mass civilian casualties committed by the 33rd under Konrad’s command, causing moral conflict for Walker’s team.
Walker confronts Colonel Konrad, discovering the psychological toll of war and the blurred line between hero and villain in the ruined city.
The 33rd unit dissolves after overwhelming resistance and the death or surrender of key leaders, ending their occupation of Dubai.
Walker faces several possible fates regarding Konrad and the remnants of the battalion, leading to multiple endings based on player choices.
