The first gameplay footage of free-to-play Crytek FPS Warface has emerged, while Crytek MD Avni Yerli has said the Asian game represents a “major stepping stone” for the studio.

As reported by GI, Crytek said today that the upcoming game will be operated in China exclusively by Tencent, a large operator in the region.

“The development of our first free-to-play online project marks another major stepping stone for our studio,” said Yerli.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with Tencent who are recognised as the largest online game community in China and a world-class online game developer and operator. We believe this game will make a glorious achievement in the Asian markets.”

There’s no date on it yet, and no news of a western release at all.