Crysis Wars was released on September 18, 2008, as the standalone multiplayer component of Crysis Warhead, and supports up to 32 players in online matches. It is a first-person shooter built around large, open maps and the tactical flexibility of the Nanosuit, which allows players to switch between abilities such as armor, speed, strength, and cloak. The game features multiple modes including Instant Action (free-for-all), Team Instant Action (team deathmatch), Power Struggle (a large-scale objective mode focused on capturing alien crash sites, gathering resources, and unlocking advanced vehicles and weapons), and Capture the Flag, combining infantry combat with vehicle warfare and strategic resource control.