CryEngine 3 already running on Xbox One

Crytek confirms the CryEngine 3 will support Microsoft's recently unveiled Xbox One.

The studio announced in an official statement its engine is "already primed for Xbox One development," adding that Crytek technology is "equipped to start creating software for the system now."

The announcement goes on the state that Crytek "recently became an officially licensed provider of middleware and tools for Xbox One, and will support the platform as well as equipping CryEngine 3 licensees with the advanced toolset required to achieve their own games for the system."

"We offered assurances over two years ago that CryEngine 3 was ready for the next generation of consoles, and time has revealed that promise to be true," added Crytek director of global business development Carl Jones. "As developers begin to create new games for Xbox One, our technology and unparalleled support will ensure CryEngine 3 users remain at the forefront of the industry now and well into the future."

Check out the stream below for a recap of all the news from yesterday's console reveal.