EA confirms 'Mercenaries Inc'

EA has confirmed the development of multiplayer spinoff Mercenaries Inc after a trailer for the game was leaked online.

Based on Pandemic's third-person shooter series, the title will be produced under the Pandemic name, despite the studio having closed earlier this year. Its remaining staff is working on the game at EA Los Angeles.

"We are very excited to announce a new instalment in the popular Mercenaries series because it demonstrates our continued commitment to Pandemic's rich catalogue of intellectual properties," read a statement from EA.

"From the studio at EALA, a core creative team is forging new ground and conceptualising new ideas for this exciting franchise."

An official release date for the game is yet to be announced, but EA did reveal that Mercs Inc will be the next Pandemic release after next month's Saboteur. Launch platforms are also to be confirmed.