THQ just announced that they will be letting Crytek develop the next Homefront sequel.

Don’t get happy yet, since the game is schedule for 2013 to 2014 launch. THQ had this to say about Crytek taking on the sequel for Homefront:

“Selecting Crytek to take Homefront forward underscores our strategy of working with the industry’s best talent,”

“Homefront’s unique setting and storyline captivated gamers the world over. With Crytek’s industry leading technology and legendary experience in the FPS genre, we’re supremely confident that the next Homefront will deliver that AAA-quality experience that players demand.”

Crytek Cevat Yerli responded:

“We see Homefront as a really strong universe that has a lot of potential and that has been expertly created and marketed by THQ,”

“We believe that bringing our level of quality, creativity and production values to the next Homefront title, creates an opportunity for both THQ and Crytek to deliver a truly blockbuster game. It’s really important to us that THQ has the faith in giving us a lot of creative freedom over one of its most important properties to allow us to bring the Homefront world to life in a new and innovative way.”

We can be certain the graphics will blow our minds away.