Arma III News

Gamers who prepurchase beginning March 5 granted early access to PC-exclusive military shooter; full game due by September.

Bohemia Interactive reveals upcoming first-person shooter could not be released in 2013 if not for Steam.

Amidst ongoing espionage case against its developers, Bohemia Interactive changes main island name from Lemnos to Altis.

Martin Pezlar and Ivan Buchta return to Czech Republic after 128 days in Greek jail; trial still on the horizon.

Czech media reports state Ivan Buchta and Martin Pezlar post bail and are released from Greek jail after 128 days of imprisonment.

Bohemia Interactive postpones release of military shooter into 2013; extra development time will help game "reach its full potential."

Ivan Buchta and Martin Pezlar say they are treated well in Greek jail; Bohemia Interactive "struggling to comprehend" situation.

Czech leader Václav Klaus has urged Greek president to personally give the matter "special attention".

Bohemia Interactive developers Ivan Buchta and Martin Pezlar also have appeal tossed; remain in Greek jail after 70 days.

Bohemia Interactive says due to ongoing union action and protest, Ivan Buchta and Martin Pezlar remain detained in Greece.

Community-created site for Ivan Buchta and Martin Pezlar calls for action to free developers; users can sign an online petition and leave messages of support.

Studio rep maintains detained developers' innocence, says pair visited Lemnos for vacation, and did not enter any military areas or shoot video for use in Arma III.

Police force in Greece confirms Bohemia Interactive pair charged with espionage, will be taken to court; embassy in Athens "closely" tracking the case.

UPDATE: Bohemia Interactive CEO says he hopes the arrest of two staffers in Greece on charges of spying is "an unfortunate misunderstanding"; pair reportedly explained they were collecting material for Arma III.

Bohemia bringing its latest realistic military shooter to PCs next year; more info due at E3.