The online free-to-play FPS market is emerging somewhat, as following Nexon America's launch of Combat Arms, Toronto-based publisher G4Box has announced Cross Fire.

Early access to the upcoming closed beta is to be offered first to community members at the Cross Fire website.

Cross Fire was developed in South Korea by SmileGate and Neowiz, and was previously released in China and Vietnam. The title is best described as, at best, "similar" to Counter Strike, something which has in fact led to controversy, with an official Counter Strike map having been unofficially included in the Asian release of the game (which has since been removed for the North American release.)

"As we gear up for the closed beta in early November, we wanted to open up the official website and forums so that the Cross Fire community can start to gather together, discuss the game, and prepare for the big event," said Howard He, Chief Executive Officer of G4Box. "Due to the nature of the closed beta we can only allow a limited number of people to participate, so this is a great way to ensure your spot."