Crysis 3 preorders get original Crysis

Crytek is looking to its past for a preorder bonus for next year's Crysis 3. Publisher Electronic Arts announced today that those who reserve Crysis 3 will receive a code to download a free digital version of the 2007 original Crysis.

Gamers who preorder Crysis 3 for Xbox 360 will receive a code to download the Xbox Live Arcade version of Crysis, with PlayStation 3 players receiving the PlayStation Network iteration, and PC gamers getting a code to download the game through Origin.

Crysis currently retails for $20 on Xbox Live, PSN, and Origin.

Players who preorder Crysis 3 will not only receive the original Crysis, but will also be upgraded to the Crysis 3 Hunter Edition. This upgrade gives players day-one access to the game's new Predator bow weapon, as well as the Hunter Nanosuit module.

Crysis 3 is due February 2013 for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. For more on the game, check out GameSpot's previous coverage.