EA Signs Medal Of Honor Deal With Jeep News

In a joint statement Electronic Arts and Chrysler's Jeep brand have announced a deal that will see the classic Willy-Overland Jeep feature in the forthcoming Medal of Honor: Airborne.

Currently in development for Xbox 360, PlayStation3, PlayStation2, and PC, Medal of Honor: Airborne introduces player-controlled parachute drops over Nazi Europe as a key gameplay element with players once again attempting to fight back against Nazi Europe. The Willy-Overland Jeep will feature in the game both as a mode of transport and a mobile weapon thanks to the mounted munitions, and will allow players to move through otherwise inaccessible areas.

"Video games are quickly becoming the medium of choice for a new generation of consumers and Chrysler Group has been at the forefront of this exciting revolution," said Jay Kuhnie, Director - Jeep Communications, Chrysler Group. "By teaming with Electronic Arts and Medal of Honor Airborne, Jeep is celebrating its history while helping to take this medium to its next level."

"The Medal of Honor Airborne experience begins with unprecedented freedom of approach from the air. With the addition of the Willys Jeep, that freedom continues on the ground, on road and off, and in combat scenarios of all types." explained Patrick Gilmore, VP and Executive Producer at EALA. "This is the first time in any Medal of Honor game that a player will have the ability to drive a Willys Jeep, and we're very excited to see this new addition increase the fun and intensity of the gameplay."

We'll have more on Medal of Honor: Airborne shortly...