Codemasters’ ultra-realistic first person shooter, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will release this week on the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.

A sequel to Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis, Dragon Rising centers on a fictional conflict between Russia and China over contested land. The Russians have called on the aid of the US Marine Corps to rid Chinese forces from the area.

Players will be able to explore immense, open environments powered by the EGO Engine while making use of over 70 weapons and 50 different vehicles. That’s a hell of a lot of equipment at your disposal…

Cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes are sported as well, while PC users will be treated to a comprehensive mission editor that will allow them to craft their own levels.

For those who may be looking for a shooter that requires a methodical and tactical approach, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising should deliver the experience you’re after. If you find tactical military shooters to be a drag, you’ll likely skip this one to save your coin for Borderlands or MW2 instead.