Red 5 studios launches the official firefall manga

Red 5 Studiosâ„¢ today announced the release of a new manga series based on its highly anticipated open world sci-fi action shooter, Firefall. Penned by Orson Scott Card and Emily Janice Card with artwork provided by UDON Comics, Firefall Affinity begins today at: Manga | | Free Online Multiplayer FPS | Firefall the GameFree Online Multiplayer FPS | Firefall the Game

Firefall Affinity is a sci-fi journey through a bleak, apocalyptic vision of future Earth. As a prequel to Firefall the game, the manga begins just before the catastrophic “Arclight incident†unleashed the Melding upon the planet. Readers will follow a rebellious, seventeen-year-old “gifted†girl named Pilgrim, who’s struggling to come to terms with her growing power as she attempts to survive the most devastating event to ever hit humanity.

Orson Scott Card, Emily Janice Card, Mark Kern, and Adam McMahon discuss the manga’s creation in the official announcement trailer here: The Official Firefall Manga - Affinity - YouTube

“We have a very deep and intriguing story to tell with Firefall and fans are finally going to be able to dive in this year,†said Mark Kern, CEO of Red 5. “The manga is a way for us to flesh out Firefall’s universe and key characters, to set the stage for what players will be doing, and why, in the game. It’s going to be a thrilling ride, with twists, turns, and all-around great storytelling that sci-fi fans have come to expect.â€

The first two pages of Firefall Affinity are now live and ready to read. Red 5 Studios will be adding an additional two pages per week, building up to more than 80 pages before the entire story has been told. Fans can continue to follow the manga at Manga | | Free Online Multiplayer FPS | Firefall the GameFree Online Multiplayer FPS | Firefall the Game as it’s unveiled this year.

Firefall is currently in the first stage of its exclusive, invite-only beta – planned to rollout during 2012. Players can sign-up for the chance to be invited into the beta and meet Firefall’s enthusiastic community at the official homepage: Free Online Multiplayer FPS | Firefall the Game