Can you show me a link where they promised it in the first place?
Yes. I can. Here are some:
http://www.gengamers.com/html/s_t_a_l_k_e_r__interview_page_2.htmlTop of the page:
"S.T.A.L.K.E.R. will have a number of modes to enjoy playing over network. What's planned are standard popular modes, such as Deathmatch, Team Match and Cooperative, as well some new types of network battles (such as MutantsVSHumans). The main points of attraction for players here, as we think, are going to be the Cooperative play - a mode where you can play the game through in a team with your buddies - a virtually on-line game, where up to several dozens of players can join in, and the Team Match - team play a-la Counter-Strike (on dedicated levels)."
http://www.elited.net/interviews/2002/stalker.shtmlBottom of the page:
"Up to 16 people will be able to play in a game of cooperative multiplayer gameplay. Other modes will include CTF, Deathmatch, and Team Deathmatch with 32-64 players."
http://www.avault.com/articles/getarticle.asp?name=stalker&page=2Middle of the page:
"How does the single-player game differ from the multiplayer cooperative mode?
The multiplayer cooperative mode is very much like the single-player game, just with more than one human player living in the Zone."
I rest my case. Though I'm sure if I really wanted to spend more time I can show you more proof. Though I am satisified that this will suffice.
This comment was edited on Aug 27, 00:25.