CI Games announces the release of Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 in North America, saying they've shipped a million units in anticipation of the demand for the sharpshooting sequel, which is due in other territories on Friday. They also announce plans for the game's first DLC, which will take players to Siberia at the end of this month:

Also announced, the Siberian Strike downloadable content (DLC) pack will introduce new single player missions that expand upon the original storyline of Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2. Available at the end of March for Xbox LIVE® Arcade and PlayStation®Network and Windows PC, players will be able to embark on a series of missions across an entirely new environment with the bone-chilling Siberia while equipping their characters with new winter-themed weaponry.

“From the suspenseful tactical sniper experience and multitude of real world locations to the incredible visuals, advanced AI and intelligent physics using Crytek’s, state-of-the-art, CryENGINE® 3, Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is a game built for the modern military video game enthusiasts,” said Marek Tyminski, CEO of CI Games. “With several hours of new content, Siberian Strike is just the first step in our plan to continue to build upon the single player campaign and support the Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 experience for our fans and gamers after launch.”