Iranian developer Merge Games announces plans to release their science fiction first-person shooter E.T. Armies on March 3rd, saying this is a direct result of the end of trade sanctions with Iran a couple of weeks ago. This recent launch trailer shows off the game's Unreal engine graphics, and here's word on the game and its release:

On February 3rd 2016 trade sanctions on Iran were lifted and as a direct result Merge Games is proud to announce the imminent release of E.T. Armies for PC. Developed by Tehran-based Raspina Studio, E.T. Armies is a sci-fi-based first person shoot’em-up powered by Unreal Technology. E.T. Armies is the first game from the Iranian developer and was winner of IndieDB’s Best Upcoming Indie Game of 2013 Players Choice award.

Extra-Terrestrial Armies is a fast-paced, science-fiction, first-person-shooter. A new force has risen on Earth. You will play as a Parsis soldier, on a mission to resist this new power from Planet Earth, a power that hungers for supremacy and war. Defend against the massive invasion of the Forsaken. Fight against different enemies with your allies and defend your land from their brutality.

Features

• Experience challenging fast-paced combat against a variety of enemies
• Three detailed and unique environments from rich historical ruins to an abandoned factory
• Features a full single player campaign along with peer to peer, LAN and Steam multiplayer
• Complete Brutal mode to prove your FPS skills
• High quality, polished and unique indie visuals
• Epic scores to immerse you in the battle experience