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Haze, Ubisoft's upcoming futuristic shooter that is being developed by the FPS gurus over at Free Radical Design, was shown at the Ubidays press event. In Haze, players take control of a war-torn Mantel soldier who has been sent to fight a vicious rebel faction known as the Promise Hand.

As a Mantel solider, you will have access to cutting edge weaponry, vehicles, and a mysterious biomedical technology known as NECTAR. Nectar is the key element that separates Haze from the dozens of other FPS-type games. Using it, you will be empowered with fighting skills such as Nectar Focus, Nectar Foresight, Nectar Perception and Melee Blast. Use of the skills will allow players to foresee dangers as well as deliver devastating attacks. However, Nectar does have its side-effects. Overdoses of the substance can lead your character into a state of aggression.

In addition to the vast single player campaign, Haze will feature a variety of online modes, including intense four-player co-op action. Look for Haze to hit the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC later this year. Rumors are suggesting that the PS3 will get it first, but I've heard nothing official from Ubi concerning the matter.