Haze is a video game set 25 years into the future where governments have outsourced military operations to private multinational corporations. Players take on the role of Jake Carpenter, a newly enlisted soldier in Mantel's army who is seeking fulfillment and thrills by fighting for what he believes is a good cause. With their superior technology, deadly weapons and performance enhancing bio-medical support, Mantel's soldiers are feared by terrorists, dictators and political enemies alike. The story begins with Jake being deployed to South America to fight against an insurgent group known as The Promise Hand. As his mission progresses, strange things begin happening around him that raise questions about his reality and what it means to be part of this corporate war machine. Haze also features state of the art multiplayer modes which allow players to battle each other online on one of two sides with multiple game types including co-op action with friends!