Visceral Games announced that Academy Award-nominated writer Will Rokos is writing the story line for Dante’s Inferno.

Will Rokos:

“Taking such a naturally rich and deep universe and adapting for the video game has been one of the most interesting and challenging projects I’ve worked on. I really got into re-imagining Dante as a flawed hero with a dark past, and his determination to save the love of his life from a terrible fate. It was a truly unique experience to re-create one man’s hell, one circle at a time.”

Jonathan Knight, executive producer of Dante’s Inferno:

“The task of adapting a revered and classic piece of literature for the gaming medium was a tremendous challenge. Dante Alighieri’s masterpiece forms the foundation of the game’s plot, but Will’s take on the Dante/Beatrice story brought the necessary conflict and action that made the material really work dramatically. It was an enormous thrill to partner on the script with someone as creative and talented as Will.”

Dante’s Inferno will be available in North America beginning on February 9, 2010 and in Europe on February 12, 2010.