I wonder what ground crytek has to stand on. After that contract was signed, cig bought out the engine, nullifying the contract. Hmmm...
And for the second point: It's by far not the longest game development while being a far more advanced game. GTA V took 7 years. FFIV took 13 years. Both smaller scope and by established studios.
Please do some research before posting click bait horse shit. There's enough drama incited by the ever present poppy cutters.