Lost Planet 2 is due to be released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in Europe and North America on May 11th. The PC version of Lost Planet 2 will be released this Autumn / Fall. A Monster Hunter skin will be available for Japanese, European and North American on the PSN in late May. The Rathalos Armour will be offered as a free download.
Here’s what Capcom have to say about the new game:
A decade has passed since the first game, and the face of E.D.N. III has changed dramatically. Terraforming efforts have been successful and the ice has begun to melt, giving way to lush tropical jungles and harsh unforgiving deserts.
Players will control their heroes across 6 interconnected episodes, creating a truly unique interactive experience that changes depending upon the actions of the players involved.
Beyond the deep single player mode, Lost Planet 2 is loaded with extensive multiplayer modes… form teams of up to 4 players online to clear mission objectives with friends. The grappling hooks that made the gameplay in Lost Planet a true 3-D experience are back…
…Machine guns, shotguns, rocket launchers, lasers, sniper rifles, grenades and a host of other weapons are scattered across the game. However, Lost Planet 2’s biggest weapons come on two legs: the heavily armed and armored robotic Vital Suits return in greater numbers and variety than the first game. There are VS that transform into other vehicles, hold up to three players and some that even take multiple players to operate…
…Capcom’s advanced graphics engine, MT Framework 2.0, will bring the game to life with the next step in 3D fidelity and performance…
…Players skill on the battlefield and work as a team will be tested like never before against the giant Akrid. Players will utilize teamwork tactics, new weapons and a variety of vital suits (VS) to fight these larger-than-life bosses…
…Up to 16-player Multiplayer modes and online ranking system…