Square Enix Confirms Just Cause 2 to Arrive in March, 2010

[PS3 News]

Developed by Avalanche Studios and using the proprietary Avalanche 2.0 Engine, Just Cause 2 features over 1000Km (400miles) of South East Asian island paradise in one of the richest, most realistic game worlds ever seen.

Snow-capped mountains, sun-kissed beaches, dense jungle and arid deserts create a stunning backdrop for a unique and compelling take on open-world gameplay.

Press Release: Square Enix London Studios, a part of Square Enix Europe, today announces that the anticipated action sequel to 2006's top-selling Just Cause will release in-stores on March 23rd, 2010, in North America and March 26th, 2010, in Europe, Middle East, and Australasia.

"Just Cause 2 offers the freedom to explore and tackle the world in any way you choose", said Lee Singleton, General Manager of Square Enix London Studios.

"The grapple and the parachute mechanic will change the way you play open-world games, allowing players to be in the air in seconds, tackling missions from above and using the aerial advantage. If you prefer to stay on solid ground, the choices offered by the grapple are limited only by your imagination."

As Rico Rodriguez, the Agency's most powerful weapon, players must take on the island of Panau and its military regime in order to track down Rico's former boss and mentor, Tom Sheldon, who has gone rogue with millions in Agency cash and intel.

Using a unique grapple and parachute combination, there is no vertical limit as the air becomes your playground: grapple a passing plane in flight, hijack helicopters, BASE jump from the tallest buildings or mountains and leave a trail of chaos and destruction in your wake.

Just Cause 2 offers players the freedom to attack missions any way they choose and, with over 100 vehicles and countless upgrades and collectibles, the choices for relentless adrenaline-fuelled action are limitless.

Just Cause 2 will be available for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows, and will be released under the EIDOS brand portfolio. More information is available on the official website at http://www.justcause.com.


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[Poopsqueege]

This game sounds like it has so much potential! I just hope it doesn't wind up being like soldner for the PC.

[drummermike]

To me, the prequel to Just Cause was simply another adventure/fighting/shooting game, like Max Payne or (just recently) Wet. Albeit, Just Cause 2 feels much better, but now seems more like Crysis: a bemusing world to explore, yet the gameplay and storyline was its downfall. I mean I can't really be convinced by the image you have there, although if its like Crysis 2 - which aims to bring out the best in console gaming abilities - then it may be a substantial buy.

[pspguilly]

I'm currious to know which one of the PC or PS3 will be better. I still don't know what to ask Santa for, a new PC or a PS3...