Lost Planet 2 demo coming 'soon,' features 4-player co-op
by Griffin McElroy 
{ Jun 28th 2009 at 2:30PM } 
Takeuchi showcased a number of new features during the Famitsu program, such as computer-controlled bots, custom weapon sets and character customization, which he explained can be done using items you unlock in tandem with certain achievements. We don't know whether any of these features will be present in the demo -- but if it's as similar to the E3 demo as Takeuchi says, it should be radical enough without them.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Cj @ Jun 28th 2009 2:38PM
SAHWEEET!
Tiptup300 @ Jun 28th 2009 3:26PM
It better be split screen. I mean honestly, wtf happened to splitscreen co-op it's like never in games anymore.
8bitgeorge @ Jun 28th 2009 3:31PM
Online console gaming happened.
ExMcCloud @ Jun 28th 2009 6:23PM
Yep online gaming changed things....Companies found out they could sell more consoles if they make you get your own system to play with your friends.
carnage @ Jul 13th 2009 1:22PM
i think there are less splitscreen games, in particular with LP i doubt it because it would be too demanding, consoles don't have the hardware to run games with graphics like this split into 4
Oizu @ Jun 28th 2009 2:38PM
CANT FLIPPING WAIT!
Pegon_Fighter @ Jun 28th 2009 2:41PM
but he never said it will come to the psn! or did he?
Ashitaka @ Jun 28th 2009 2:42PM
Yeah, what does this have got to do with the PS3? :/
AvA (ice~) @ Jun 28th 2009 2:42PM
Sweet! Customization and being rewarded with weapons for getting achievements!?!?!?! THATS SICK
Mazrael @ Jun 28th 2009 2:42PM
I'll give it a shot.. solo as per usual.. not been keeping an eye on this, as I didn't like the first one.. what with collecting heat & being shot at even though I was in cover (just like on CoD 2 & 3)
McKeyDee @ Jun 28th 2009 2:44PM
What about PSN?
I don't see why this was posted on Playstation.joystiq
thehunter1320 @ Jun 28th 2009 2:47PM
It's because Griffin couldn't write a proper post if William Shakespeare had a gun to his mother's head
Lav @ Jun 28th 2009 2:56PM
And because he has greasy little troll hands...That to...
geddesmond2 @ Jun 29th 2009 4:44AM
Yeah what's this got to do with Playstation. Man joystick is really slipping lately. I think they forget most of there readers started reading because it was PS3 fanboy. Now we are getting microsoft news and articles for games with the Xbox cover art pictures. I don't like Xbox and I dam sure don't wanna read about xbox, so come on shape up will yas
David @ Jun 28th 2009 3:02PM
Is this for PC?
Cosmo (formerly Chin-Poh) @ Jun 28th 2009 3:27PM
Yes, the game is coming to PC, I hope we get the demo around the same time as well.
Sadly, there's been several times where the PC version of a game doesn't get a demo at all, like Dead Space. And then we are forced to pirate the whole damn game just to try it out. > : (
Lav @ Jun 28th 2009 3:32PM
Pirates get hanged you know...Or get shot and killed simultaneously while on a boat with three other pirates...
deaftly @ Jun 28th 2009 6:59PM
Like PC gamers buy any games
Cosmo (formerly Chin-Poh) @ Jun 28th 2009 7:13PM
Deaftly, no need to be an ignorant console fanboy, get out of your console cave.
Art @ Jun 28th 2009 3:07PM
Its probably timed exclusive to Xbox 360 unless PS3 doesn't get a demo just like Bionic Commando.
Paul @ Jun 28th 2009 3:14PM
cool another "technologically advanced" multiplayer game that forces me to send my friends home to their own systems so that I can play the same game with them.
Cosmo (formerly Chin-Poh) @ Jun 28th 2009 4:05PM
Exactly, what is so bad about split-screen gaming? Don't kill it out entirely in favor of online gaming, ugh........
Filter @ Jun 29th 2009 12:30AM
I think part of it is a technical limitation. Depending on what engine the game is running on, some systems might not be able to render it without sacrificing graphics. and if they are tight on time for the release, split screen co-op would prob be the first thing to get cut as its something that isnt a major purchasing factor for most ppl imo.
jarhead906 @ Jun 28th 2009 3:19PM
I'm just going to assume that the demo will be available at 'the same time' for both XBL and PSN (quotes used because of Store Thursday updates).
FeaturePreacher @ Jun 30th 2009 1:49AM
Most likely not. They only have the 360 version developed. That's why they demoed the game on the 360 during E3 and not the ps3. My guess is that even though Capcom said they would make a better ps3 port, that the ps3 version will initially release for $40 on the ps3 and look worse just like the first Lost Planet did.
Crimson_Ryan @ Jun 28th 2009 3:23PM
There are so many things wrong with this post.
Danzaiver @ Jun 28th 2009 3:53PM
What is wrong?
Cj @ Jun 28th 2009 4:16PM
A few grammatical errors and the first sentence is a bit iffy but who gives a shit? Honestly. Its a blog, not the New York times.
Thx for the news Joystiq.
Jacksons @ Jun 28th 2009 4:58PM
Hm. I'm not exactly champing at the bit for a Lost Planet sequel, but cool I guess.
Metoo @ Jun 28th 2009 5:37PM
Blah, give me single player demo!
DeepFriedSushi @ Jun 28th 2009 6:09PM
this is essentially the single player demo, game campaign is 4 play co-op
Metoo @ Jun 28th 2009 7:26PM
So the other co-op partners could be AI like RE5?
CH3BURASHKA @ Jun 28th 2009 6:29PM
The huge monster battles look awesome. I want more of them. Perhaps Gears 3 will feature a similar battle?
joe @ Jun 28th 2009 7:05PM
why are so many people getting hyped about this game? the first lost planet was abysmal
Lov3 @ Jun 29th 2009 3:52PM
Why would anyone vote this comment down? Lost Planet 1 got pretty poor reviews all round, check metacritic. Not the worst game ever, but definitely a bland gaming experience. Download the demo and try it yourself.
HamalSharatan @ Jun 28th 2009 7:44PM
computer-controlled bots??? YES!!
Edward @ Jun 28th 2009 9:18PM
I am pretty excited about Lost Planet 2. Hopefully this time the plot will actually make sense. The game play for the first was fun, but the plot left me confused as hell.
Jesus (PSN: Luttdawg) @ Jun 28th 2009 10:48PM
I wasn't a fan of the first one but I'm taking more interest in this one. But Jun Takeuchi took the best action adventure game of the last generation and butchered it so who knows, could be awful.
Charlie_Six @ Jun 28th 2009 11:13PM
Cheeseburger... *drools*
Firewarrior @ Jun 29th 2009 3:11PM
I am seriously contemplating getting a 360 this October, I really love the demo for everything on the marketplace thing. I REALLY WANT TO TEST OUT A GAME BEFORE I BUY.
Fuck I AM. There's too many games too miss out on the platforms. I will be entering the green world this October.
adios_element77 @ Jul 23rd 2009 3:50PM
Hey is this 4 player co-op in one console? or would you need 2 xbox's for 4 player co-op???