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| Developer(s) | Human Head Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Bethesda Softworks |
| Composer(s) | Mark Morgan[1] Jason Graves[1] |
| Engine | id Tech 4 (modified)[2] |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 |
| Release date(s) | Q2/Q3 2012 |
| Genre(s) | First-person shooter, open world |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
| Media/distribution | Optical disc |
Prey 2 is an upcoming first-person shooter video game developed by Human Head Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, due for release on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 during Q2/Q3 2012.[3] It is the sequel to the 2006 video game Prey. The game is presented in open world format.[4]
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[edit] Plot
The story of Prey 2 focuses on U.S. Marshal Killian Samuels, who starts the game on a passenger flight which suddenly crashes onto the Sphere (the crash is shown in the original Prey). At the end of a short battle with some aliens he is knocked unconscious, after which the plot jumps forward several years. Samuels is now a bounty hunter on the alien world Exodus. Though he is aware of his profession and has retained his skills, he has no memory of what happened in the time that passed since his abduction.[5] He initially believes himself to be the only human on Exodus until he runs into Domasi "Tommy" Tawodi (the protagonist of the original Prey), whom he has apparently met in the period he no longer remembers.[6] Killian then resumes his bounty hunter activities while recovering his memory.
[edit] Development
The sequel to 2006 game Prey was officially announced on March 14, 2011. "We are thrilled to be working with Bethesda on Prey 2," said Chris Rhinehart, project lead. "Prey 2 will provide gamers the opportunity to explore a new facet of the Prey universe, one that offers fast-paced action in an open, alien world. We're excited to show gamers the title we have been working on and hope they will be as excited by this title as we are."[7]
Prey 2 was announced once before shortly after the release of Prey, 3D Realms' Scott Miller confirmed that a sequel named Prey 2 was already in development.[8] On March 17, 2008, Miller's brand-management group Radar Group was officially launched, along with the announcement that it is managing Prey 2, and that it slated for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. The rights were later transferred from Radar to Bethesda Softworks.[9] According to Pete Hines, the VP of Bethesda, the current version of the game is what the developers wanted to make and not what has been announced before by the Radar Group.[10]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Mark Morgan and Jason Graves are working on Prey 2". GameOST. August 6, 2011. http://www.game-ost.com/news_comments.php?id=1941. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
- ^ "Prey 2 producer on taking new direction, with 'capable' id Tech 4". Joystiq. 18 April 2011. http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/18/prey-2-producer-on-taking-new-direction-with-capable-id-tech. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
- ^ "Bethesda Softworks". Bethsoft.com. 2011-03-14. http://www.bethsoft.com/eng/news/pressrelease_2011-0314.html. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
- ^ Rosenberg, Adam (14 March 2011). "'Prey 2' Bringing An 'Open, Alien World' For A 2012 Release From Bethesda Softworks". Multiplayerblog.mtv. http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2011/03/14/prey-2-announcement/. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- ^ "Prey 2 Preview: Alien sequel". http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/18/prey-2-preview/. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
- ^ "Prey 2 Story Introduction Interview HD". http://www.gametrailers.com/video/story-introduction-prey-2/713005. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
- ^ Sinicki, Joe (1999-02-22). "Prey 2 will surprise you". Blastmagazine.com. http://blastmagazine.com/the-magazine/gaming/gaming-news/prey-2-will-surprise-you/. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
- ^ "Next-Gen People: Scott Miller". next-gen.biz. Edge. 2006-08-09. http://www.next-gen.biz/features/next-gen-people-scott-miller. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ Bethesda Announces Prey 2 for PC, PS3, 360 GameFront, March 14, 2011 (Article by Ron Whitaker)
- ^ "Twitter / Pete Hines: It's worth clarifying that". Twitter.com. http://twitter.com/DCDeacon/statuses/47376651176259584. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
