• Posted April 13th, 2012 at 10:50 EDT by Mike Harradence
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Open-world detective title Sleeping Dogs will be released in the U.S. on August 14, 2012, publisher Square Enix has announced. The game arrives in Europe on August 17.

In addition, the company also confirmed that gamers who pre-order the title from major retailers in the U.K. will receive the limited edition pack, which includes the following:

‘George St. Pierre (GSP)’ content:

-GSP’s signature “flying punch”
-Exclusive GSP outfit including T-shirts, headband and shorts
-The GSP outfit unlocks the “flying punch” and increases grappling and throwing damage

‘Police Protection’ content:

-Exclusive ‘High Speed’ Mission
-Exclusive HK Police SWAT Outfit
-Exclusive assault rifle
-Exclusive SWAT Police Vehicle

Sleeping Dogs, formally known as True Crime: Hong Kong, is currently in development at United Front Games and Square Enix London Studios. The game pits players in the shoes of undercover cop Wei Shen, who must infiltrate and neutralize the notorious Sun On Yee Triad organisation from within.