Last year’s Just Cause was a breath of fresh air for the action shooter genre. With that being said, it is obvious that a sequel would sprout up. Through a hands on session at IGN, new information regarding the sequel is laid on the surface. The details may be read below:
- The game takes place several years after the events of the first game.
- Improved combat and enemy AI. Opponents now react intelligently to your behavior. They may call for reinforcements and use their environment to their advantage. The reinforcements could be deployed by parachute or helicopter attacks.
- New Hybrid Locking System allows players to target specific limbs on an opponent for more precise damage.
- New collection of weapons including laser controlled rockets, one handed grenade launcher, detachable mounted mini-gun and sticky remote triggered C4. All of the weapons are also fully upgradable with over 2,000 parts to make different customizations.
- New vehicles such as jumbo jets and an all new updated driving system.
- The grappling hook for Rico serves as an always ready to use arm mounted gadget, in which gamers will be able to attach to almost anything in the game.
- New vehicle stunt system.
- To add depth of the game, Just Cause 2 features over 1,000 unique smaller activities.
Currently Just Cause 2 is slated for a release later this year, possibly in the fall.