Co-Op Lost Planet 2 Demo on its Way to Xbox

Normally I’d throw a quick jab or express my excitement about an upcoming sequel, but to be honest, I don’t believe any of us here really cared that much about Capcom’s Lost Planet. That’s not to say it was a bad game, in fact it came very highly rated by fans and journalists alike, at least for the Xbox 360.

As such, I’ll just slap in the press release, mostly as is, but I will say that a co-op demo is refreshing. Scoop exudes thusly:

Starting on August 19 (the first day of GamesCom in Cologne, Germany), Xbox 360 action fans will be able to download the co-op demo for Lost Planet 2 that Capcom has been showing at events such as E3, Comic-Con and GamesCom. Live Gold members will have first crack at the demo on August 19, while Silver level members will be able to take part on August 26.

Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers around the world will be able to experience the desperate battle against the enormous G-Type Salamander Akrid boss in online, co-operative shoot outs. Utilizing a host of weapons scattered through out the arena, squads of up to four players will face off against the huge monster in an attempt to bring it down. Players can assault the Salamander in a number of ways, from shearing off its legs to actually being swallowed and fighting their way out from the inside! Superior firepower comes in many flavors, including numerous beam and projectile weapons and several Vital Suit robotic combat units that up to three players can ride at once. There are new support weapons which allow teammates to boost attack and defense abilities, while players can share life-giving thermal energy amongst injured members of their squad. Additionally, the new Dash feature allows players to sprint for short distances, bringing greater speed to combat.