Lost Planet 2 Co-Op Demo On The Way News

We've received word from Capcom this morning that it's planning to launch a multiplayer co-op demo for Lost Planet 2 on Xbox Live next week. Gold members will be able to download the demo on August 19th, while Silver subscribers will have to wait until August 26th.

Gamers will be facing up against "the enormous G-Type Salamander Akrid boss" in the demo, which caters for up to 4 players via Lost Planet 2's new multiplayer co-op mode. There are apparently multiple ways to kill the boss, from slicing off its legs to being swallowed by the beast and taking it out internally.

Weapons on hand for the offensive will include both beam and projectile weapons, while the Vital Suit robotic combat units that the series is known for will be available too. Co-op features such as the ability to share thermal energy between players will also feature in the demo.

This boss battle is but one small part of Lost Planet 2's six interconnected episodes, which apparently create "a truly unique interactive experience that changes depending upon the actions of the players involved."

Although still set on E.D.N.III, this sequel will look a lot different from the inhospitable ice world of the first game. In the decade that has past between both titles (fictionally speaking), terraforming efforts have transformed much of the planet's surface into jungles and deserts.

Snow pirates - err, I mean - jungle pirates, ahoy!