On the verge of E3, Vivendi-Universal today confirmed the development of Predator: Concrete Jungle for the Playstation2 and Xbox.

Currently in development at Eurocom Software, the third-person action/adventure title weaves the past with the future, as players assume the role of one of the most renowned anti-heroes of the past two decades – the terrifying Predator – as he hunts the Earth for criminals using superhuman powers, fantastic vision modes and an impressive arsenal of alien weaponry.

Set during two different time periods, players can expect to sample action from the 1930s and then in the 2030s, as the Predator embarks on mission of revenge upon an organised crime empire and its leader who seeks to conquer all Predators.

“Built on the legacy of the fearsome film franchise, Predator: Concrete Jungle features a thrilling story that showcases quality gameplay with the signature abilities and weapons of the Predator in new futuristic settings,” said Michael Pole, EVP of Worldwide Studios, Vivendi Universal Games.

Predator fans can expect the storyline to tie in with the established Predator mythology, and grant a precious insight into the origins of the Weyland-Yutani Empire.

However it’s the cool weapons and gadgets that are set to provide the most amusement, as players grapple with a variety of weapons including WristBlades, Plasmacaster, Combistick, Speargun and Smart Disks, whilst also making use of the four different vision modes (Thermal Scan, Neuro Scan, Prey scan, Tech Scan) to enhance the hunting experience.

We’ll have a closer look soon.