Resistance 2 Confirmed for Release on November 4; Collectors Edition Announced Along With Beta

Sony announced a bit of a triple whammy today when they issued a press release concerning Resistance 2. Not only did the press release confirm a November 4 release date for North America, it also detailed the collector’s edition of the game that is coming out.

The collector’s edition for Resistance 2 will be available only while supplies last, will cost $79.99 and will include the following premium items:

• Created by DC Unlimited, an exclusive Chimeran Hybrid action figure with Bullseye weapon
• A double-sided hard-cover Resistance 2 art book covering war-torn America from two unique perspectives
• Exclusive in-game HVAP Wraith multiplayer weapon skin
• Copy of Resistance 2 with special edition cover artwork selected by the fans

The special collector’s edition also includes a bonus DVD of exclusive Resistance 2 additional contents including:

• A preview into the upcoming Resistance novel, “Resistance: The Gathering Storm” by well-known science fiction author William Dietz
• “America Forever Lost”, Behind The Scenes video of Resistance 2 with Insomniac Games
• “Shattered History” Resistance chronology video — provides a visual guideline from the earliest days of the Chimera invasion to the current storyline
• Digital copy of Issue #0 of the Resistance comic book series published by Wildstorm.

Gamers eagerly awaiting the game’s launch this November will have an opportunity to get an early look at Resistance 2 as SCEA also announced today a worldwide competitive online multiplayer and co-operative Beta beginning in early October. The Resistance 2 multiplayer and co-operative beta will provide PS3 owners with an opportunity to experience new levels, modes and weapons.

With an eight-player, co-op campaign and 60-player squad-based competitive multiplayer, Insomniac is excited about the Beta and are eagerly awaiting the feedback from the beta so that they may fix any blunders leading up to the release. The Beta will be will be available through both premier and open access and if you are unfamiliar with those terms, “premier” provides players with guaranteed access to the entirety of the Public Beta period through programs including:

• GameStop Pre-Order Program: Beginning in September, players in the U.S. and Canada can gain premier access to the Public Beta by pre-ordering Resistance 2 at a GameStop retail store or online
• Qore Annual Subscription: A monthly video program that covers the world inside PlayStation, available only on PSN

For open access, players will have the chance to apply, and if selected, play the Public Beta after the premier access period. Those that are interested in joining the Public Beta can submit their information here, while those who purchased Qore Episode 03 (single Episode) will be guaranteed access to the Public Beta.

Resistance 2 is expected to be released in Japan on November 13, while a date as yet to be set for the European release, alothough, like the rest of the globe, November is the general consensus.