Resistance 2 revealed

Game Informer confirms top-rated PS3 launch game will become franchise for Sony's rising console.

As is the case with most batches of platform-launch games, critics weren't especially kind to the titles that debuted alongside the PlayStation 3. According to Metacritic, the most consistently well-reviewed launch title for the platform was Resistance: Fall of Man. Developed by Ratchet & Clank creators Insomniac Games, the title blended science fiction and Harry Turtledove-esque alternate history, portraying an alien invasion of England in the 1950s--after World War II didn't happen.

According to industry-research group NPD Funworld, Resistance was a solid seller, moving nearly 791,000 copies domestically as of November 2007. Little wonder, then, that as rumored, the acclaimed game is getting sequel treatment. The February edition of Game Informer reveals that yes, Insomniac is hard at work on a sequel, tentatively titled Resistance 2.

According to the magazine, Resistance 2 will support two campaigns, multiplayer battles of up to 60 people, and eight-person online co-op play. Unconfirmed reports say the game will support three character classes--including a heavy weapons, special operations, and the all-important medic. It will also incorporate vehicles, including the alien-built Stalker, which will have cloaking abilities.

1129 Comments

  • combatsoldier

    Posted Nov 2, 2008 7:22 pm PT

    I already played it on the Beta. It is amazing. I have already payed for it in full.

  • khaine_of_eldar

    Posted Oct 21, 2008 5:46 pm PT

    I'm looking forward to the rumoured 60 player multiplayer with this one, with great graphics and weapons. one of the best games ever!!!

  • bombfanatic

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 6:09 pm PT

    resistance 2 will kik ass. it'll be better than gears of war 2

  • smashking777

    Posted Aug 10, 2008 9:06 pm PT

    *well good news resistance 2 has 2 campagins.*
    *bad news why nov 4 why not oct 4 XD *sigh its going to be a long fall*

  • itneverends00

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 4:36 pm PT

    Two campaigns...holy **** that's awesome, just when you think you're done there's another mission/storyline to complete.

  • Destazio

    Posted Jul 20, 2008 7:10 pm PT

    I cant wait for this game. i have fall of man and i am still playing although i've had it for weeks. It is awesome!!!!! i even heard a rumor that there might be resitance 3 same time next year. if so then I CANT WAIT

  • Nick_hockey_12

    Posted Jul 14, 2008 7:28 pm PT

    just to add something else when people come out with games for all systems x box holds the ps3 game back this is only for ps3 so x box wont be holding it back

  • Nick_hockey_12

    Posted Jul 14, 2008 7:23 pm PT

    This game is gonna be the best game yet way better then halo 3 it will kill halo 3 people who have x box will want ps3 just for this game

  • BMX-BOY

    Posted Jun 22, 2008 2:36 am PT

    cant wayt numba 1 was kool but short but its gonna b epic numba 2 whoo hooo

  • devilsace

    Posted Jun 21, 2008 7:07 am PT

    sounds cool .i wan it. i hope its a bit harder and longer i completed it in a day

  • PS_Player92

    Posted Jun 11, 2008 8:17 pm PT

    And also to add on to what PS3_RULEZ said... if anyone is going to be able to do what you said about bringing out every ounce of power that the PS3 has and blowing away anything the 360 is capable of it will be Insomniac. They are one of the (if not the) best game making companies out there. I firmly believe that. They know how to use the hardware inside the systems they work with and they know how to do it well.

    Resistance 2 will be awsome... you can count on that.

  • Pirple

    Posted Jun 10, 2008 3:00 pm PT

    Resistance 1 is awsom!I cant wait for Resistance 2!

  • stooge55

    Posted Jun 7, 2008 9:50 pm PT

    to add on what PS3_RULEZ said, MGS4 looks awesome as well

  • PS3_RULEZ

    Posted May 23, 2008 8:45 pm PT

    from what i read in game imformer, this is the only ps3 game that actually taps into the unforgiving power of the playstation 3. ive seen screens of the game whie it was still being tested and it looked as good as, if not better than, halo 3 graphics. and it isnt even finished yet. this game is going to use the ps3 to its full potential, and that means it will have better graphics, higher frame rate, and faster loading time than any 360 game. the only way to compare 360 and ps3 is to compare the exclusives, and this games looks better than any 360 exlcusive ive seen

  • pepsiboy987

    Posted May 9, 2008 2:01 am PT

    so does that means its not coming out on pc ??? cant wait for this one ..

  • zedmate

    Posted May 8, 2008 11:55 am PT

    "xbox owners r homos". That's an intelligent and enlightened comment....

  • juicestain117

    Posted May 6, 2008 1:14 pm PT

    w00t resistance 2. i knew getting the ps3 was an AWESOME idea.
    but still, props to xboxers and wiimen

  • AJ-2K7

    Posted May 6, 2008 12:52 pm PT

    worthlessdude66

    ur right, xbox owners r homos. 60 player onlinesounds COOL. i hope it just doesnt lag though

  • worthlessdude66

    Posted May 2, 2008 5:01 pm PT

    i want a more detailed ending better graphics, more action, and guns this should be OUR halo let those homo's at xbox 360 keep there stupid games we got RESISTANCE 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • skorpion352

    Posted May 1, 2008 7:13 pm PT

    Cleaver426: the trend for games to be realeased much later here in nz is steadily declining. more and more games are being released here within a week of thier us release. atm, it depends on which platform the game is on as to how long of a delay we get and as a lot of games these days are now multiplat, and not all consoles are region free then there will of course be a delay to enable them to be released on all thier platfroms at once

  • Cleaver426

    Posted Apr 25, 2008 4:33 am PT

    For newzealand games come out ages after the real release. I went for a visit their once and geese Haze is,nt coming out till may!!! Prices are also way huger.

  • Waffleman60

    Posted Apr 22, 2008 7:14 am PT

    I dont care if I haven't played the first Im getting this.

  • Aztec_Spartan

    Posted Apr 17, 2008 9:04 pm PT

    i LOVED Resistance fall of man, I can't wait till Resistance 2 comes out!

  • ResEvilFreak

    Posted Apr 16, 2008 10:15 pm PT

    Resistance 2 doesn't come out until Fall 2008 so I'm guessing Resistance 2 won't be out until at least December 2008 for New Zealand, man we get the short end of the damn stick when it comes to games!?

  • pedro_22

    Posted Apr 14, 2008 3:36 am PT

    damm it i cant wait for this game it must be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Blackarcher

    Posted Apr 12, 2008 10:31 pm PT

    When does it come out in New Zealand?

  • Breackneckboy

    Posted Apr 11, 2008 9:01 am PT

    I've heard the subtitle under Resistance 2 is United we Fall, and that it takes place in the U.S.
    Ending speculation and ruining some surprises Srry lol
    RESISTANCE ROCKS!!!

  • Nineball2112

    Posted Apr 8, 2008 8:55 am PT

    The images just look SWEET! This is a must have and actually, it might be a system seller.

    The first one is my favorite game so far and this one looks and sounds even better... just WOW!

  • Breackneckboy

    Posted Apr 5, 2008 6:27 am PT

    Attention all readers! Go to images and click fan art for box cover!!!
    Plus this WILL be in my collection.

  • xcr33px

    Posted Mar 30, 2008 11:48 am PT

    This game looks real nice from what i see, and hear, and 60-online multiplayer, HOLY **** thats insane!
    i can't wait for this game, even if its basicly the same as the first one, witch i dont think it will be, i'll still love it , Resistance for life!

  • -HaloHitman-

    Posted Mar 29, 2008 2:07 pm PT

    Its gonna be better than the first.

  • mia_bori

    Posted Mar 15, 2008 11:18 am PT

    NICE this game looks and sounds great, i hope it doesn't turn out like halo3(DID I SAY THAT)

  • supralover1

    Posted Mar 14, 2008 6:48 am PT

    OOhhh boy can't wait for this to come out loved the first one, this one looks like it will blow it out of the water! Let's hope so! Finally getting the hang of the cell processor.

  • AMDZEN

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 4:55 am PT

    Looks like they vastly improved the texturing. Means they must be getting the hang of ray tracing assistance with the Cell? Or maybe just using all the cores more efficiently, while putting the texture load solely on the RSX. Either way, it looks clean and finished, almost as nice as crysis (I think the lightning is actually better then Crysis, at least on High) This will compete head to head with GoW2. Slightly different games, but either way, this is going to be a good year for the PS3. Blu Ray won, and a lot of developers are starting to embrace the Cell. . . We are seeing some very pretty games coming up. (Killzone 2. Resistance 2, Little Big Planet, Force Unleashed (albeit is on 360 with compressed textures), Final Fantasy XIII, and Haze) I already preordered this game just from reading Game Informer. Looks amazing, hope it plays as well if not better then Resistance:FOM.

  • belwyrm

    Posted Mar 5, 2008 9:16 pm PT

    Looks pretty sweet. My only question is, with the massive multi-player and co-op options, where is Hale gonna fall into the story. We all know in the first one your partner was not included (was a one man show) I look forward to seeing how insomniac carries the series. Definitely excited!!

  • FunCrusher303

    Posted Mar 3, 2008 10:23 am PT

    I Look Forward To A Release Date, This Game Will Rule.

  • Ichithekiller66

    Posted Feb 29, 2008 12:11 pm PT

    I agree with Gurflob.
    Not enough FPS's released have co-op, offline multiplayer.

    I LOVE playing and re-playing the Resistance co-op with friends, and I am looking forward to this release!

  • jawshoeuh

    Posted Feb 28, 2008 7:40 pm PT

    the screen shots look really nice and the multiplayer options should be incredible... cant wait

  • assasinsgreed

    Posted Feb 27, 2008 7:06 pm PT

    im a 360 and pc fan boy but this game makes me want a ps3 MGO MGS4 AND Resistance 2 sweet

  • ps3pwnr

    Posted Feb 27, 2008 12:08 pm PT

    man sick game skipping school to get this in the first day

  • Dantor000

    Posted Feb 20, 2008 5:40 am PT

    Loved the first, love the sound of online co-op and love the new badass look of the chimera. Hope there's lots of massive explosions and that the beginning scenes will be a bit more dramatic than in the first one. I believe there are a few new chimera like the chameleon which will have cloaking capabilities. Hope there are more new chimera and some huge ones which require a lot of skill to kill.

  • gurflob

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 5:35 pm PT

    I love that it has co-op barely any games now have offline multiplayer

  • Orc-lover

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 3:03 pm PT

    I play Number 1 all the time, it is one of the best games i have ever played. As soon as is 2 comes out My friends and i will play this all the time.

  • ps3cooly21

    Posted Feb 16, 2008 9:29 pm PT

    when will resistance 2 come out i loved the fisrt one its soo great

  • Cleaver426

    Posted Feb 10, 2008 8:31 pm PT

    Finally co-op!!! This sounds freaken awesome it,s a shame a demo has,nt come out in the playstation store though.

  • mechworrior762

    Posted Feb 10, 2008 12:32 pm PT

    Resistance: FOM=System Seller. Resistance 2=FTW!

  • Jo_Dal92

    Posted Feb 9, 2008 8:43 am PT

    Resistance: FoM has been one of my favorite games for PS3, and I think this one will b even better.

  • Altiar25

    Posted Feb 6, 2008 8:39 am PT

    wow sounds good but i hope they make the weapons less spammy and crazy

  • Andrew_Wulgaru

    Posted Feb 6, 2008 5:39 am PT

    And I thought resistance 1 was amazing!

  • destroyer729

    Posted Feb 3, 2008 7:32 am PT

    i cant what for the next resistance its going to be a bad ass game repete a bad ass game!

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