Prey 2 officially announced the PS3, 360, PC-Computerandvideogames.com

Once again developed by Human Head Studios, Prey 2 is scheduled for release on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2012, with an exclusive reveal due in the next issue of PSM3.

No gameplay details have been offered yet, but it's confirmed that the game is being developed using "the cutting edge id tech engine from id Software," which we assume means id Tech 5.

It's not the first time the game's been announced however - previous rights owner 3D Realms announced the sequel for Xbox and PC back in 2008, when the plot was set to shove players back into the boots of Tommy, the reluctant hero of Prey who saved Earth from alien invasion.

"This time, abandoned and framed for the disappearance of his family and girlfriend, Tommy escapes an Earth that no longer wants him for a future that cannot survive without him", was the word on the storyline.

Some artwork even appeared online - and you can see it on this very page.

Bethesda parent Zenimax was seen to have snapped up the rights to the franchise - which was previously owned by Duke Nukem house, 3D Realms - back in 2009.

"We are thrilled to be working with Bethesda on Prey 2," said Chris Rhinehart, project lead. "Prey 2 will provide gamers the opportunity to explore a new facet of the Prey universe, one that offers fast-paced action in an open, alien world.

"We're excited to show gamers the title we have been working on and hope they will be as excited by this title as we are."

We quite enjoyed the original, so this is good news for us. The original Prey review, if you're interested, lives here.

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first one was ok at the time.

cant believe its taken this long for a part two, the first game was amazing!i'll check this out.

first one was ok at the time.

Wow, that was a bit from left field...

The first one was a bit of a gem - quite enjoyed taking murderous revenge on an invading alien mothership.

That bit where you have to kill that robot boss that's attacking you which has your missus surgically attached to it was quite twisted. You're basically forced to kill your girlfriend. Nice.

^^ my favourite bit of the game that.The introduction was classic, an interactive bar, arcade machines etc and then abducted to the theme of "Blue Oyster Cult" Dont fear the reaper.Goddamn - I just read back that sentence. It's a wonder you understood what the hell I was babbling on about 2006 ?!

Wow this generation has been going for sometime now!

Thought the first really was a classic, the bit that you guys are talking about was awesome but there were loads of great standout bits in the Game, the very beginning when your in the bar was awesome too!!

Looking forward to seeing more of this one !

Loved the first one.

It was unfairly compared to Portal at the time, just because the portals were fixed in place and could'nt be used anywhere you like.

Many favourite section in the game, such as the 747 appearing out of nowhere on the ship after being teleported in, (if you've played it you know what i mean) or the bit where you can see a miniature planet inside a glass dome, only to go through a portal and find yourself on said planet looking out at an alien looking down at you, (blimey is that as confusing as it sounds).

Anyhow, looking forward to a sequel

Many favourite section in the game, such as the 747 appearing out of nowhere on the ship after being teleported in, (if you've played it you know what i mean) or the bit where you can see a miniature planet inside a glass dome, only to go through a portal and find yourself on said planet looking out at an alien looking down at you, (blimey is that as confusing as it sounds).
I'd forgotten about those bits. Yeah, that bit with the sphere you run around on with the alien looking at you was quite odd!

Apart from that, though, I'm not so sure the portals really did much for the game. I'd be content if they weren't in the next one.

Oh, and then there was that scene where you see your grandfather get minced. Lovely.

I'm currently jizzing from every orifice, Prey I don't cover you!Yep, looking forward to this as well.The first one was a bit of an undervalued gem.The first game was OK, though the later stages where the zero gravity kicked in were very "meh". It had some interesting ideas but most of them had little effect on what was essentially a very standard FPS with an obsession with the anus and vagina (seriously guys, no more doors shaped like either) and a handful of memorable set pieces.I liked the first game but have only got about 1/4 of the way through it as I got so many other games to play at the time and simply forgot about it. I must return to it at some point and try and finish it. Maybe this summer when theres the usual summer dry spell for games I will get the chance.Loved the first one, it was out at a time when there wasn't much else to play on the 360, lets hope the 2nd one can compete now there are loads of decent games out thereInteresting, the first one didn't exactly set the world alight but it was still a great little game. I'll be keeping an eye on this! The introduction was classic, an interactive bar, arcade machines etc and then abducted to the theme of "Blue Oyster Cult" Dont fear the reaper.
That was one of the standout moments of this gen so far imo.It wasn't until ready the comments above that I remember just how much I enjoyed this game. Cheers gamers.

Hmmmm, my contribution to the memorable moments would have to be the doors that, certainly at the time, were the finest example of a interactive anus rendered in a computer game!

It was a good game. Played it thrice to the end. Best parts were jumbo coming in and that alien looking at you at that small planet. and Yeah, i did fired at Tommys behind after watching him going into a portal.

Zero Gravity, still awesome, better then Deadspace.

I love the first prey game and can't wait for the next.I loved Prey. It nailed the tricky 'alien apocalypse' theme, and while simplistic, the storyline was strong and clear with no unnecessary garnish. The game featured a host of interesting ideas which it didn't quite capitalise on, but I'm hoping Human Head will expand upon these and add more in the sequel. It always amazes me that there are piles of Prey copies selling for ?2.98 individually but coated in a layer of dust.Yeah man, Prey was a neat little game. I found it really novel to be put in the shoes of a native American and then get sucked into an alien mothership. As others have said, lots of stand-out moments ... and Art Bell on the radio! Nice touch that. I'm made even more excited about this sequel by the prospect of an "open, alien world". I know it's not everyone's cuppa but man, open world games totally butter my toast.That was a disturbing game. Didn't they kill children in this game quite graphically... well... crying in a room above then a scream with blood dropping hrough grates above your head?yep. The game was pretty grim from start to finish. Bloody brilliant though. I didn't think it sold that well though. Still happy there's going to be a sequel.This just in ... " has been in development for quite a while and id Tech 5 is still in progress (until Rage ships, and probably even after). So it really wasn't an option," Bethesda's Pete Hines told IGN.

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