Capcom Announces Lost Planet 3

Capcom will be releasing Lost Planet 3 during the early part of 2013 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC, and the game will, in fact, be a prequel to the series, as you take control of one of the first workers trying to establish a colony on the planet of E.D.N. III. Not much is known about how the game will play at this point, but it was revealed that the classic mechs will return in the game and switch the game to first-person action when in use. The classic third-person shooting mechanics will remain for on foot combat with the Akrid. Read on for more details, and check out the first trailer for the upcoming game below!

From the Official Press Release

The latest chapter in the Lost Planet series comes to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC in early 2013. The extreme and unpredictable conditions that characterized the Lost Planet series return, harsher than ever before. Lost Planet 3 reveals new truths about the foreboding planet and the colonial history of E.D.N. III. Lost Planet 3 introduces Jim, a rig pilot who leaves Earth to take on a hazardous but lucrative contract on E.D.N. III. Working for Neo-Venus Construction (NEVEC) who are preparing the planet for colonization, Jim joins his fellow pioneers at the Coronis base and begins surveying the uncharted terrain and obtaining samples of the planet’s energy supply – Thermal Energy. With NEVEC’s existing Thermal Energy reserve running low the fate of the Coronis mission depends on the natural source of the energy supply being located. Realizing that this is a great opportunity for a huge pay-off and early ticket home to his family, Jim braves the risk of the treacherous environment and threat of the indigenous Akrid. Acting as a home away from home and boasting an array of tools that can assist Jim on the field, the utility rig provides Jim’s safety and is essential for not only his contract work but also his protection against the ever-changing climate. Lost Planet 3 will deliver a diverse range of gameplay including on-foot battles and intense first person action. With a number of multiplayer modes and a compelling single player experience, Lost Planet 3 will delve deeper into the Lost Planet universe, uncovering hidden truths within the unique and dynamic environment of E.D.N. III.

For more information on Lost Planet 3, check out the official Capcom website.