MotorStorm 2 out in North America on October 28

No word on the sequel's European release date.

Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced that MotorStorm Pacific Rift, the sequel to the hit PlayStation 3 off-road racing title, MotorStorm, is to release across North America on October 28.

The game will feature 8 vehicle classes, including the new Monster Truck, four-player split screen and online multiplayer racing, 16 multi-route courses and real-time terrain deformation ensuring no two laps are the same. Sony also notes that the game will fully support Trophies.

We've checked with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe regarding a European release and it looks like we'll have to wait a little longer for a firm date. We were told there's been no official date confirmed.