Just Cause 2 confirmed for 2008

Eidos Interactive has today announced the 2008 release of Just Cause 2, the sequel to the hit action title of 2006.

Unlike its predecessor, Just Cause 2 is in development only for next-gen and PC platforms so we can expect visuals that blow away the already impressive graphics of the first title.

Once again Avalanche Studios is handling development, with the game seeing the return of Rico Rodriquez, this time wreaking havoc on the south east islands of Panau – offering a game area of 1000sq km.

We’re told to expect more stunts, vehicles and weapons than ever before, with ultra-realistic weather effects and an incredibly detailed game world. Rico will find himself skydiving from 10,000 feet into tropical jungle, tearing across desserts in a dune buggy and climbing snowy mountains in a 4×4.

The flamboyant Rico will also be up to his old tricks only now with a new and improved air, land and sea stunt system, enabling players to pull off some of the most impressive stunts ever seen in a video game – at least that’s what we’re told will be possible.

Expect a lot more on Just Cause 2 over the coming months, but for now head over to the screen shot gallery for a glimpse of what you’ll be playing later this year.