Prototype 2 Arrives on April 24, 2012, New Video Available

Activision has finally pinned a release date on the upcoming Prototype 2 open-world adventure title, which is now scheduled to arrive next year, on April 24, while a new cinematic trailer was released yesterday, when the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con kicked off.

The original Prototype impressed gamers with the huge array of powers wielded by the protagonist, Alex Mercer, who could manipulate his body to form things like another human being to a huge, tentacle monster that impaled anything within a large radius.

Activision and Radical Entertainment are now preparing a sequel to the game, in the form of Prototype 2, which introduces a new protagonist, James Heller, who is on the hunt for Mercer in order to exact his revenge.

While the game was announced earlier this year, a release date was unavailable, except for a loose 2012 mention.

Now, right on the first day of the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con, the two companies have revealed a concrete launch date for Prototype 2, which will delight gamers on April 24, next year.

"We know our fans have been clamoring to find out when they would be able to get their hands-on Prototype 2, and the whole studio is excited that we can finally reveal the timing," said Ken Rosman, studio head, Radical Entertainment.

"We're also thrilled to be at the point where we can show the game directly to our fans. It's always rewarding to see those first time reactions to what we've been working on for the past couple years, and we can't wait for them to see some of Sgt. James Heller's amazing new shape-shifting abilities at San Diego Comic-Con."

What's more, Prototype 2 has also received the first in a three-part cinematic video series, which depicts some of the backstory of James Heller and why he wants to take Mercer down after the events in the first title.

Activision and Radical are also asking fans to drop by the Prototype booth at Comic-Con where they can earn various goodies as well as witness a 15-minute gameplay demo from the title that will be out next year, for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Until then, enjoy the video below.