PlayStation Network’s Söldner-X: Himmelssturmer, which released back in December last year, has apparently done well enough to earn itself a sequel: Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype, which should release during the 2009/2010 winter season.

The sequel will feature seven levels, HD 1080p visuals, a dynamic score-linked difficulty system, two new playerships with their own customizations, brand new limit attacksand fourfold chaser system, a new bulet pattern system and more.

The game comes exclusive to the PlayStation Network this winter.

Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype in development exclusively for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system

Hong Kong – September 14, 2009 - eastasiasoft, Hong Kong based publisher of interactive entertainment and developer SideQuest Studios are excited to announce Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype. The sequel to the popular shoot ‘em up game is guaranteed to deliver another fantastic fast-paced arcade-style experience and will be one of the must-have downloadable action titles on the PlayStation®Network coming Winter 09/10.

In Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype, you will return to Gota IV as part of the Söldner-X defense force. Mankind will once more rely on your battle against new mysterious powers. Staged across seven unique action-loaded levels accompanied with an adrenaline pumping soundtrack, Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype combines traditional 2D gameplay with detailed high definition graphics and a taste of fresh innovations.

“We received an amazing feedback upon the launch of Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer, which has encouraged the whole team to work on a sequel”, said Marcus Pukropski, CEO of SideQuest Studios. “With Söldner-X 2, our main goal is to please fans of the first part as well as new gamers alike. I am especially excited about the introduction of a new dynamic score-linked difficulty mode, which adjusts to the skills of each individual player.”

Key features:

* Seven unique action-loaded levels with fierce boss battles, staged across Underwater Worlds, Ice Caves, Tunnel Worlds, Space and other deadly scenarios.
* High definition graphics with 3D backgrounds in up to 1080p.
* Dynamic score-linked difficulty system, making the game accessible for newcomers, yet challenging and rewarding for hardcore gamers.
* Two new playerships with their own characteristics and weapon systems to choose from.
* Brand new limit attacks and fourfold chaser system.
* New bullet pattern system.
* Detailed online high score ranking tables and replay file sharing.
* Hidden bonus elements, including a tribute to Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer.
* Adrenaline pumping soundtrack with more than 15 unique tracks and over a hundred sound effects.

Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype is currently in development exclusively for the PLAYSTATION®3 system with an anticipated release coming Winter 09/10. More details are bound to be made public in the near future.