The Beyond Good & Evil cinematic trailer features a stunning chase scene as a monkey with a cybernetic hand and his female human companion outmaneuver police through space.
The surprise release comes just as the E3 gaming expo kicks off in Los Angeles.
The game is a prequel to the original 2003 cult classic Beyond Good & Evil, and fans have been eagerly awaiting it’s arrival since development plans were announced in 2008.
The Zelda-style adventure story takes place before the birth of Jade, the protagonist of the first game, in a solar system called System 3—an interstellar hub that people from Old Earth have migrated to, according to Polygon.
As Ubisoft Montpellier describes it:
“Fight alongside unforgettable characters in a stunning new solar system, as you struggle for freedom and the right to determine your own fate among the stars. Play the adventure by yourself or with friends in a vast and seamless online playground.
Ubisoft also launched a Space Monkey Program, which invites players to participate in the development of Beyond Good and Evil 2. And the official website delves into other elements like introducing the characters, and highlighting the many Easter eggs scattered throughout the four-minute trailer.
The company has not revealed platforms or a release date for the game.
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