Capcom bring the cold as Lost Planet 3 is announced

So Capcom is returning gamers to E.D.N. III, as yesterday they announced Lost Planet 3, which due out for PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360 early in 2013.

The 3^rd instalment of the game is said to use the Unreal Engine 3, and is being developed by Spark Unlimited, the team behind Turning Point: Fall of Liberty, Call of Duty: Finest Hour, and Legendary.

Here are the plot details:

Lost Planet 3 is a prequel to the first two games and introduces Jim, a rig pilot who leaves Earth to take on a hazardous but lucrative contract on E.D.N. III. Working for Neo-Venus Construction (NEVEC) who are preparing the planet for colonization, Jim joins his fellow pioneers at the Coronis base and begins surveying the uncharted terrain and obtaining samples of the planet’s energy supply – Thermal Energy.

With NEVEC’s existing Thermal Energy reserve running low the fate of the Coronis mission depends on the natural source of the energy supply being located. Realizing that this is a great opportunity for a huge pay-off and early ticket home to his family, Jim braves the risk of the treacherous environment and threat of the indigenous Akrid. Acting as a home away from home and boasting an array of tools that can assist Jim on the field, the utility rig provides Jim’s safety and is essential for not only his contract work but also his protection against the ever-changing climate.

The game will deliver a wide range of gameplay including on-foot battles and intense first person action while delving deeper into the Lost Planet universe, uncovering hidden truths within the unique and dynamic environment of E.D.N. III. LP3 will also feature a number of multiplayer modes.

Check out the debut trailer below.