Fuse gets May release date

EA has announced a new Fuse release date of May 28 in North America and May 31 in Europe.

Originally known as Overstrike and set for release in April, the Xbox 360 and PS3 title is Insomniac Games’ first multiplatform offering.It’s a four person co-op action shooter which see players fighting to protect mankind from a deadly alien energy source.

We visited Insomniac's headquarters in Southern California last year for a brief hands-on demo with the diverse skill sets of Fuse's quartet of mercenaries. Find out more in this Fuse preview and this Fuse interview.

It was also confirmed today that select retailers will be offering the following Fuse pre-order bonuses:

  • Four Hyperion Prototype Agent Armor Skins: Upgrade your agents' look with four special, state-of-the-art armor skins discovered inside the top-secret Hyperion Base
  • Four Hyperion Prototype Weapon Skins: Customize your Fuse weapons with four skins based on each of the original prototypes developed inside Hyperion Base
  • Quickdraw Team Perk: Increase your damage with this team perk adding powerful Fuse elements to all one-handed weapons for all four characters in your squad