InFamous 2 gets a release date and a special edition

For a while there, we were starting to wonder if InFamous 2 –the sequel to developer Sucker Punch's ambitious 2009 superhero/villain sandbox game –was actually going to come out this year, what with the storm of other high-profile titles Sony's been readying for launch. It looks like our fears were baseless, though, because Sony today announced that InFamous 2 will hit stores on June 7, bringing a hefty special-edition release along with it.

Retailing for $99.99, the "Hero Edition" comes with a Cole statue, a replica of his messenger bag, a DC minicomic and a soundtrack that features the work of drummer Bryan "Brain" Mantia and New Orleans funk/jazz band Galactic. Preorder bonuses have been announced as well, including a Lightning Hook power that can yank stuff in Cole's direction (GameStop), a gold version of Cole's Amp weapon (Amazon), a Kessler skin that lets fans play as the first game's villain (Best Buy) and an Electrocution Grenade power that can immobilize enemies (Walmart). All four bonuses, however, are included in a "Super Voucher" that comes with the Hero Edition, meaning that so long as you're inclined to spend a little more, you can shop wherever the hell you please and still get everything.

While weweren't as impressedby the first game assome of our colleagues, it nonetheless had a lot of potential to be great –and what we've seen and played of InFamous 2 so far seems to live up to that potential. That we now know exactly when we can expect to find out for sure only makes us more excited for it.