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Resistance 2: Collector's Edition

It's 1953. The Chimera have invaded America. Entire U.S. states lie in smoking ruins. Chicago and San Francisco are overrun. Mankind's fate once again rests in the hands of Army Lt. Nathan Hale – an infected…

4 November 2008

Resistance 2: Collector's Edition is a shooter developed by Insomniac Games, released 4 November 2008 on PlayStation 3.

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What Resistance 2: Collector's Edition is

Resistance 2: Collector's Edition is a shooter game developed by Insomniac Games and released in 2008. It was published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is available on PlayStation 3 only. It runs on Insomniac Engine.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Upon successfully destroying the Central Chimeran Tower in London, England, breaking the Chimera's hold on the country, Hale is somehow able to escape the destruction of the tower. He finally ends up wandering aimlessly through a snow covered field outside of the city. Suddenly, a VTOL aircraft spots Hale and lands, depositing a team of five Black Ops soldiers who apprehend him at gunpoint. Upon boarding the aircraft, Hale is grabbed by two additional Black Ops and given a sedative as he struggles. Hale fights against his captors, but a Black Ops soldier draws his pistol and "suggests" that he relax. The sedative takes effect and Hale passes out. Hale regains consciousness as the VTOL…
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action, drama, historical and science fiction. It supports multiplayer for up to 60 players online. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.

Where it sits in the Resistance series

Resistance 2: Collector's Edition is the first of 3 entries we hold in the Resistance series. The next entry was Resistance Collection in 2012.

See all 3 Resistance games in release order →

What it launched against

Resistance 2: Collector's Edition launched on 4 November 2008, within three weeks of Fallout 3, Dead Space, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and Gears of War 2.

Released around the same time: Fallout 3, Dead Space, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, Gears of War 2.

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Quick answers

Resistance 2: Collector's Edition — frequently asked questions

When did Resistance 2: Collector's Edition come out?
Resistance 2: Collector's Edition was released on 4 November 2008 for PlayStation 3.
Does Resistance 2: Collector's Edition have multiplayer?
Yes. Resistance 2: Collector's Edition supports multiplayer for up to 60 players online.

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