The Conduit Sequel Confirmed for Wii

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Nintendo Power reveals Conduit sequel, split-screen multiplayer Updated x2

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The latest issue of Nintendo Power revealed a sequel to th e highly regarded first-person shooter by High Voltage Software, The Conduit, IGN reported Monday.

 

The Conduit 2, as it is tentatively called, is said to feature a 4-player split-screen multiplayer mode.  Apparently, SEGA will also take on publishing responsibilities for the game again.  This comes after SEGA's wavering commitment to creating hardcore games for the Wii.

 

Currently, The Conduit 2 will be a Wii exclusive game.  High Voltage Software announced in February that another one of their anticipated shooters, The Grinder, would turn from Wii exclusive to being a wide 2011 multiplatform release.

 

The Conduit was received with a fairly mixed critical reception (including our own review of the game) during its mid-2009 launch.  Initial reports suggest that 150,000 units were shipped during the game's launch week.  High Voltage has since confirmed that they met expectations with The Conduit's sales.

 

Primary complaints surrounding the first game include the lack of local multiplayer, something High Voltage appears to change with the second game.  The Wiire also extensively detailed the numerous security concerns in the The Conduit's online structure, which lead to many issues with hackers exploiting the game's online multiplayer mode.  There is no word on how High Voltage plans on approaching this issue.

 

High Voltage and SEGA will also be releasing Tournament of Legends for the Wii in July, retailing for $29.99.  Stay tuned for our hands-on impressions with this 3D fighting game.  No, not THAT kind of 3D.

 

We'll post more details on The Conduit 2 as soon as more is revealed.

 

Update: GoNintendo (via CVG) gave a few more details on the game:

 

 

  • The game is set in Atlantis
  • It will mix "old and new" weapons
  • The All-Seeing Eye will return
  • It will include new online gameplay modes, with Bounty Hunter mode returning
  • Character classes will be introduced
  • Unlockable suit upgrades, such as robotic legs that allow your character to sprint faster, will be available
  • Two-to-four person split-screen multiplayer has been confirmed
  • Up to four players can participate in Invasion mode, a set of co-op missions and challenges unique to the mode.  This mode is for both local and online multiplayer
  • SEGA has been confirmed as the publisher
  • There will be "huge bosses"

 

 

Update 2: Kotaku says the game is called "Conduit 2," taking out "The" from the title.  It is set to come this fall.

 

Yes, this is before The Grinder.  This could potentially encourage it staying as a Wii exclusive as well.

 

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