Get Ready for Rockstar Manhunt 2!

According to reports, Rockstar Games of 'Grand Theft Auto' fame, has announced that they are working on the sequel to their controversial 2003 stealth-action 'Manhunt' game, 'Manhunt 2'.

The new 'Manhunt 2' is being developed for the Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) and PlayStation Portable (PSP) platforms, by several of their studios.

While the Wii version is being developed by the Canadians from Rockstar Toronto, the PS2 and PSP versions are created by the veterans from Rockstar North and the newcomers from Rockstar London.

Talking about their initiative, Sam Houser, Founder and Executive Producer, Rockstar Games, said that with 'Manhunt 2', they have tried to create a game that stays close to the original concept of chilling suspense and stealth, while pushing the game design and storytelling forward. They are also excited to have their newest development team, Rockstar London, working on the title alongside their two established UK studios, Rockstar North and Leeds.

The original Manhunt game, which was released for the PS2, Xbox, and PC in 2003, is a third-person action title where players are given the task of violently murdering gang members with a variety of sadistic weapons, including plastic bags, piano wires, and glass shards. The game has made a name for itself as one of the bloodiest and most violent video games of all time.

Houser also pointed out that the original Manhunt clearly sold more than they imagined, having generated enough hype through its controversial serial-murderer theme although reviews were somewhat of a mixed bag.

Meanwhile, 'Manhunt 2' will be released in the second quarter this year.