Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced the launch of Killzone, the squad-based FPS from developer Guerilla Games (ShellShock Nam'67), available solely for the PlayStation 2. Set in the near feature on the colony of Vekta, the separatist faction, the Helghast, is looking to overpower and decimate the ISA forces and colonize the planet for itself. As one of four troops from an elite squad of ISA forces, players will have to battle across 11 massive environments employing 27 different weapons to lead the resistance. The war can also commence online, where up to 16 players can compete in Deathmatch or in five separate squad-based modes of play.

"Killzone will provide PlayStation 2 owners with a premier first-person shooter that offers a completely robust online experience," vows Barbara House, senior producer, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Developed by Guerilla in Amsterdam, Killzone is a game that delivers an engrossing storyline, amazing graphics, great characters, and a remarkable armory of 27 different weapons spread out over 11 intricately detailed environments."

Killzone is available in stores now for the full retail price of $49.99. Read up on our recent impressions to see what we think of the game thus far.