Lost Planet Demo Hits 1 mln Downloads

As the temperature drops, Capcom’s expectations for its upcoming Xbox 360 title Lost Planet: Extreme Condition are on the rise, as gamers have downloaded demos for the game 1 million times.

The amount includes downloads for the single- and multiplayer demos via Xbox Live. Capcom’s marketing VP Charles Bellfield said that the milestone is a precursor to success.

"Xbox players have now had two opportunities to try Lost Planet since the first demo was released in May, and they have in huge numbers," said Bellfield in a statement. "Since we made the multiplayer demo available through Xbox Marketplace, there have been hundreds of thousands of hours spent playing the game, which is a great testament to the quality of Lost Planet. This latest demo has completely energized the Xbox community, giving them something to look forward to post-holidays, when the next big hit Xbox 360 title hits retail."

According to Capcom, gamers have engaged in almost 300,000 hours of multiplayer combat over Xbox Live.

The game takes place on a barren sub-zero planet that's covered with snow, as characters survive the conditions with what are called "vital suits."

The multiplayer demo released over the Thanksgiving holiday and is available only to paying Xbox Live Gold subscribers.

The game is set to release in North America on January 12.

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