Capcom's sequel, Lost Planet Colonies, will be released in on May 29th, news in this afternoon reveals.

Kotaku have even scanned in the first images from the new game, and while you won't catch us being so naughty, we can tell you that you'll be able to play as a girl in the sequel. You can even fight with the insectoids against the humans, should you wish to.

New weapons, enemies and locales are promised. As well as a few surprises.

Capcom are developing this new for release on the and 360, which it will hit in late May, in Japan. Cross-platform play is on the cards, we're pleased to report.

No word on when the game will reach or North America, but we'll bring you more as we get it.

By Luke Guttridge