The 360-exclusive downloadable prequel to 2 launches today on Xbox Live.

The prequel episode called Dead Rising 2: Case Zero will allow fans to get to know new hero Chuck Greene a bit better before talking the zombie hordes in Fortune City.

This will translate into real benefits as player will be able to import their saved profile from Case Zero into when the get it complete with level, Prestige Points, Combo Cards and alternative outfits.

Dead Rising 2 will hit on and first on September 24th, followed by the on the 28th and on the 30th. The version will launch in Europe and the US on the 28th with the Japanese version arriving with its console counterparts.

By Ewan Aiton