According to a report from Indian gaming site GameGuru, sources have indicated that Joanna Dark will soon return in Perfect Dark 2 for the Xbox 360. The story is said to be much darker this time around, with “tints of grey” surrounding all of the main characters. Additionally, the graphics engine is expected to be fully real-time, free of any cutscenes, along with a unique morality system allowing for multiple story branches depending on your in-game actions.

Perfect Dark Zero didn’t exactly live up to the original for most, but Guru believes that Rare will return to its former glory with the release of Perfect Dark 2.

An announcement is expected in the latter part of next year.

Rumor 101: Perfect Dark 2 – Xbox 360’s Next Humungous Killer App [GameGuru]

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