Sony has announced that Resistance 2, from developer Insomniac Games, will release in North America on November 4th and will be offered in a special collector's edition while supplies last.

The collector's edition for Resistance 2 will be available for $79.99 at participating retailers and will include such goodies as an exclusive Chimeran Hybrid action figure with Bullseye weapon, a double-sided hard-cover Resistance 2 art book covering war-torn America from two unique perspectives, exclusive in-game HVAP Wraith multiplayer weapon skin. The special collector's edition also includes a bonus DVD of exclusive Resistance 2 additional content that won’t be found anywhere else.

Sony has also announced today a worldwide competitive online multiplayer and co-operative beta beginning in early October. Powered by the PlayStation Network, the Resistance 2 multiplayer and co-operative beta will provide PS3 owners with an opportunity to experience new levels, modes and weapons. Players looking to join can do so by either pre-ordering the game through GameStop.