An official, formal announcement has been by made by Capcom regarding the existence of the 2D-perspective action platform game, Bionic Commando Rearmed 2, with a trailer, information and a batch of screenshots in tow to prove it.

Here’s the story setup for the game:

“Nathan Spencer returns as the daring elite soldier equipped with special bionic abilities. Spencer will have to face his greatest challenge yet as General Sabio, a new technologically sophisticated foe, is on the brink of launching a deadly missile attack.”

Spencer will have access to his trademark bionic grappling hook tool to grab, swing and leap his way through the world, while the ability to actually jump this time around (as well as the addition of a “major makeover” for Spencer’s bionic arm) is sure to add an extra layer of strategy and complexity to proceedings.

Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2 is set to release on the PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE in the first quarter of 2011.

You can check out the rest of the newly released screenshots for the game, as well as an announcement trailer and a handy list of features, below:

Bionic Commando Rearmed 2: Captivate 10: Debut Trailer

• Sequel to the popular downloadable title on PSN and Xbox LIVE, Bionic Commando Rearmed

• New Weapons, attacks and enhancements for the the all-purpose Bionic Arm

• New platforming mechanics provides more freedom and challenges. Now the impossible is within your “leap!”

• New physics-based puzzles will take the platforming experience to another level

• 2-player co-op is back and better than ever.

• Enhanced graphics and better camera functionality.

• All new musical score inspired by NES-era sound effects, produced by the same creative mind behind the original Bionic Commando Rearmed soundtrack

• Cut-scene art designed by cutting-edge art studio Massive Black, whose previously worked on Infamous, Bioshock 2 and God of War III