When Red Faction: Guerrilla was released, our fans had a chance to drive around Mars in all sorts of vehicles including buggies, walkers, and even tanks. Now, with Red Faction: Battlegrounds, we're bringing all of those vehicles together in multiple arenas across the surface of Mars for some top-down multiplayer-focused vehicular combat!

  

Releasing today, April 5th on the PlayStation Network ($9.99), and April 6th on Xbox LIVE (800 MS Points) [Click here for purchase info], Red Faction: Battlegrounds is ready for you to pick up and play with any combination of up to four local or online players.  Below are some of the main points you need to know about the game:

• Full online multiplayer with XP and ranking systems.
• Local multiplayer for up to 4 players with no need for split-screen!
• Take any combination of local players online with you.
• Multiple game modes including Deathmatch, Survival, and Flag Frenzy.
• Exclusive 3D support for PS3.
• Extra weapons such as remote charges, proximity mines, and even singularity bombs.
• 16 single-player training missions to get you on your way.
• 9 multiplayer arenas.
• 8 vehicles that include light ATV’s, heavy tanks, and even combat walkers!

Did we also mention that by playing through Red Faction: Battlegrounds, you'll unlock content in Red Faction: Armageddon?

• Reach rank 10 and you will receive 2,000 Salvage, which can be used for purchasing various upgrades.
• Reach rank 20 and you will unlock one of Red Faction: Guerrilla’s signature weapons, the Enforcer, which fires heat-seeking bullets at your enemies.

Below, you can also find our official launch trailer for Red Faction: Battlegrounds.  Once you've purchased and started playing, make sure to head over to the official RFB section of our forums and talk to others playing the game with you!