Monkey Island 2 Special Edition coming this summer

LucasArts announced today that everyone's favorite Mighty Pirate is returning this summer in Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge.

Having defeated the evil ghost pirate LeChuck in his first adventure, pirate extraordinaire Guybrush Threepwood is now setting his sights on the treasure of Big Whoop. Legendary treasures however, come with legendary challenges and Guybrush will have to use his wits and humor to prove himself the greatest pirate in the Caribbean. Voodoo dolls, spitting contests and amusement parks are just some of the challenges Guybrush must overcome as he meets old friends, fights familiar enemies and uses every single ounce of his wits to become the most celebrated pirate ever.

Monkey Island 2 Special Edition will feature high-definition graphics, a re-mastered musical score, full voiceovers, and an in-depth hint system.

"The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition really resonated with gamers young and old thanks to its classic storyline and updated gameplay features,” said LucasArts’ President Darrell Rodriguez. "We’re adding even more great new features in this sequel and can’t wait for classic Monkey Island fans and newcomers alike to experience perhaps the most beloved installment in the franchise ever."

The game will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade and the Playstation Network, as well as the iPhone, iPod Touch, and Windows PC platforms.