Bethesda Softworks has revealed that Human Head Games are hard at work on a sequel to the critically acclaimed Prey, which is set to release sometime in 2012. They also point out that the game is being built using id Tech 5, which should help them realise their gruesome vision of an alien world.

"We are thrilled to be working with Bethesda on Prey 2,” said Chris Rhinehart, project lead, via press release. "Prey 2 will provide gamers the opportunity to explore a new facet of the Prey universe, one that offers fast-paced action in an open, alien world. We’re excited to show gamers the title we have been working on and hope they will be as excited by this title as we are.”

A new Facebook page for the game was also launched with practically no new info, though we're told to keep an eye on it "in the coming days" for more.