Radical Entertainment announces that the Windows edition of PROTOTYPE 2 is now available in North American stores and the open world action sequel is also available via digital distribution. The game's European release is expected on Friday. Here's word:

PROTOTYPE® 2 has broken out of the NYZ's quarantine zone and is available at retailers nationwide with today's launch of the game for Windows PC. All boxed launch copies and pre-ordered digital download copies of PROTOTYPE 2 for Windows PC will include free access to the RADNET Edition content - over 55 pieces of additional challenges, events and rewards including the Alex Mercer playable skin. From Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), fans can pick up PROTOTYPE 2 for Windows PC in-stores and via digital download in North America beginning today, and will be available in Europe on July 27, 2012. The game will require a computer that meets or exceeds the below specifications:

	Minimum PC Specs	Recommended Specs
OS	Windows® XP/Vista/7	Windows® 7
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 8750	Intel Core 2 Quad 2.7 GHz or better, AMD Phenom II X4 3 GHz or better
Memory	2 GB	4 GB
Video Card	NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT series with 512 MB RAM or ATI Radeon HD 4850 with 512 MB RAM	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB) / ATI Radeon HD 5850 (1GB) or better
DirectX Version	9.0C or later
Disk Space	10 GB
Sound Card	Any DirectX 9 compatible Sound Card
Supported Input Devices	Keyboard, Mouse, Xbox 360® Controller