Metal Gear Rising given a February 19, 2013 release date

After multiple delays, the threat of cancellation, a renaming, and a developer switch, Konami is finally ready to announce a release date for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. The game, which promises to include plenty of “Lightning Bolt Action,” will be released for the PS3 and Xbox 360 on February 19, 2013.

You can check out Metal Gear Rising’s brand new Gamescom trailer above.