Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE) today announced that Champions: Return to Arms, the sequel to Champions of Norrath has been approved for manufacturing and will ship in North America on February 7th, 2005, exclusively for PS2. Developed by Snowblind Studios, Champions: Return to Arms introduces two new playable races, a whole new non-linear storyline letting the playing chose to team both with the forces of Good or Evil, the ability to import characters from the original game, more character customization options with up to level 80 levelling, thousands of new items, weapons and spells, beautifully detailed environments, innovative medal system which unlocks secret gameplay modes, more online and multiplayer options and much more. Don't forget to grab this trailer which offers one minute of gameplay footage and check out these four new screenshots.