Word had been given awhile back that the demo for the upcoming game Heavenly Sword had been completed and gamers had been patienly waiting since then for word on a release. Well, word has been officially given- for Europe, at least.

According to EuroGamer Sony has confirmed the demo will be released to European audiences this Thursday in the PlayStation Store. IGN also says other territories should see it "around the same time as Europe, according to Sony".

Firmware update and hot demo in the same week? Sony's making up for lost time.