Ambitious RPG sequel Greedfall 2: The Dying World will launch in early access later this year
Not long until it sets sail
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Greedfall 2: The Dying Worldfinally now has an official release window and is set to launch in early access for PC in summer this year.
An expansive successor to the action role-playing game (RPG)Greedfall,Greedfall 2: The Dying Worldis shaping up to be one of the most interesting releases this year. Its predecessor remains a personal favorite of mine, thanks to its thoughtful approach to its colonial fantasy setting and solid combat foundations.
That first game did miss the mark in many regards, however, including in its slightly rough presentation and middling performance. Although details are a little scarce at the moment, everything I’ve seen ofGreedfall 2suggests that it’s going to address some of those complaints.
Thenewly updated Steam store pagedescribes “an ever deeper RPG experience” and outlines some intriguing story details. Firstly, the game is a prequel set three years before the events ofGreedfall. You play as a native from Teer Fradee, the setting of the first game, who has been captured by colonists and sent to the old world Gacane.
Like the first game,Greedfall 2will also feature a character creator giving you a degree of control over the protagonist’s appearance. The page suggests that there will be other playable characters too, in the form of companions that you can control in combat.
In addition to the confirmation of a summer 2024 release,Greedfall 2has received anew trailershowing a small peek at its world. Presumably, the character shown in the trailer is the protagonist. We’re treated to a dramatic sequence where they try to fend off colonists, who eventually wind up carrying them off in chains. You can watch the trailer for yourself below:
One important thing to note is that the game will also be coming toXbox Series X|S andPlayStation 5in addition to PC. Unfortunately, the upcoming early access period will only be available to those on PC viaSteam, the online video game storefront.
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Dash is a technology journalist who covers gaming hardware at TechRadar. Before joining the TechRadar team, he was writing gaming articles for some of the UK’s biggest magazines including PLAY, Edge, PC Gamer, and SFX. Now, when he’s not getting his greasy little mitts on the newest hardware or gaming gadget, he can be found listening to J-pop or feverishly devouring the latest Nintendo Switch otome.
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