Set one year after the critically acclaimed sci-fi smash, Ghostrunner II sees cyber ninja protagonist Jack emerging from the deathtrap of Dharma Tower for the first time to explore the sprawling wasteland beyond. The player has the power to shape the future of humanity and take on the violent cyber ninja AI cult that has taken shape outside Dharma Tower, making for a truly epic and unforgettable experience.
Featuring incredible boss fights, a deeper exploration of the world beyond Dharma Tower, worthwhile combat improvements, nonlinear levels with complex motorbike sections, exciting new modes, and all the action you loved about Ghostrunner. The game introduces new skills, allowing players to be more creative and take on even the most demanding encounters with greater accessibility. However, enemies in Ghostrunner 2 behave uniquely depending on the skills used on them, providing a fresh challenge with each encounter.
The game's level design is more versatile, with multiple ways to play. Boss fights are more interactive, giving players freedom to choose how to survive battles against the toughest opponents. The player progression system has been completely redone, providing opportunities to experiment and customize gameplay. The new dialog system allows players the choice to dive deeper into the lore and plot. There are many new enemy types, including some that are redone to fit the gameplay. The new interactive environment includes exploding barrels, destructible walls, neutral entities that can help the player, and more improvements that add excitement to combat.
505 Games and One More Level announced that Ghostrunner 2 will be available worldwide on October 26, 2023 for PlayStation 5,Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic and GOG with preorders available today.
Fans who purchase the Brutal Edition of Ghostrunner 2 will receive 48-hour early access and other additional in-game content.
Watch the above new trailer, highlighting Jack’s action-packed fight against the violent AI cult that has assembled outside Dharma Tower. Today, fans get a new look at the new high-powered motorcycle and vehicular combat, plus a host of mind-bending enemies and battles that Jack will face off against later this year. With Ghostrunner 2’s revamped progression system, veterans and newcomers alike can face challenging encounters with an increased focus on approachability and a new ‘block and perfect’ parry system.
Preorders are available now for Ghostrunner 2, with exclusive benefits for preordering.
- Base Edition (€39.99, Digital and Physical) - Digital and physical preorders get the Traditional Katana Pack including two sword skins and two hand skins
- Deluxe Edition (€49.99, Digital) - Includes everything in the base edition, along with four additional hand skins, four extra sword skins, and a personalized hand hologram displaying their current username
- Brutal Edition (€69.99, Digital) - Includes everything in the Deluxe Edition, along with 48-hours of early access starting Tuesday, Oct. 24. Brutal Edition also comes with the Season Pass (worth €19.99, featuring a new Game Mode and four Asset Packs), Animated Skin (Sword/Hand), and Motorcycle Skin
With its new features, Ghostrunner II offers even more replay value, as players can now play the campaign, climb the leaderboards, experiment with their playstyle, and try worthwhile new modes. The game is a must-play for fans of the original Ghostrunner and anyone looking for an intense and immersive action experience.
Bursting with new powers, upgradeable abilities, traversal mechanics, an expanded narrative, deeper world building, and devilish new enemies, Ghostrunner II is the ultimate power fantasy… every kill will be earned. Adapt to, and master the gameplay as only a cyber ninja would. Be under no illusion…. blood will run.
Ghostrunner II is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam / Epic Games Store / GOG) on October 26, 2023 at $39.99..
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