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.
Ghostrunner 2 celebrates the Year of The Dragon with long-awaited free content updates.
As part of the Lunar New Year celebration, a much sought-after Chinese VO will now be featured from February 8th, along with an expansion of the current ‘Roguerunner.exe Mode’ that will require mastery of Jack’s wingsuit, more parkour elements, and vicious enemy encounters.
For fans who have bought either the Season Pass or Brutal Edition, February 8th will also see the launch of the deadly new Dragon Pack Expansion which contains cosmetic content, all themed around the Year of the Dragon. Also available as a standalone purchase at $4.99, the new content includes…
- Three sword skins
- Three hand skins
- A brand new motorcycle skin
For those yet to experience Ghostrunner 2, it will also be on sale across selected platforms during this time, with anywhere between 30% and 50% off the MSRP.
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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