Game Overview:
Axiom Verge 2 is a metroidvania action-adventure title developed and published by Thomas Happ Games.
It expands on its predecessor with new gameplay mechanics, a new story, new characters, and more.
Axiom Verge 2 puts players in the shoes of Indra who sets off to Antarctica to look for her daughter. The game features new mechanics in addition to the classic side-scrolling gameplay of Axiom Verge.
The first two will be available for PS4 and PS5 subscribers. The PS4 version of Fallout 76 is playable on PS5 via backward compatibility.
With Axiom Verge 2's Epic Games Store exclusivity coming to an end in August, the Metroidvania title will soon be launching for PC as well.
Axiom Verge 2 delivers a strong, unusual flavor of Metroidvania exploration.
The highly anticipated Metroidvania title was stealth-released during Nintendo's Indie World Showcase but is missing on PS5.
Developer Thomas Happ reveals that Axiom Verge 2 is actually two games in one, while new footage also shows off abilities and upgrades.
The game was delayed to Q3 2021 earlier this year, but if this new development is anything to go by, it might be pretty close to its launch.
Developer Thomas Happ also shares new details on customizable difficulty options, optional boss fights, new weapons, and more.
Thomas Happ's 2D Metroidvania title suffers another delay, but the creator says it will be "better for the additional time."
Creator Thomas Happ says there are "tons" of hidden areas and mysteries to find.
No new release date just yet, however.
The Metroidvania title will require some more time it's ready.
"The Microsoft policy of being backwards compatible all the way to the first generation is the best," says Thomas Happ.
Axiom Verge 2 developer Thomas Happ speaks with GamingBolt about the upcoming metroidvania sequel.
"If I released 5 platforms simultaneously I would need to delay the release date and maybe not give each platform the devotion I'd like," says Thomas Happ.
Thomas Happ speaks about the potential of Sony's next-gen controller.
The game also takes cues from the likes of Horizon: Zero Dawn, Prey, Shadow of the Colossus, and more.
Creator Thomas Happ can't talk about the sequel's release on other platforms though.
The metroidvania indie darling is finally receiving a sequel.
