The Kickstarter campaign for in-development RPG Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone has succeeded, having crossed its goal in less than a week. After going live last week, it’s already met and surpassed its goal of $97,875. At the time of writing, the total sits at $121,237 between 1,399 backers, with 24 more days to go.
While development on Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone began quite some time ago, some fan-request changes made mid-development, like first-person mode, encouraged the studio to opt for crowdfunding.
Thus far, two of its three goals have been achieved, including the addition of the original game’s guns. The third stretch goal will help the studio add first-person weapon customization.
Originally planned as a third-person title that would focus more on its RPG aspects than its shooter aspects, the studio behind Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone, Farm 51, has sought more active feedback from its players. Part of the Kickstarter campaign is that backers would have access to earlier versions of the title.
As an upgrade from its predecessor, Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone will have quite a few new features like base-building and co-op multiplayer for specific missions interspersed throughout the single-player campaign. Players can also plane walk, which allows them to switch up their gear as they need to take on specific situations and challenges. On the action side of things, there will also be a new melee combat system, along with more refined combat skills and shooter gameplay.
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone received a trailer back in October showing off its gameplay, along with some of monsters players might encounter, as well as a glimpse at a boss fight from the upcoming game.
While it doesn’t yet have a release date, the game is slated to hit shelves sometime this year and will be coming to PC and consoles. In the meantime, players can check out our review for the original Chernobylite.
