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Looking for the Remnant 2 release date? The sequel to Remnant From the Ashes from 2019 promises an overhaul to the survival souls-like shooter. Players are excited to try out the game’s new classes against a horde of smart foes as they complete objectives.
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Remnant 2 tasks you with exterminating alien creatures across vivid battlegrounds alone or alongside friends. And while the previous title was criticized for its solo player difficulty, the sequel aims to fix that with a new Handler class. Read on for a primer on everything you need to know about the upcoming souls-like shooter. If you’re after details about other upcoming releases, check out everything we know about the Lies of P release date and Hollow Knight Silksong release date.
Remnant 2 release date
Remnant 2 released on 25 July, 2023. The official launch date was announced at Summer Games Fest 2023. New weapons and bosses to take on might seem like an incremental upgrade but the visual overhaul is what players will notice right away. Its class system also blends well with these systems, enabling some tense cooperative action against Remnant 2’s many hordes.
Remnant 2 released on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. There is no official announcement yet regarding a Switch port of the game. And while the game isn’t launching on the ageing Xbox One and PlayStation 4, its visuals and enhanced graphics are reason enough to warrant a next-gen-only push. It also allowed developer Gunfire Games to flesh out the game’s unique locales, complete with gorgeous environments and unique monster designs.
Remnant 2 trailers
Remnant 2 has revealed multiple trailers that showcase its gameplay and classes.
Here’s a Remnant 2 co-op gameplay trailer and a primer on one of its many desolate worlds. These trailers give us a good idea of the game and how players can expect to interact with its many systems.
While the game’s apocalyptic aesthetic might make you think of a punishing time, the game’s enemies are designed to feel satisfying to beat. This means that while their health bars might be imposing, weak spots and predictable moves make them simple to beat. Improve your odds against these monsters through teamwork and timing your abilities right. These enemies also let you make the most of your class abilities. The trailers also showcase how much of a visual upgrade the sequel has received from its predecessor.
Remnant 2 latest updates
Here are some of our latest guides to help you have a great time across Remnant 2’s procedurally generated stages. Here’s our Remnant 2 best class tier list if you’re just getting started in the game. If you’re loving the game’s visceral melee combat, you should definitely be rocking the Remnant 2 World’s Edge weapon. If you’re looking for a broader Remnant 2 best weapons and guns tier list, we’ve got that covered too. As for the stealth lovers, consider the Remnant 2 Assassin’s Dagger.
Remnant 2 gameplay
Remnant 2 is a looter-shooter that asks you to clear worlds of their Root infestation. Destroying Root involves traversing the game’s devastated regions and clearing them of Root-infested aliens. The gameplay trailer revealed some terrifying enemies and new bosses that players can expect to face off in the sequel.
You can pick from classes, known as Archetypes, each with its own unique perks, gear, and abilities. This Archetype system enhances co-op play by letting players pick a unique play style across their playthroughs. It also opens the game up to some impressive flexibility options as players enter the fray.
For instance, the Medic has the ability to revive all players and grant them heals. And the Gunslinger archetype can turn semi-auto weapons into full-auto ones temporarily to outwit cunning enemies. While the previous game’s weapons just dictated the range of combat with unique loot, Remnant 2 offers more variety. Play enough in the game and you can unlock the ability to dual class.
While you can’t access the perks of multiple classes, you can loan an ability from another class for extra versatility thanks to the updated Archetype system. This means the melee combat focus of the Challenger class can be augmented by an ability from another class. Melee combat returns in Remnant 2 and high-level players can mix and match class abilities to make the most of specific gear across different biomes.
Evil god-like bosses and NPCs were tough to take down last time as a lone wolf but the Handler’s companion changes that this time around. This enables a wider variety of play styles because the Handler’s companion can revive you. One of the predecessors’ toughest challenges was revives so I’m glad to see the Darksiders 3 studio fix it. Your own skills can revive you against Remnant 2’s new deadly creatures across different biomes.
Remnant 2 pre-order editions
Remnant 2 comes in three editions. These are the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and the Ultimate Edition. Each of them offers additional content and sit at different price points. Here’s what you get in each edition:
Standard Edition ($49.99/£49.99)
Here’s what you get in the Remnant 2 Standard Edition –
- Base game
Deluxe Edition ($59.99/£59.99)
Here’s what you get in the Remnant 2 Deluxe Edition –
- Base game
- 3 Armor Sets from Remnant From the Ashes
Ultimate Edition ($69.99/£69.99)
Here’s what you get in the Remnant 2 Ultimate Edition –
- Base game
- 3 Armor Sets from Remnant From the Ashes
- 3 days early access
- DLC bundle with 3 DLC packs
- Survival Pack
That covers everything you need to know about Remnant 2. Stay tuned for the latest updates from the studio. This co-op shooter looks promising and we can’t wait to see more of the game’s worlds and the enemies you’ll be up against.
While other titles have attempted to blend souls-like elements with third-person shooting, few do it better than Remnant From the Ashes. It’s been a busy year of launch for some of gaming’s biggest franchises and trademarks so it’ll be interesting to see how Remnant 2 fares. Check out everything we know about Remnant 2 multiplayer and whether we can expect a Remnant 2 Game Pass release.
Will there be a remnant of the ashes 2?
Remnant 2 is the sequel to Remnant From the Ashes.
Will Remnant 2 have early access?
Yes, order the Ultimate Edition of Remnant 2 to get early access.
Remnant 2
- Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s): Action, Action Adventure, Action RPG, Arcade, RPG, Shooter