Team17 Digital and The Game Kitchen have recently unveiled Blasphemous 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 multi-award-winning action platformer, during the Indie World Showcase. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S later this year. Blasphemous 2 continues the story of The Penitent One, who is displaced from his final resting place and finds himself trapped in the perpetual cycle of life, death, and resurrection.
Following the events of the 2021 update, Wounds of Eventide, the supernatural entity The Miracle returns in Blasphemous 2. The Penitent One must navigate a mysterious, unfamiliar world, battle monstrous creatures, and attempt to prevent the prophetic birth of a new miracle child. With grotesque enemies and towering bosses seeking to return him to the grave, The Penitent One will need to master new weapons and an enhanced skillset to survive and deliver judgment to those who stand in his way, all while uncovering long-lost secrets.
Key features of Blasphemous 2 include:
- Rich non-linear world: Players can explore enchantingly grotesque landscapes filled with gothic charm and unforgiving traps, where every choice has consequences and scores to settle.
- Savage combat: The game offers brutal executions and expanded combos, providing new and devastating ways to unleash destruction upon the abominations lurking within.
- Customizable gameplay: Blasphemous 2 allows players to customize and improve The Penitent One’s base skillset and introduces unique weapons that expand tactical options.
- Intense boss battles: Players will face twisted bosses with unique attack patterns and sundering abilities in the darkest corners of this new, sinister land.
As fans eagerly await the release of Blasphemous 2, they can look forward to a dark, immersive, and challenging gaming experience, featuring a rich world, brutal combat, and intriguing storyline that will captivate players of the original Blasphemous and newcomers alike.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
