The beloved indie hit sails again with its much-awaited sequel, dropping anchor on August 8, 2024.
Ahoy, gamers! Mark your calendars, because the high seas are calling once more in SteamWorld Heist II. Thunderful is set to release this treasure on August 8, 2024, across a flotilla of platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam Deck, and PC via Steam. So, buckle up for an adventure that’s looking sharper than a pirate’s cutlass on a moonlit night!
Captain Leeway Takes the Helm
Grab your mechanical parrot and step aboard as Captain Leeway, a bot with more charm than Jack Sparrow and a magnetic pull on his crew of quirky Steambots. This ain’t your grandma’s cruise. Dive into a world where the stakes are as high as the waves, exploring vast expanses both above and beneath the briny deep.
The heart of the ocean beats to the rhythm of a new crisis—a deadly water epidemic turning precious metal to rust and threatening every mechanical heart and limb. With turn-based combat that feels like a chess game with cannons, and bullets that bounce like they’re auditioning for a pinball wizard contest, SteamWorld Heist II promises a blend of brain-teasing strategy and rip-roaring action.
What’s New This Time?
Thunderful isn’t just reskinning the old vessel but upgrading it with slick new features that’ll make even the saltiest sea dogs sit up and take notice:
- Turn-Based Ricochet Mayhem: Perfect your aim and make the bullets dance around corners, turning enemy bots into scrap metal in spectacular fashion.
- Revamped Job System: Deck out your crew with tailored skills and gear that’ll let you fine-tune your strategy, making every skirmish as unique as a snowflake… in a storm!
- Real-Time Naval Exploration: When you’re not duking it out in the turn-based tussles, you’ll steer your submarine through treacherous waters, uncover hidden secrets, and earn a reputation that would make Blackbeard envious.
- A Crafted Experience: With over 35 hours of gameplay, the handcrafted art, knee-slapping narrative, and catchy tunes are like a siren’s song—impossible to resist and sure to steal many a gamer’s heart.
Steambots, Ahoy!
Brjánn Sigurgeirsson, the grand poobah of the SteamWorld Universe, couldn’t hide his excitement about launching the sequel. It’s not just a new game; it’s an invitation to dive back into a universe beloved by millions for its wit, charm, and unique gameplay.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
