Everspace 2 is a sequel to the original game and offers a departure with its open world setting, expanded gameplay features, and improved mechanics. The game, set to release in September 2020, will include a persistent open world, ship customization, combat, loot collection, and various locations, all showcased in a demo available during the Kickstarter campaign.
Rockfish Games has announced Everspace 2 as a sequel to the original game, and it is a significant departure as it is set in a persistent open world. The game takes everything that made Everspace 1 great and expands upon it, including flight mechanics, combat, and ship customization. The demo build of Everspace 2 shown in the video gives a good indication of what can be expected, although the full game is not set to release until September 2020. The Kickstarter campaign for the game aims to fund the development of the game, and Rockfish Games has a proven track record with the first Everspace.
Everspace 2 will be a hack and slash action RPG set in space, with classes, skills, and the ability to collect and swap between multiple ships. The demo showcases some of these features, such as combat and loot collection. The persistent open world allows for exploration of various areas, including asteroid clusters and metal debris zones, which offer resources for collection. The visuals in the game are impressive, and there are multiple modes of travel, including afterburner, booster, cruise, and travel mode, which allows for faster-than-light travel between planets and bases.
The developers have plans for over 100 different locations in Everspace 2, combining handcrafted and procedurally generated areas. Fixed locations will be handcrafted, while other areas will change over time or offer different types of missions and activities. NPCs in the game encourage players to undertake missions for them, such as repairing guest leaks or hunting down enemies. Planetary services will also be available, providing locations for players to visit or revisit. The game will feature a wide array of loot in the form of weapons, modules, and resources for players to customize their ships. While the exact number of ships in the game has not been specified, it is expected to be quite high.
Overall, Everspace 2 looks promising with its open world setting, improved mechanics, and expanded gameplay features. The Kickstarter campaign is a way for interested players to support the game’s development. The demo provides a good glimpse into what players can expect when the full game releases in September 2020.