PlayStation has announced during its PlayStation Showcase that Ghostrunner 2 is in development.
First released in October 2020, the original Ghostrunner sold 600,000 copies as of 13 May 2021 and had “generally favorable reviews” according to Metacritic.
The original title was co-developed by One More Level and Slipgate Ironworks, produced by 3D Realms, and co-published by 505 Games and All in! Games. On 13 May 2021, 505 Games parent company Digital Bros announced that Ghostrunner 2 was in development for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S
You can watch the announcement trailer below:
As Jack the Ghostrunner, the player must traverse dangerous environments by dashing, jumping, wall-running, and grappling. The player will also encounter enemies, which must be handled carefully, as both enemies and the player can be killed in one hit. Jack can use a mechanic called Sensory Boost, allowing him to slow down time and dodge and deflect bullets in midair.
Ghostrunner 2 will launch October 26, 2023 on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
You can watch the official PlayStation Showcase on the company’s YouTube here.
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