Axiom Verge 2 Out Now for Switch, PS4, and PC - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 11 August 2021 / 1,234 Views

Developer Thomas Happ Games announced Axiom Verge 2 is now available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Epic Games Store. The PlayStation 5 version will launch at a later date.

View the launch trailer below:

Here is an overview of the game:

Axiom Verge 2 is a 2D “metroidvania” action adventure. Though a sequel to Axiom Verge, is a completely new game: new characters, new abilities, new enemies, and a new world. You can play it before or after the original Axiom Verge.

The sole developer, Tom Happ, is responsible for all the music, art, game design, and programming in this game.

Key Features:

Expansive non-linear exploration of a huge interconnected map.
Hack any enemy with unique and interesting consequences for each.
Launch a remote drone with its own separate abilities and behaviors.
Speedrun Mode—play with a streamlined interface and additional features to facilitate speedrunning.
Plus one other major feature players will be excited to discover on their own

Surprise! Axiom Verge 2 drops later TODAY on Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Epic Games Store!
— Tom Happ (@AxiomVerge) August 11, 2021

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.

5 Comments

GoOnKid (on 11 August 2021)

Bought it already :)

Kakadu18 GoOnKid (on 11 August 2021)

Me too.

super_etecoon (on 11 August 2021)

Sweet! Best news from the Direct. Eastward is my runner up for game of show. Can't wait to get off work and get into Tom Happ's latest adventure.

Slownenberg (on 11 August 2021)

Wow didn't expect this game for a few months. So cool it's finally hitting today! I wasn't going to get this, but with M.Dread priced at $60 I may pick up AV2 this Fall instead.