SteamWorld Heist 2: Release Date, Trailer, Characters, & Gameplay

Summary SteamWorld Heist 2 releases this summer, expected to offer over 35 hours of gameplay with unique art and music.

The game includes turn-based combat with ricochet mechanics, silly hats, and naval combat.

Eleven unique characters with customizable jobs and over 150 guns provide diverse gameplay options.

SteamWorld Heist 2 is blasting its way into the world soon, introducing an all-new ragtag crew of Steambots to the Great Sea. Captain Leeway and his crew set sail on a wild, humorous adventure on the high-seas to solve a mystery of why the water is now becoming deadly. The Steambots of the world are beginning to have corrosion in their metal limbs and mechanical hearts, and with no clear answers as to why or how to stop it, it is up to the pirate crew to save the world.

Although a sequel to 2015's popular turn-based tactical strategy shooter, SteamWorld Heist, this is the seventh entry in the SteamWorld series, all of which are loosely connected by being in the same timeline. Like the first SteamWorld Heist game, this sequel promises to include a lot of silly ricochet mechanics alongside plundering treasure in the handcrafted world. Following turn-based combat, players can aim and shoot and watch their bullets and explosives ricochet around the walls and ceilings, hopefully landing at their destination before they bounce back at the main character.

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SteamWorld Heist 2 Releases This Summer

Coming To All Major Platforms

SteamWorld Heist 2 will be released on August 8, 2024, giving an exciting diversion for people looking to stay inside and out of the heat of summer. The game is said to offer over 35 hours of gameplay, with handcrafted art, music, and story. For many, the stunning and unique art style and music is one of the key features that entice people to explore the franchise of SteamWorld, to then discover the endearing characters and humor that the games hold.

This heavily anticipated sequel will be available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, and Steam Deck. At this time, it is unknown if SteamWorld Heist 2 will be included in any subscription services such as Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus. The game was announced at the Nintendo Indie World showcase on April 17, 2024.

SteamWorld Heist 2's Reveal Trailer Details

The Announcement Trailer Shows Exciting Gameplay

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Many of the same familiar fan-favorite dynamics from the original game appear to be brought back and improved upon in SteamWorld Heist 2, including characters wearing silly hats. The trailer lasts about two minutes and provides a good look at the characteristic ricochet bullet shooting that players can expect to play around with in the game. SteamWorld Heist 2 will be accompanied by music from the band Steam Powered Giraffe, who has provided music for previous games in the series, with unique songs created for this game.

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The overall style of the game appears to remain the same as the original SteamWorld Heist with 2D, multi-level environments full of walls and obstacles for bullets to bounce off of to keep things entertaining. This time around, however, SteamWorld 2 will also include naval combat, with a lot of sailing exploration and ship-to-ship battles, with a vast and interactive map to traverse while looking for adventure and riches. The tropical seas offer dangers, but also many surprises and secrets, while the crew gains a reputation along the way.

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SteamWorld Heist 2 Characters & New Job System

11 Unique Characters

SteamWorld 2 will have 11 silly and creative characters that can be part of the crew. Each has their own personality and strengths and all are capable of sending bullets flying, hopefully in the right direction. The turn-based game will use free aiming, so players can plan their shots to set up beautiful and satisfying sequences for their ricochets, although the possibility of bullets bouncing back remains a threat. The game also includes over 150 guns, utility items, and ship equipment to customize the feel of the gameplay and make looting an engaging and fun endeavor, with much of the loot offering real and immediate rewards.

Character Name Description Captain Quincy Leeway Charismatic. More of a talker than a fighter. Daisy Clutch Adventurous gunslinger. Wesley Hotchkiss Loyal. Good at flinging explosives. Dame Judy Wrench Electrifying and accomplished. Poe Phroggi Nimble and quick. Cornelius Column Philosophical nature with a strong frame. Tristan Torque A cool bot focused on being awesome. Barbara "Crowbar" Crowe Looking to get rich. Rose "Chimney" Rivet Lively bot who loves having a laugh. Beacon Potts Timid marksbot. Sola Fathom Hard to understand, but capable.

The new job system in SteamWorld Heist 2 will be designed to let players customize the crewmates' abilities, equipment, and skills to provide further strategy and tactical planning. Customizing more than just the cosmetic hats, players can assign jobs like Sniper, which can shoot from long distances, or Reaper, which specializes in taking out groups of enemies. These jobs come with their own skills, which can be applied to work with each other in ways that the player designs to create the perfect crew for the chaos.

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The original SteamWorld Heist still has a loyal fanbase, and the game earned a high Metacritic rating of 86. This sequel comes nearly a decade later and is able to build on the success of the first game and use modern technology in a way that looks as though it could be even better than the original. The catchy music and beautiful artwork that feed into the silly humor of the series are already evident in the trailer. So far, the reveal trailer is all that has been shown, but it's an exciting reveal for what's to come in August 2024 when SteamWorld Heist 2 releases for all major platforms.

Source: Metacritic