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Axiom Verge 2 is headed to PC after all, as an Epic exclusiveThe sequel to one of the best Metroidvanias
The sequel to one of the best Metroidvanias
Axiom Verge 2was announced for Nintendo Switch back in 2019 with a 2020 release date. No other platforms were announced at the time, but now it seems it’s coming to PC after all - as an Epic Games Store exclusive.
The announcement was made during theEpic Games Store spring showcase, which highlighted new games coming to EGS this year. Axiom Verge 2’s trailer capped off the show, albeit with the same announcement trailer from back in 2019.
Here’s the Switch original, because all it’s missing is some Epic logos:
Axiom Verge 2 - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo SwitchWatch on YouTube
Axiom Verge 2 - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch
Developer Thomas Happwrote a post on the game’s official site, explaining the reason behind the exclusivity. Basically, it gives him financial security:
The same post also confirms that the game will come to Steam eventually. Typically Epic exclusivity lasts for a year.
John lovedAxiom Vergeenough to name it asone of the best metroidvaniason PC, so it’s good news that the sequel is headed our way. The sequel sounds like a step up in lots of ways, too, with enemies that no longer follow a fixed path and a more complex art style.
Axiom Verge 2 is “coming soon”, andyou can wishlist it on Epic Games Store now.
The biggest news from the EGS showcase was thatthe Kingdom Hearts series is headed to PC.
