It's like Dark Souls with guns.
Screenshot showing a person commanding their dog to attack an enemy creature.

Gunfire Games and Gearbox Publishing have officially released Remnant 2 today for everyone. This follow-up to Remnant: From the Ashes, is once again a third-person action-survival shooter that supports up to three players in co-op.

The worlds of Remnant 2 are dynamically generated and include branching quest lines, unique loot, and plenty of enemies to shoot or slice your way through. There's a good deal of rewarding exploration and replayability here. Plus, with a bunch of different Archetypes (classes), you can mix and match to build a character that satisfies your own play style.

Remnant 2 starts at $49.99 (USD) for the bog standard edition. There's a Deluxe Edition at $59.99 that includes the game and three armor sets from the previous game. There's also the Ultimate Edition at $69.99 that includes the game, three bonus armor sets from the first game, and access to the upcoming three planned DLC packs for Remnant 2. Details on what those DLC packs will be are coming at a later date. All DLC is expected to be out within a year though.


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REMNANT II plunges players into a devastated world requiring a mix of methodical and frenetic ranged and melee combat against cunning enemies and punishing boss battles. Enter the fray as a lone-wolf or even the odds by teaming up with two friends to overcome daunting challenges. Each time players start a new playthrough of REMNANT II they will be brought into a new world built from a wide pool of locations, enemies, NPCs, bosses, and weapons. These dynamically built levels allow for unique experiences as elements are woven organically into the world and narrative.

An updated Archetype system gives players more flexibility to their play style and lets groups better sync unique passive abilities and stunning powers together in co-op play or combine Archetypes for hybrid play styles. From precision skilled shots, up-close and personal melee strikes, providing valued team support, or siccing their trusty dog companion on a horde of beasts, REMNANT II allows players to outfit their character the way they want to play.​
I've been playing this over the weekend already, with over 23 hours played, and I must say that it's a ton of fun, just as the first game was. However, the game has some very serious performance deficiencies, especially on PC. You will absolutely need to run with some form of upscaling turned on. But at least the usual Unreal Engine stutter isn't all that present, so that's a plus.