Among the most eagerly awaited releases I discussed last year, one that truly caught my attention was the upcoming Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage. The original Pirates Outlaws was a stylish, swashbuckling roguelike deckbuilder that emerged when the genre was still relatively new. Now, its sequel is set to launch in the third quarter of this year, promising even more thrilling adventures on the high seas.
This sequel, humorously dubbed a "seaquel," returns us to the world of New Elysia, where players embark on another daring journey across the ocean. Start by choosing a character, a class ability, and a starting deck, and set sail for adventure!
In Pirates Outlaws 2, players have the option to select from multiple characters, each with seven class options, allowing for extensive deck customization. You can also recruit an animal companion to add strategic depth to your battles. With enhanced turn-based combat and a new card evolution tree, you'll have plenty of tools at your disposal to conquer the sea!
Prepare your cannons as Pirates Outlaws 2 promises to be a significantly expanded sequel. Players will have the freedom to explore back and forth across the map, with even more permutations and combinations of cards and characters. For those on PC, an upcoming Steam demo will offer the first opportunity to get your hands on Pirates Outlaws 2!
One aspect that slightly concerns me is the animations shown in the reveal trailer, which seem a bit static. While fully animating these illustrations is challenging, I'm hopeful that the final release will feature more dynamic effects when it arrives on mobile later this year.
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