If the solution to corporate burnout is a nice relaxing vacation, then Gematsu’s Sal Romano has all the more reason to crash out in the aptly named Crashlands 2, the comedic open-world crafting RPG and sequel to Crashlands ,which has amassed more than 1.8 million downloads. Developed by studio Butterscotch Shenanigans, Crashlands 2 is set for an April 10th debut on Steam, iOS, and Android — with a closed beta test scheduled for mid-February as well.
Unfortunately for alien protagonist and interstellar trucker Flux Dabes, his attempts at relaxing away from corporate drudgery is interrupted by an unscheduled return to Woanope, where a mysterious explosion’s hurtled him and his companions into the distant wilds. While he doesn’t need to rough it alone, the unusual wildlife and weird dangers of the planet’s exotic flora and fauna will require extensive cooperation and exploration to overcome – especially if they intend to get to the bottom of whatever caused that explosion in the first place.
But it must be emphasized: Woanope is weird. And the constructs, weapons, and resources available to Flux reflects this.
Fight on Your Terms – As you explore Woanope you’ll discover and craft all manner of gadgets, elixirs, and weapons that deliver mix-and-match playstyles. Fight using stealth, traps, environmental hazards, and distance weapons. Or chug an Elixir of Juking, stun your opponent with a Space Wok, and jump right into the fray. Or just get… weird? Turn fish into bombs, or make a Pact with the Void to convert your pain into martial prowess.
If Flux wants to get out alive and in one piece, he has to do more than set up a home away from home. Chatting and maintaining relationships with friends and allies will make a big difference in what he’s able to accomplish in this unscheduled camping expedition. Just… be careful where you step, especially around that explosive meadow.
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