Yesterday, a September 24 release date forThe Surge 2from Deck13 and Focus Home Interactive was listed on the Australian Microsoft Store. Shortly thereafter, the release date was confirmed on the game’s official Twitter account as the developers opted to admit to the date instead of doing damage control. Today, Deck13 and Focus Home Interactive once again confirmed the release date in a press release, unveiling the pre-order bonuses, Limited Edition, and new screenshots forThe Surge 2in the process.
Those who decide to pre-orderThe Surge 2will be able to deck out their character with theURBN Gear Pack. This colorful DLC, which those who pre-order get at no extra cost, includes two weapons, a full armor set, a drone, one module, and a special online message icon. This pack definitely seems likely it will be a welcome early-game boost, consideringThe Surgeand its sequel are difficultSouls-likes. As forThe Surge 2 Limited Edition, those who pick up the more expensive version of Deck13’s game will receive a lenticular cover as opposed to the game’s standard box art, a double-sided poster, three lithographs, and an 8-page comic book.
While Focus Home Interactive is skipping E3 this year, DualShokers sawThe Surge 2in action at E3 2018and came away impressed.WhileThe Surgehad its rough edges, it laid the foundation for a solid series formula thatThe Surge 2will hopefully capitalize on. WhileThe Surge 2has a solid release date in sight, the sequel to another Deck13Souls-like game isn’t as lucky.Lords of the Fallen 2’sdevelopment status is currently up in the air as publisher CI Games recently dropped developer Defiant Studios, who had been working on the game since last year. While Deck13 is not connected to that game, it is still disappointing to see a promisingSouls-like that they have connections to in development hell.
You can check out the new E3 screenshots for the game as well as detailed images of the pre-order bonus DLC and Limited Edition below.The Surge 2finally releases for PC, PS4, and Xbox One on September 24, and can be pre-ordered starting today.
