Taking place 50 years after the asteroid Apophis hit the planet Earth enters thepostapocalyptic world ofRage 2. Firstrevealed last yearby Bethesda with a teaser trailer, we’ve since seen plenty more of what the upcoming sequel has to offer. With a bevy of combinable abilities, customizable vehicles and weapons, a variety of biomes to explore and factions to interact with, it promises to take players a chaotic and dangerous world heavily inspired by the likes of Borderlands, Fallout, and Doom. Here’s everything we know about Avalanche Studios’ and iD Software’s upcoming first-person shooter,Rage 2.
Nanotrite abilities
There’s a big list of new (and familiar) abilities coming toRage 2.These Nanotrite abilities are kind of like superpowers that can be combined to wreak havoc in combat and fill Walker’s Overdrive meter. Each abilitycan be upgradedat least three times to strengthen its impact.
Weapons and vehicles
During ourRage 2hands-on preview, we experimented with some of the weapon and vehicles, and were impressed by both the gunplay and how intense combat can become, whether it be on the ground, in the air, or in transit.
There are some more standard-issue types of weapons inRage 2such as the Sindwinder Pistol, Ranger Assault Rifle, Combat Shotgun, and Smart Rocket Launcher, but some of the other more flashy guns are bound to make a difference. The Firestorm Revolver allows you to shoot a couple of charged bullets at an enemy, and see them explode along with anyone else in the vicinity.
The Grav-Dart Launcher lets you attach darts to both enemies and objects as you grapple them together in zero gravity. This gives you the opportunity to attack a group of baddies while they’re launched in the air, or even send an explosive barrier flying towards them. Theiconic Wingstick makes a returnfrom the first game, the bastard offspring of a ceiling fan and a throwing knife.
Weapons are included as part of the Deluxe Edition ofRage 2as well. These are the Settler Pistol and DOOM’s infamous BFG-UAC super weapon.
As for vehicles, judging from what we’ve seen in trailers, they come in a variety of types. You can expect to find flying drone-like vehicles, tanks decked out with all kinds of weaponry, monster trucks, racecars, motorcycles, and even airboats. The best part isthey are all customizable.
Regions and factions
Along with the main story, there are four regions commanded by both allies that will constantly ask for favors, and enemy factions roaming the area.
There are many factions that will make your life hard, but you’re able to start preparing yourself for the fight thanks to theintel provided by Game InformerbeforeRage 2’srelease.
Side Activities
What about side activities, then? Convoys will be a constant, always with a leader joined by a group of baddies alongside them. If you head over to Mutant Bash, you can take part in a TV show of sorts fighting against enemy waves in an arena.
There are also races, either in designated locations or through challenging drivers in free roam to a one-on-one race. Locate hidden arks in the world to obtain new gear and abilities while helping the locals in this mad world.
Microtransactions
Therewon’t be any microtransactionsinRage 2, unlike other games such asAssassin’s Creed Odyssey,Devil May Cry 5,Red Dead Redemption 2, andMortal Kombat 11which all had currency that could be bought using real money.
Pre-orders and special editions
Rage 2has both a deluxe and collector’s edition, both coming with some digital and physical goodies.
The collector’s edition includes a steelbook based on the Goon Squad’s style, along with a poster. Probably the biggest appeal is the Ruckus the Crusher Talking head, which features a motion sensor that triggers it to talk and sing.
Rage 2‘s deluxe edition includes a campaign expansion called Rise of the Ghosts, although we still don’t know what it’s going to include. As for story content, there’s also an exclusive mission, Cult of the Death God, that is related to the hero of the first game. It also includes DOOM’s iconic BFG, a Mutant Monster Truck skin, a collection of cheat codes, some Nicholas Raine Armor and a Settler pistol, as well as a progress booster that will give you an advantage early on in the game.
When can we play it, and on what platforms?
Rage 2will be available on May 14 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
