Gravity Rush 2
Gravity Rush 2, known in Japan as Gravity Daze 2, is an upcoming action-adventure video game. The sequel to Gravity Rush, it is developed by SIE Japan Studio and Project Siren, and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 4.[1] Directed by Keiichiro Toyama, the core mechanic of the game is the player's ability to manipulate gravity, allowing unique movements and navigation.
Gameplay
The gravity-controlling mechanics introduced in Gravity Rush are expanded in Gravity Rush 2. Players are able to choose among three gravity styles: the original style from the first game, Lunar and Jupiter. Lunar will be light and increase Kat's speed and her ability to jump higher. Jupiter will make Kat feel heavy, giving her attacks more impact.[2] Players can change between gravity styles using the touch pad.[1]
Director Keiichiro Toyama stresses immersion with Gravity Rush 2. Toyama says the key to this is expanding the universe and making Kat and her surroundings feel more alive. The new city in the game, for example, is more lively and colorful, and Kat will be able to chat with the city's inhabitants, throw gang signs, and people will react organically. Environments will be destructible. [2]
The Nevi return in Gravity Rush 2, along with other enemies, such as human soldiers, some of whom operate combat mechs. Raven, who appeared in the first game, will be an AI-controlled ally who can fight with Kat during certain battles.[2]
As Gravity Rush 2 has three times the amount of missions than its predecessor, the game will be between 20-40 hours long. The game map is 2.5 times larger than the one from the original.[2]
Plot
The game picks up where Gravity Rush left off. Kat will return along with her friend Raven.[1] The main characters from the previous game will appear.[3] It takes place in a town with an "ethnic atmosphere" such as South America or Southeast Asia.[3]
Development
Work on Gravity Rush 2 started when the development of Gravity Rush was finished. It was announced on September 20, 2013 at the Tokyo Game Show and was originally known as 'Team Gravity Project'. During their Tokyo Game Show 2015 presentation, Sony unveiled the game as Gravity Rush 2.[4] Originally scheduled to be released on December 2, 2016, the game was delayed to January 2017 by Sony in order to ensure that the game would not compete with other triple-A titles set to be released during the Christmas period.[5]
Kohei Tanaka, who worked on the music for Gravity Rush, returned to compose the music for Gravity Rush 2.[3] An anime, titled Gravity Rush: The Animation ~ Overture ~, is set to be release before the game's official launch. Written by Studio Khara, it serves as a bridge to fill the narrative gap between Gravity Rush and Gravity Rush 2.[5]
On November 11, 2016, Gravity Rush 2 went gold. [6]
References
- ^ a b c Dutka, Ben (January 4, 2016). "Gravity Rush 2 Preview". Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Groth-Andersen, Magnus (November 2, 2015). "Gravity Rush 2". Retrieved February 27, 2016.
- ^ a b c Romano, Sal (December 9, 2015). "11 minutes of Gravity Rush 2 gameplay, details". Retrieved February 27, 2016.
- ^ VanDervoort, Oliver (November 16, 2015). "Gravity Rush 2 Wiki – Everything you need to know about the game". Retrieved February 27, 2016.
- ^ a b Hussain, Tamoor (October 6, 2016). "Gravity Rush 2 Delayed, But Sony Offering Free DLC to Make Up for It". GameSpot. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ^ Dunning, Jason (November 11, 2016). "Gravity Rush 2 Has Gone Gold". Retrieved November 28, 2016.