Prison Architect 2
Prison Architect 2 | |
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Developer(s) | Double Eleven Kokku |
Publisher(s) | Paradox Interactive |
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Release | September 3, 2024 |
Genre(s) | Construction and management simulation |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Prison Architect 2 is an upcoming private prison construction and management simulation video game developed by Double Eleven and Kokku, and published by Paradox Interactive. It is a sequel to Prison Architect, and will feature full 3D gameplay. The game is scheduled to be released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S on September 3, 2024.
Gameplay
Prison Architect 2 is developed as a full 3D video game.[1] This is an evolution from its predecessor, which was a top-down 2D game with a partial 3D mode.[2] The game will allow players to construct prisons over multiple floors.[3]
Development and release
The game was revealed in January 2024 by Paradox Interactive, who acquired the title from Introversion Software in 2019.[4] The game was developed by Double Eleven, who took over the developing duty of the first installment after the acquisition.[5] Initially slated for release on 26 March 2024, the developers announced a delay to 7 May 2024 in order to "fix more bugs and further optimize the game for all platforms".[6] It was then further delayed to September 3, 2024 as the team encountered "new technical challenges".[7]
A change in development studio was announced by Paradox Interactive on 13 May 2024.[8] Paradox Interactive and Double Eleven were unable to reach a commercial agreement. Kokku, who had been working alongside Double Eleven since mid 2023, were to take over development of the title.[9]
References
- ^ Bonk, Lawrence (16 January 2024). "Prison Architect 2 is a 3D sequel to a beloved indie game, and it's arriving March 26". Engadget. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Smith, Graham (8 March 2016). "How to activate Prison Architect 3D". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ Castle, Katherine (16 January 2024). "Prison Architect 2 is official, bringing Paradox's jail management sim to 3D". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Jason (8 January 2019). "Paradox Interactive acquires Prison Architect from Introversion Games". VentureBeat. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (16 January 2024). "Prison Architect 2 Announced Alongside Release Date". IGN. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Wales, Matt (2024-02-21). "Prison Architect 2 gets two month delay to May". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ Lane, Rick (April 19, 2024). "Prison Architect 2's release delayed due to 'new technical challenges', has its sentence extended until September". PC Gamer. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "A warm farewell and exciting welcome!". Paradox Interactive Forums. 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ Wales, Matt (May 13, 2024). "Prison Architect 2 developer Double Eleven parts ways with Paradox Interactive after nine years on series". Eurogamer. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
External links
- Upcoming video games scheduled for 2024
- Business simulation games
- Double Eleven (company) games
- Paradox Interactive games
- PlayStation 5 games
- Multiplayer and single-player video games
- Windows games
- Video game sequels
- Video games developed in the United Kingdom
- Xbox Series X and Series S games
- Video games set in prison