The unique indie obsession is again. Batten the hatches: Spelunky 2 is inbound.
Spelunky 2 has been on many a wishlist for years now, and PlayStation’s Paris Games Week stream delivered ultimately.
Details are gentle on the the second, however Spelunky creator Derek Yu mentioned in a put up on the PlayStation Blog that he waited so long as he did due to the “chaos” of getting a younger daughter.
“Parenthood has had a big influence on Spelunky 2’s story and themes. There are similarities between being a parent and working on a sequel,” Yu wrote.
“Both involve a lot of reflecting on the past as well as thinking about the future. With Spelunky 2, we get a chance to examine in depth what makes Spelunky unique and draw it out even more. At the same time, we need to move forward and take some risks with new ideas, keeping the series fresh for longtime fans and for ourselves.”
The sequel has been within the works for “a couple of years now” at BlitWorks, the studio that helped port Spelunky to PS3, Vita and at last PS4. Musician Eirik Suhrke returns for the rating, however Spelunky lead programmer Andy Hull is busy engaged on his personal recreation, Dunk Lords, sowon’t be concerned.
Release date and particulars of latest and returning options are anticipated within the months to return. Check out the trailer under.
As you’d count on given the announcement timing, Spelunky 2 is coming to PS4 forward of different consoles, though it’s going to additionally arrive on Steam on the identical time.
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