After years of silence, Beyond Good & Evil 2 has finally received a significant update, reassuring fans that the project is still alive and progressing.
New Creative Director On Board
The most recent development includes the appointment of a new creative director for the game. This change brings fresh momentum to the project, which had been in a state of limbo for a considerable time.
Community Engagement and Development
Beyond Good & Evil 2 is being developed by Ubisoft Montpellier in collaboration with its community of fans through the Space Monkey Program. This initiative allows players to participate, inspire, and play a role in the game's development process. The program reflects Ubisoft's commitment to involving the community in shaping the game's direction.
Game Overview
Beyond Good & Evil 2 is an action-adventure RPG that offers both single-player and cooperative gameplay. Players will embark on a journey through System 3, a vast and multicultural planetary system. The game promises a seamless online playground where players can engage in battles on various scales, from close-quarters combat in hidden temples to expansive space battles.
Setting and Story
The game is set in a universe where human and hybrid clones are born into a predetermined existence, controlled by the oppressive Established Order. Amidst this backdrop, corporations vie for resources and power, while the clones weave together the rich spiritual and cultural heritages of Old Earth, a planet they have never known. Players will rise from being lowly pirates to legendary ones, forging their own paths across the stars alongside a cast of colorful characters.
A Spiritual Successor
Beyond Good & Evil 2 serves as a prequel to the original cult classic, capturing its spirit with grandiose settings and intense dramas. The game promises to transport players into a profoundly multicultural world, offering an epic space adventure that stays true to the essence of the original.
With this new update and the involvement of a new creative director, fans of the series can now look forward to more news and developments on this highly anticipated game.