Gamescom 2019: Everspace 2 Announced With 2021 Release Date Inbound

Back in 2017, RockFish Games introduced Everspace which took the idea of space travel and imbedded roguelike gameplay elements to bring a new experience that many have yet to experience before. And following two years after the initial title, the developer felt it was time to move on with a sequel to its space combat title.

Announced during the Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase, RochFish Games revealed Everspace 2 to the world with an expansive trailer for the next installment of the series.

The description for the game reads that “EVERSPACE™ 2 is a fast-paced single-player space shooter with deep exploration, tons of loot and classic RPG elements. Experience a thrilling story set in a vivid, handcrafted open-world full of secrets and perils on your journey to become human after all.” The succeeding title promises a longer story campaign which covers roughly 20-30 hours, an unmentioned amount of side missions, as well as expanding your experience into endgame territory.

Referencing the game’s website, the developer emphasizes five key aspects for the next game: exploration, combat, ships, story, and itemization. All emerged into one conglomerate experience will bring adapt what players know from the first title and evolve that into something refreshing this time around.

However, while some of us might view other games scheduled to release next year as light years away, this new follow-up space explorer is pushing that wait into two with a laucnh date aiming into 2021 territory. Which is pretty odd as the game is currently list for modern hardware; does that mean next generation consoles will also be supported?

Everspace 2 is listed for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC for 2021.