Bethesda released the first gameplay footage from
Rage 2 earlier today and it's clear that the fans of more serious, unsettling and bleak direction of the first
Rage may be disappointed looking at the sequel, as the second installment is approaching the
Suicide Squad and
Digital Heights territory at full speed. It's probably for the best to forget about the grounded art style of
Rage and just enjoy the ride.
Rage 2 is being developed by Avalanche Studios, the creators of the
Just Cause and
Mad Max series, and their influence is definitely felt. There’s a chance you've played their
Just Cause which is pretty colorful and fun as the gameplay focuses on blowing up stuff as fast as you can. On the other hand, their experience with designing mechanisms from
Mad Max will surely help them develop the sequel.
Bethesda promises that
"you’ll dive headfirst into a dystopian world devoid of society, law, and order. You can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything." The first actual screenshots from the game feature huge, armed monster trucks, explosive car chases, shooting huge mutants, an experience survivor (who's probably an NPC), and some really pretty vistas. Check them out:
In the year 2185, humanity’s numbers are dwindling. Ruthless and bloodthirsty gangs roam the open roads and the tyrannical Authority seek to rule who remains with an iron fist. You are Walker, the last Ranger of the wasteland. Robbed of your home and left for dead, you’ll tear across an unforgiving wasteland battling bloodthirsty gangs to find the tools and tech needed to take the fight to The Authority and crush their oppressive rule once and for all!
Rage 2 will be released next year on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.