BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL 2 Will Officially Require A Constant Internet Connection To Be Played

Two years after its official announcement at E3, Beyond Good and Evil 2 still is a mysterious title. While we know that the game is being created by Ubisoft's internal studios located in Montpellier, Barcelona, Sofia, Bordeaux, and Mainz, we have no idea if it's a current, next, or maybe even cross-gen title, not to mention any news regarding the highly anticipated Michel Ancel-helmed project’s release date.

The BG&E2 team has gathered a plenty of answers to the community’s burning questions from the recent Space Monkey livestream chat and social media, and it sounds like even Ubisoft doesn't know what the space opera will actually launch, as the publisher representative explained on the game's website that they are not ready yet to answer the never-ending questions about BG&E2's release date.

Fans of Uncle Pey'j should be happy to hear that the monkey and pig hybrids will be in the final game, just like other hybrids appearing briefly in the trailers. According to Ubisoft, they are putting a heavy emphasis on Indian and Chinese cultures that will apparently have major roles in the game, but other parts of the world will also be represented in the title, as the developers' goal is to build systems that will make you feel like "the World around you [...] react to your visual identity."

Ubisoft hasn't revealed if the parasitic, alien species from the first BG&E known as DomZ waging war over planet Hillys would return in the upcoming sequel, but they confirmed that the Alpha Sections will be back in BG&E2. "Keep in mind that, since this is a prequel, we want to explore the origins of many elements from the first game (as many as possible, actually)," Ubisoft explained.

While it all sounds pretty good so far, the potentially bad news is that "Beyond Good and Evil 2 is an online, multiplayer game with a rich co-op and seamless experience. As such, the game will only be playable with an internet connection in order to have seamless navigation, receive dynamic updates, and play with friends (which is certainly better when you're playing as a Space Pirate!)."

Unlike the first game, BG&E2 will require a constant connection to the Internet to be played, following in Tom Clancy's The Division's footsteps that also forces you to be always online, as a permanent internet connection is needed in order to play that Ubisoft title. Although the connection is required, you won't have to play with others, as experiencing BG&E2 solo is possible if that's what you want.

Thankfully, there will apparently be absolutely no limit to the distance between different players in the actual game, and that was made possible thanks to Ubisoft Montpelier's all-new engine, Voyager.

Journey to System 3, for the prequel to one of Ubisoft’s most beloved games! Fight alongside unforgettable characters in a stunning new solar system, as you struggle for freedom and the right to determine your own fate among the stars. Play the adventure by yourself or with friends in a vast and seamless online playground.