Developer ROCKFISH Games have announced a large update to their recently released space adventure ‘Everspace 2’. Dubbed the ‘Armed & Dangerous’ update, this content patch includes new set items, perks, equipment modifiers, and community-requested features. Alongside the new playable content, players can enjoy new customization options, updated music, and even MacOS support.
Alongside this update comes the announcement that Everspace 2 has hit more than 1,111,111 Game Pass players as well as 400,000 copies sold across all platforms since the game’s launch last month. Per studio CEO Michael Schade:
“There is nothing quite like seeing the space game genre have a massive resurgence, and the team at ROCKFISH is excited to be a part of it. Our intention was to create an accessible pick-up-and-play arcade-style space adventure game, and it’s clear that what we’ve made is resonating with space pilots all over the globe,” says ROCKFISH Games CEO Michael Schade. “EVERSPACE 2 is performing even better than our original surprise breakout hit. In the same time frame, we’ve seen nearly three times the number of sales on each platform and more than four times the players on Game Pass.”
Everspace 2 Press Release ‘Armed & Dangerous’
And lastly, the company has prepped a post launch roadmap for 2023-24 that gives a glimpse of what players can expect. Another free update is planned for Spring 2024 as well as a massive expansion, additional story content, and more loot.
“Over the course of the last six years, our team has built something really outstanding—a beloved single-player experience in space with a passionate community of sci-fi fans, some clocking hundreds of hours in the DMZ,” said Schade. “This year has been the biggest ever in our genre, and Everspace 2 is among the highest rated space games released on all platforms within it. Today’s update is a great way to double-down on this success, while there’s even more exciting content coming next year.”
Michael Schade, ROCKFISH Games CEO via Press Release
For the music afficiandos, the Everspace 2 Official Soundtrack and Artbook can now be purchased as digital downloads on Steam and GOG.
Have a gander at the full release notes here and check out the accolades trailer + update showcase and gallery for the upcoming update below. Everspace 2 is currently available on Xbox Game Pass.
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