The sequel has been bulking up in Early Access since August 2020, and the time has come
Knowing full well that many of you aren’t into the whole Early Access thing (even for a sequel as tempting asRogue Legacy 2), I’m stoked to share that the 1.0 launch is happening soon. Cellar Door Games willfully launchRogue Legacy 2on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on June 29, 2025. Did you even know therewasa sequel on the way?
Having checked in with the work-in-progress versionhereandthere, I’ve played enoughRogue Legacy 2to get a good feel for its metroidvania-style abilities, wacky classes, and the gorgeous new art direction that still hasn’t lost its luster even a smidge. It’s a looker.
Like the original game, so much of the appeal is action-platforming your way through a randomized castle while slowly accumulating permanent upgrades to improve your odds of reaching your next milestone — and eventually the end. It’s fun to slash baddies, explore branching rooms, solve environmental puzzles, and bring down big bosses inRogue Legacy 2. It’s also fun to watch your numbers go up back at base. This formula works well, and I’m excited to pop back into the sequel without any content gaps.
Since I last checked in, the developers have beenfinishing upthe final boss, a full conclusion, “Biome-altering Burdens,” optimization work, and more.
The prospect of New Game+ is intriguing and scary, all at once. It’s the kind of hard-to-put-down roguelite experience that people like me tend to go all-in on. I know I will.
What about other platforms?
As for potential Nintendo Switch, PS4, or PS5 versions, my expectation is “probably someday!” But for now,Rogue Legacy 2is just launching on PC and Xbox this month.
“We’re a small team, so we’re taking everything one step at a time,”said Cellar Door.
Worth mentioning, though:Rogue Legacy 2isSteam Deck Verified.
If you missed the original, it’s worth getting a vibe check while it’s free on PC since it has so much in common with its sequel. The Epic Games Store isgiving outRogue Legacy(and alsoThe Vanishing of Ethan Carter, another easy recommendation) for free untilApril 14.
