After the announcement of ELEX II in June 2021fans of the first game and RPGs in the style of Mass Effect they had to wait more than half a year to see some gameplay. The most recent preview reveals the enemies that players will have to face and the tools they will have to do so. Not least, it reiterates how important conversations with NPCs will be. How will they use them to accomplish their mission?
Below, you will find everything that has been revealed about ELEX II.
How will the gameplay be? ELEX II?
Throughout 4 minutes of gameplay ELEX II, Piranha Bytes and THQ Nordic reveal the different factions and creatures that will inhabit Magalan. As mentioned, there will be more freedom when exploring the planet thanks to the addition of a jetpack. The trailer also hints at the weapons and abilities that Jax will be able to get. As in the first game, the protagonist’s decisions will modify the story and his relationship with the NPCs. These can become allies or enemies. Not least, his death will be permanent.
When it comes to RPG mechanics, players will be able to customize Jax through equipment and by spending points on various stats. These may not only affect his efficiency in combat, but also when talking to NPCs and performing other actions.
What will the story be about? ELEX II?
This installment will be a direct sequel to the 2017 game. Following the Hybrid’s defeat, the three main factions—Berserkers, Clerics, and Outlaws—have been disbanded, and the Alb no longer pose a threat. Even better, the Berserkers’ efforts to terraform the planet and farm the land have paid off. However, Jax —protagonist of the first game— returns with the knowledge of a new threat that hangs over Magalan. To save the planet and find his son, he must unite the factions against the invaders.
When will the release date of ELEX II?
The release date of ELEX II is scheduled for March 1, 2022.
What platforms will it reach?
Llegará a PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One y Xbox Series S/X.
What are the requirements to play on PC?
Minimum requirements to play ELEX II and PC
- Operating system: Windows 10 (64 Bit)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel Core i5-7400
- Memory: 8 GB of RAM
- Graphics: Radeon RX 5600 XT / Geforce GTX 1060
- DirectX: version 11
- Storage: 45 GB of free space
Recommended requirements to play ELEX II and PC
- Operating system: Windows 10 (64 Bit)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700 / Intel Core i5-9500F
- Memory: 16 GB of RAM
- Graphics: Radeon RX 5700 XT / Geforce RTX 2060
- DirectX: version 11
- Storage: 45 GB of free space
What will the collector’s edition contain?
The collector’s edition of ELEX II will have the following contents:
- A 23 cm white figure
- The soundtrack of the game
- An official art book
- A keychain in the shape of a “Cleric’s Amulet”
- A metal box for the game
- Cassandra, a concept album by Björn Pankratz
- A physical copy of ELEX II
This edition will cost $150 dollars, more or less $586,500 pesos (Colombia).
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