High on Life was one of those games that managed to stand out with its unique humour and gameplay. I enjoyed the first game and was eager to see how its follow-up would measure up. At gamescom 2025, I got a first-hand look at what makes High on Life 2 so exciting. After spending time with the game at the Xbox booth, I saw what Squanch Games has been working on, including a special demo tailored for the event. This demo showcased several of the new features players can expect when the game is released in 2026.
At first glance, High on Life 2 feels similar to the first instalment, but there are plenty of fresh and strange additions to make this sequel worth playing. The most surprising of these is skateboarding—an unexpected feature in a first-person shooter. What initially seems like an odd design choice quickly proves to be brilliant in execution, adding a fun new layer to the gameplay.
Rather than relying solely on traditional gunplay, players can now skate through alien... Read more