I’m excited to finally announce Gunlocked 2! Making the original roguelite shoot ‘em up was such a formative moment in my life that I knew if I was ever going to make a sequel it had to be special. For a while, however, I wasn’t sure how. So I’ve spent the past few years experimenting with various spins on the formula, learning what works, and what doesn’t. And after a few extra twists and turns in the journey, it’s finally here (almost).
Wishlist it today: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/Gunlocked_2
The first game’s success was a welcome surprise that changed my life, but it was limited by its originally modest ambitions. When tens of thousands of players joined the fight against the Swarm, the game expanded beyond anything I previously planned. But it could only reach so far outside its original constraints. A sequel was the only way to make things bigger and better.
Gunlocked 2 is, planned from the start to be, a premium indie game that can stand toe-to-toe with the best action RPGs, shmups, and roguelites. It has everything you loved about the original, and many improvements to the formula based on years of feedback.
It's the biggest, and most ambitious FromLefcourt game yet.
And you can help make it even bigger, and even better. A Kickstarter campaign is now underway to fund a more expansive version of the sequel that will deliver extra content and challenges from day 1!
Support the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fromlefcourt/1010217824?ref=6b9sev&token=422002d2
Gunlocked 2 will launch into Early Access on Steam for PC in Q3 2025, proudly keeping the FromLefcourt tradition of heavy community involvement. Unlike more recent games, I expect a long development period full of huge content updates that will dwarf the original in scope and spectacle!
About Gunlocked 2
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelite and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, truly novel weapons, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability set against the infinity of outer space.
What's New in the Sequel?
- Expanded Customization: 18 unique pilots, customizable warships with their own strengths and styles, and 100+ infinitely stackable upgrades offer new creative freedom.
- Branching Paths: Warp gates let you seamlessly jump to different zones that offer unique battles and rewards. Every run offers new choices!
- Refined Control: A new dodge ability gives players more control. And 360-degree analog movement brings Gunlocked out of the retro era and firmly into the present.
- Play How You Want: Play for 2 minutes or 20, Gunlocked 2 fits perfectly into whatever free time you have, then save and resume later. But death is still permanent!
- Modular Difficulty: Difficulty modifiers now come in multiple levels, and can make the game as hard or as easy as you'd like.
- Glorious Pixel Art: Huge, full color sprites with detailed animations make every bullet, bomb, and laser explode with style.
More details on the Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/Gunlocked_2
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