Grab your pickaxe and dig into the sequel to the award-winning SteamWorld Dig! A platform mining adventure forged in classic Metroidvania style.
In search of her lost friend, a lone steambot and her unlikely companion must dig deep, gain riches and explore an underworld riddled with danger.
But time is running short...
- Official Website
- Developer: Image & Form Games
- Available On: Nintendo Switch / Steam / Playstation 4 & Vita (Cross-Buy)
- Release Date: 21st September (Switch) / 22nd September (Steam) / 26th September (US PS4/Vita) / 27th September (EU PS4 & Vita)
- Price: $19.99 / €19.99 / £14.99
- Genre: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action-Adventure, Sidescroller, Mining Simulator
Trailers & Gameplay
Reveal Trailer
PAX West Trailer
Launch Trailer
Top 6 New Things in Steamworld Dig 2
EGX Rezzed 2017 Gameplay - Nintendo Life
Nintendo @ Gamescom Gameplay
Developer Interview
Screenshots (Click for High Resolution):
Merch!
[url]Review Thread[/URL]
Nintendo World Report Second Opinion - 10/10
Nintendolife - 9/10
Cubed3 - 8/10
What is Steamworld Dig 2?
Steamworld Dig 2 is a Metroidvania-style platformer that has you mining deep through a Western-inspired Steampunk world in search of treasure, upgrades and your lost friend. Unlike many other games of its ilk, SD2 focuses heavily on the collection of minerals and resources for upgrades instead of finding them directly in the game world. At many points throughout the game you'll have to choose between staying in the dangerous underground to mine just a few more materials, or heading back to the surface to sell what you've collected. Despite being simple to pick up and play, Steamworld Dig 2 is a game that is much deeper than what appears on the surface.
What makes this different from the original Steamworld Dig?
Perhaps the greatest change is the complete removal of the procedural generation from the previous game, with each level and each encounter having been designed entirely by hand. SD2 is also the playable introduction of Dorothy, one of the main NPCs from the previous games. Other changes include a greatly expanded hub area, a new XP system and a greater focus on narrative and lore. The game, in everything from story, to graphics, to items, is a gold mine of ambition when compared to its already-great predecessor.
How long is the game?
"I'd say it's no shorter than 8-12 hours for a normal player." - Imageform dev here on GAF. Obviously, for those who wish to completely mine this game's contents, it will take much longer. Spoilers:
There are a set of rewards for completionists that add "many many hours" onto the game
Should I play Steamworld Dig before playing this?
Whilst not required to understand the story of 2, the original game is still worth a playthrough as it's a damn good game by itself. If you want to dig even deeper into the 'Steamworld' series then give the X-COM styled strategy title Steamworld Heist a go as well. Both games are available on PS4, Wii U, Steam, 3DS and Vita. A double pack is available for PS4 and Wii U if you want to buy both at once.
Who composed the music?
The two composers are Niklas Åkerblad aka El Huervo, a composer known primarily for his contributions to the Hotline Miami 1 & 2 soundtracks (and cover art), and Image & Form's own Pelle Cahndlerby
Xbox One? Wii U? 3DS? Vectrex?
There's been no official confirmation of the game coming to these platforms but the developers haven't dug a grave for any potential ports just yet.
What are the differences between each console?
Outside of running at a different resolution respective of what console it is (540p on Vita, 720p Switch undocked, 1080p Switch docked & PS4), each version looks the same and runs at a consistent 60fps. The Switch version has HD rumble support.
How big is the game?
A whopping 200mb!
Will my PC run this?
Despite the game asking you to mine virtual currency, this doesn't require three overpriced RX 580s to run. The official Steam page recommends a 660 and a 'Dual Core' processor.
I'm stuck, how am I gonna get out of here?
Dig your way out!
...No, no, dig up, stupid!
Credit to Wozman23 for the OT subtitle!
