Risk of Rain 2
Risk of Rain 2 is a roguelike third-person shooter developed by Hopoo Games and published by Gearbox Publishing. A sequel to 2013's Risk of Rain, it was released in early access for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in 2019 before fully releasing in August 2020 with a release for Stadia coming a month later.
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| Developer(s) | Hopoo Games Gearbox Software |
| Publisher(s) | Gearbox Publishing |
| Producer(s) | Dominic Laurenti |
| Designer(s) |
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| Artist(s) | Duncan Drummond |
| Writer(s) |
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| Composer(s) | Chris Christodoulou |
| Series | Risk of Rain |
| Engine | Unity |
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| Release | Windows, Switch, PS4, Xbox One August 11, 2020 Stadia September 29, 2020 |
| Genre(s) | Roguelike, third-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Players control a survivor who is stranded on an alien planet. To survive, they navigate through various environments, killing monsters and looting chests to collect items that boost their offensive and defensive capabilities. Over time, the game's difficulty increases, spawning more powerful and dangerous creatures. The game supports up to four players in online multiplayer. The game received generally positive reviews upon release.
Risk of Rain 2 was fully acquired by Gearbox in 2022 which has continued development without the involvement of Hopoo.