Summary
Developer Spiders' upcomingGreedFall 2: The Dying Worldis the sequel to the 2019 original that contains many artistic, narrative, and mechanical designs quite reminiscent of earlier generation BioWare and related RPG titles.GreedFallcaptured the attention of RPG fans and audiences beyond, standing out due to its mix of historical realism with a solid helping of more fantasy/supernatural aspects to create a blend that felt well-realized and unique among other contemporaries. The followup,GreedFall 2: The Dying World,will be a prequel to the story of the first entry and will further explore many of its characters, locales, and themes, along with likely expanding their scope.
Spiders' previous outing,SteelRising, was grounded in a heavily steampunk-styled version of the French Revolution, a historical/alternate fiction framework that has been seen in a variety of other titles. It can be tricky in cases for developers to incorporate sobering real-world events and issues into a game that then may contain more fantastical inclusions in its presentation and lore. Such a design, while appealing to some fans, may risk alienating those audiences who might be off-put by portions of this content in games, as might be the case withGreedFall 2.
After anearly access portion of its content, the full release ofGreedFall 2is currently scheduled for later in 2024, though there is no firm date as yet.
GreedFall 2’s World is Built on Some Sensitive Real Life Subjects
GreedFall and GreedFall 2’s Frameworks
Utilizing an Age of Exploration-inspired era and setting,GreedFallfocuses in large part on the aggressive colonization that defined the period, as new routes were discovered to previously unknown lands that were in many cases being forcibly “claimed” from their native residents by various foreign political and corporate interests. In addition, there is adevastating illness affecting the populations inGreedFall’s story, and its effects, both physical and psychological, are taking their toll on many characters; a clear parallel to both past and recent world pandemic events. Within all these are also elements like magic, various religions, supernatural/fantasy creatures, and advanced technology.
WhileGreedfall’s story and worldcan make for a thoughtful reflection on some of these themes, it can also be a lot to take in, and understandably, may not be every player’s cup of tea. In the original, gamers took on the role of a powerful elite, sent to a freshly “found” island nation in search of wealth and answers to hidden mysteries.GreedFall 2will mirror this by putting fans in the place of an indigenous person brought unwillingly to the “civilized” mainland ofGreedFall’s fictional Continent, three years prior to the first game. These are certainly important subjects, and must be treated and handled with appropriate knowledge, respect, and care. This isn’t to say that Spiders hasn’t done so in the past and isn’t planning to again inThe Dying World, but the general point remains applicable.
GreedFallis currently rated at 72% critic and 7.4 audience scores on Metacritic.
GreedFall 2 is Walking a Fine Line With its Serious Historical Elements
GreedFallwas praised by some for its decision to explore and present colonialism from various viewpoints, which was a risk for the studio at the time, should it turn out to be poorly received or not taken as intended. In various fans and critics' eyes, it did manage to tread this ground well, telling a complex tale of engaging characters who are wrestling with the situation in their own ways, while giving players the opportunity to roleplay by making difficult decisions with their interpretation of theprotagonist, De Sardet.
Spiders was generally thought to have done a solid job of integrating these facets into its engaging gameplay and design, which is an encouraging sign that will hopefully be the case in the followup, especially given its stated narrative angle. For now, gamers will need to wait untilGreedFall 2releases later this yearto experience how these themes and more may play out.
GreedFall II: The Dying World
WHERE TO PLAY
The story starts three years before the events of the first chapter and the adventures of De Sardet.This time you play as a native of Teer Fradee, snatched from your island and taken to the continent of Gacane, the homeland of the colonists. In this old world ravaged by war and scarred by the Malichor plague and the political scheming of the different factions, you need to regain your freedom and take back control of your own destiny. Using diplomacy, cunning or combat, as well as help from allies you find along the way, it’s up to you to end one man’s ambitions of conquest, which could spell the end for both the continent and your island.Dive back into the unique world of GreedFall, this time exploring the old continent! Travel across new landscapes, from Olima – the city of stars of the Bridge Alliance – to the shores of Uxantis, and uncover the secrets of these ancient lands. Meet all the factions that share control over these nations and navigate the treacherous waters of their schemes and conspiracies.Create your own character and find allies to join your team. Help them with their quests, uncover their secrets and make them your friends, rivals or even lovers. As well as equipping them the way you want, you can also take control of them in combat.Immerse yourself in an ever deeper RPG experience where every choice you makes has an impact on your adventure, and where diplomacy, manipulation, infiltration and combat are all viable ways to achieve your ends.
