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Blasphemous II will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on August 24, publisher Team17 and developer The Game Kitchen announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About
The second scripture in the Blasphemous series portends the return of The Penitent One, with a story that continues from the free “Wounds of Eventide” downloadable content for the original game, where The Heart in the sky heralded the return of The Miracle and foretold the birth of a new miracle child.
Awakened in a strange new land, and displaced from his final resting place, The Penitent One is thrust back into the endless cycle of life, death, and resurrection, with no other option than to explore this perilous new world and uncover its long-forgotten secrets.
Hordes of grotesque enemies stand in your way, awaiting final judgement by the brutal hand of the Penitent One, with titanic twisted bosses also lurking in the darkness, waiting for their chance to return you to the grave from whence you came.
Taking them down won’t be easy, but with Blasphemous II offering more chances to customize and improve your skill set, along with several new unique weapons to wield with righteous zeal and unending fury, victory might just be within grasp.
Ultimately, only one thing is certain… penance never ends.
Key Features

• Explore a Fuller Non-Linear world – Having awoken in a strange new land, your journey starts anew in a series of enchantingly grotesque landscapes, oozing Gothic charm and littered with unforgiving traps. How you tackle the labyrinthian world remains at your discretion, there is no wrong turn to be made, only scores to settle
• Savage Combat – The Penitent One shows no mercy, and with a series of new weapons offering new moves, brutal executions, and expanded combos, destruction will rain on any that stand in his way
• Customize Your Playthrough Your Way – Blasphemous II offers up new ways to play, with the ability to customize and improve your base skillset, alongside several new unique weapons to unleash devastating attacks on enemies
• Grand Intense Boss Battles – Hordes of monstrous foes stand between you and your goal; twisted bosses with unique attack patters and sundering abilities will put your skills to the test as you fight to stand triumphant when the dust settles
• Explore a Deep New World – A whole new world awaits, bustling with mysterious new NPCs to interact with, some will offer aid, some will ask for it, and others will send you on death defying missions to obtain long forgotten items. With so much to see and do, the stories and myths you encounter will help you unpick the games myriad of secrets, granting you a deeper understanding of this strange new world.

 

[blacktout]

Awesome. Now I just have to finish the first one before then.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

Nice! First game was a blast but I’m not buying any new games until BG3 in August and nothing until I’ve finished that. I’ve an overwhelming amount to play at the moment. Will probably pick it up in a sale towards the end of the year though.

 

[BennyBlanco]

First one is so good

 

[Kvally]

Buy Blasphemous 2 | Xbox

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle one and for all. 

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Description​

The second scripture in the Blasphemous series portends the return of The Penitent One, with a story that continues from the free Wounds of Eventide DLC for the original game, where The Heart in the sky heralded the return of The Miracle and foretold the birth of a new miracle child. Awakened in a strange new land, and displaced from his final resting place, The Penitent One is thrust back into the endless cycle of life, death, and resurrection, with no other option than to explore this perilous new world and uncover its long-forgotten secrets. Hordes of grotesque enemies stand in your way, awaiting final judgement by the brutal hand of the Penitent One, with titanic twisted bosses also lurking in the darkness, waiting for their chance to return you to the grave from whence you came. Taking them down won’t be easy, but with Blasphemous 2 offering more chances to customise and improve your skill set, along with several new unique weapons to wield with righteous zeal and unending fury, victory might just be within grasp. Ultimately, only one thing is certain… Penance Never Ends Explore a fuller Non-Linear world Having awoken in a strange new land, your journey starts anew in a series of enchantingly grotesque landscapes, oozing Gothic charm and littered with unforgiving traps. How you tackle the labyrinthian world remains at your discretion, there is no wrong turn to be made, only scores to settle Savage Combat The Penitent One shows no mercy, and with a series of new weapons offering new moves, brutal executions, and expanded combos, destruction will rain on any that stand in his way Customize your playthrough your way Blasphemous 2 offers up new ways to play, with the ability to customise and improve your base skillset, alongside several new unique weapons to unleash devastating attacks on enemies Grand Intense Boss Battles Hordes of monstrous foes stand between you and your goal; twisted bosses with unique attack patters and sundering abilities will put your skills to the test as you fight to stand triumphant when the dust settles Explore a deep new world A whole new world awaits, bustling with mysterious new NPCs to interact with, some will offer aid, some will ask for it, and others will send you on death defying missions to obtain long forgotten items. With so much to see and do, the stories and myths you encounter will help you unpick the games myriad of secrets, granting you a deeper understanding of this strange new world.

 

[Davey Cakes]

Awesome. Now I just have to finish the first one before then.

Same. I only got the bad ending and it's been bugging me for a while.

 

[Herbspiceguy]

They've been keeping the lid on, in terms of teasers/screenshots/art, very tightly. Looking forward to it.

 

[Mr Hyde]

Day 1. Did four playthroughs of the first one including all DLC. Phenomenal game. Can't wait for this sequel.

 

[MiguelItUp]

Day 0, so stoked about this! Looking like August will belong to this and Texas Chain Saw for me!

 

[BossLackey]

Day -1. Zoomed through the first. Gimme a better map this time please.

 

[TheThreadsThatBindUs]

At least give folks some idea of what to expect for this game, FFS OP.

For any who is interested, here's a Youtube vid of the first game in the series:

 

[abstract alien]

The first was such a surprisingly great piece of work that that they can have a preorder and media blackout this time around.

 

[Bartski]

Awesome. Now I just have to finish the first one before then.

I had plans to platinum it before the sequel. Missing just the speedrun trophy which is a very painful one to get on NG

 

[Arsic]

Damn why august Armored core and baldurs gate 3, plus starfield around the corner .

Will buy day one to show support , but may have to wait till winter to play…

 

[Bartski]

 

[Bartski]