There is a little bit of dangerous information if, like us, you have been quietly hoping Citizen Sleeper 2 may simply squeak out earlier than the top of 2024; developer Bounce Over The Age has confirmed there’s nonetheless “round a yr left of growth” on its eagerly anticipated narrative sci-fi RPG sequel.
Bounce Over The Age – AKA developer Gareth Damian Martin – introduced they have been engaged on a follow-up to the massively well-received Citizen Sleeper again in June final yr. Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, because the sequel is thought, introduces a brand-new Sleeper android protagonist in a brand new setting the place gamers might want to construct themselves a life among the many stars, piloting their very own ramshackle stolen ship populated by a crew they’ve recruited themselves.
An replace in August gave us a primary have a look at a brand new location in Citizen Sleeper 2 – a bustling approach station generally known as Hexport – in addition to affirmation it will be releasing for PC by way of each Recreation Cross and Steam. What we did not get, although, was any trace of an ETA for Citizen Sleeper 2 – and that is the place Bounce Over The Age’s newest replace is available in.
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector – Animated Narrative Reveal Trailer
Writing on Substack (thanks RPS), Martin shared a progress report on all issues Citizen Sleeper, starting from a brand new language replace for the unique recreation to a quick point out of its tabletop spin-off, Cycles of the Eye. Transferring onto Citizen Sleeper 2, Martin wrote, “I do know you’ve got all been ready for more information on the sequel, and whereas I am unable to offer you that at this time, I can promise that by the top of this yr you can be very conversant in what the sequel plans to supply.”
Martin added that there is nonetheless “round a yr left of growth” on Citizen Sleeper 2, noting that it is “already…trying larger and extra diversified” than its predecessor. “I am actually pleased with what we have been in a position to do,” they continued, “and I ask you to be affected person for a short time longer, as we put together for our massive reveal, and some small teases between at times too…”
And for many who’ve been following alongside to Helion Dispatches – a narrative-focused episodic e-newsletter charting the occasions between Citizen Sleeper 1 and a pair of, which you’ll be able to make amends for right here – Martin famous that protagonist Cyrene “goes darkish for some time…however she’ll be again for the second half of the season someday this Summer time.”
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