Bring Vengeance in Hive Jump 2: Survivors
Developer Graphite Lab and publisher Midwest Games have announced that Hive Jump 2: Survivors is launching on PC via Steam Early Access on 29 May 2024. This sequel to the highly acclaimed action-platformer Hive Jump from 2017 is finally ready for some action. Take a look at the official release date announcement trailer below.
Hive Jump 2: Survivors is a 2D sci-fi, action-packed, bullet heaven roguelike. Following the devastating loss of a courageous team of jetpack jumpers in an intergalactic ambush, a lone survivor embarks on a mission of retribution. All the while fending off relentless swarms of deadly insects along the way.
You can play as different jumpers, each with unique builds and abilities. Collect amber and alien goo as precious resources to earn upgrades. Take down hordes of killer insects however you please. Oh wait, you have jetpacks as secret weapons. Strap it in to dodge incoming dangers, and maneuver around obstacles.
Key Features
– Auto and Manual Aiming: Auto-fire at enemies to focus on movement, or take aim to better control the chaos.
– Multiple Jumpers, Multiple Ways to Kill: With multiple options, each jumper has distinct stats that impact speed, rate of fire, health, and more.
– Customize Your Jumper: Earn weapons, upgrades, and augments, like automatic enemy targeting and increased health reserves, to create the ultimate soldier.
– Jumping Jetpacks: Utilize your jetpack to dodge enemies and traverse the environment in search of Hives.
– HSA Store: Convert your enemies’ guts into currency, exchanging “goo” for weapons, utilities, and relics of varying rarity. Snag precious Amber to boost builds with permanent upgrades.
– Permanent Upgrades: Unlock permanent abilities to give your Jumper an advantage from the start of every run.