Want the SteamWorld universe but with tactical strategy pushing it along? SteamWorld Heist II does just that.
Available right now on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC is the latest in an ever-increasingly long line of SteamWorld games – SteamWorld Heist II.
Coming from the Thunderful team, running on the back of the likes of SteamWorld Dig II (our favourite) and SteamWorld Build, SteamWorld Heist II sees you taking control of Captain Leeway as you and your squad of Steambots look to head to the Great Sea, uncivering mysteries and secrets as you go.
The Steambots are back!
Playing out as a turn-based tactical strategy game, SteamWorld Heist II promises to throw in some humour as it goes, as well as nothing short of the most thrilling of adventures. Consider the stunning world, handcrafted to suit, and it gets more appealing still.
“With SteamWorld Heist II, we were able to enhance all of the features that players loved from the original and expand on that with open-world exploration and a job system that offers endless strategy opportunities,” said Brjánn Sigurgeirsson, SteamWorld Universe & Franchise Director. “We’re overwhelmed by the positive response to the game so far and are thrilled that players around the world now have a chance to play.”
Whether it being plundering the ocean that gets you excited, or going deep into the plotlines on offer, if you’ve played a SteamWorld game before, then we’d think that SteamWorld Heist II will be of huge appeal. And if you haven’t played one of these before, then you should get eyes on the key features…
Key features
- Experience thrilling free aiming and satisfying ricochet gameplay in turn-based Steambot combat. Plan your shots strategically to set up the perfect ricochet sequence for ultimate satisfaction.
- Embark on expansive world exploration with real-time naval combat, immersing yourself in the various challenges of the Great Sea.
- Dive deep into a rich job system and customise your crew to suit your playstyle, with over 150 guns, utility items, and ship equipment to choose from.
- Immerse yourself in a world brought to life by handcrafted characters and environments, accompanied by a captivating soundtrack and songs by our returning, beloved troubadours, Steam Powered Giraffe. Let the music and sounds sink into your mind, leaving an unforgettable impression for days to come.
Buy now!
You’ll find SteamWorld Heist II on the Xbox Store, providing play on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S (optimised) for £24.99.
Alternatively, it’s on PlayStation, Switch and PC, through Steam and Steam Deck.
Our review is on the way.
SteamWorld Heist II Description
All is not well on the waves, a crisis is brewing. A water crisis! Mysteriously, this precious resource has turned deadly, corroding metal limbs and mechanical hearts. Take charge as Captain Leeway joined by his ragtag crew of Steambots to uncover the enigmatic menace threatening the Great Sea.
