Vertigo Games has released new footage and information for virtual reality action adventure first-person shooter Arizona Sunshine II during its “Gameplay Showcase” event, including a look at new campaign gameplay and details about the game’s cross-platform cooperative modes, post-launch plans, and more.
Get the details below.
Cooperative Play
Arizona Sunshine II will feature full cross-platform multiplayer functionality, a two-player cooperative campaign mode, an endless Horde mode for up to four players, and more. Cooperative play in Arizona Sunshine II is built on the foundations laid by the original game, but adds a plethora of VR interactions and mechanics with which Arizona Sunshine II embraces freestyle cooperative play more than ever before.
Post-Launch Plans
Also announced today were plans for post-launch support, including three additional Horde mode maps to be released during Year One. More details will be revealed at a later date.
Additionally, a Quest 3 Upgrade was announced for Arizona Sunshine II on Meta Quest. From Day 1, Quest 3 players will enjoy an upgraded resolution, while the post-launch Quest 3 Upgrade scheduled to release later in December will introduce real-time shadows on dynamic objects.
Single-Player Campaign Showcase
During the showcase, Arizona Sunshine II game director Peter Deurloo presented an all-new single player campaign playthrough, featuring never-before-seen footage, and showcased fresh gameplay details. These involve some new hints about the all-new, standalone story by Rob Yescombe (The Invisible Hours, Farpoint); Buddy, your new canine friend; and next-gen combat mechanics, such as manual reloading, melee combat, and crafting.
Creators’ First-Hand Cooperative Adventures
Next up on the Gameplay Showcase, a line up of virtual reality creators paired off in duos to debut Arizona Sunshine II‘s campaign cooperative mode. Learn about their experience with the game’s campaign cooperative mode—together with their new friend, Buddy. Various creators have shared their latest impressions of the two-player campaign co-op mode in long-form videos on their channels.
Special Interview with Lead Voice-Actor Sky Soleil
The Gameplay Showcase starred a special guest: Arizona Sunshine II lead voice-actor Sky Soleil. In a chat with the development team, Sky discusses his experience of stepping back in the shoes of Arizona Sunshine II‘s witty protagonist. Add a freestyle voice-acting session captured on camera to boot, and it becomes clear why Sky’s incredible voice acting is a crucial ingredient in Arizona Sunshine II storytelling.
Special Promotions
Lastly, during this entire weekend, celebrate with deepest-to-date discounts on the Arizona Sunshine franchise on Steam, from up to 80 percent off on the original Arizona Sunshine and its downloadable content, to the pre-order discount on the Arizona Sunshine II Deluxe Edition.
Arizona Sunshine II is due out for PlayStation VR 2, SteamVR, and Quest on December 7.
Watch the gameplay showcase below.