Gearbox Publishing and developer Gearbox Software will release Risk of Rain 2 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on August 27 alongside the launch of its second premium expansion “Seekers of the Storm,” the companies announced.
Users who own the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One versions of Risk of Rain 2 will receive the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series version as a free upgrade. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions will offer new features such as couch cooperative split-screen play, 4K resolution at 30 frames per second, and 1440p and 1080p resolutions at 60 frames per second. The PlayStation 5 version will also offer new visual and audio effects available via the DualSense wireless controller.
“Seekers of the Storm” will be available for all platforms for $14.99. Chef was also announced as a new playable survivor. Get the details below:
Chef makes a triumphant return and is ready to utilize his abilities to dish out the pain:
- Dice – Hurl your cleavers at faraway enemies and call them back to slice and dice with twice the pain. Monsters hit on the return journey will take an additional chunk of damage.
- Sear – brings the burn. Chef cooks monsters for big damage while inflicting burn on all enemies in range.
- Roll – The longer you spin up the more damage Chef will do as it speed ahead on its Roller knocking back and stunning enemies in its path.
- Glaze – roll along a wave of oil while slowing all enemies in your path. Any enemies impacted will be stunned and take increased damage.
- Chef’s Kiss (passive) – If you hit two or more skills before finishing them off, they’ll turn into a delightful treat. The healing from these can really help you out in a pinch.
Risk of Rain 2 is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Watch a new set of trailers below.