The eagerly awaited Streets of Rogue 2 has seen its early access release pushed back to 2025. Developer Matt Dabrowski shares that this extra time is being invested in piling on new features and enhancements to the game. Fans of the series can expect a unique blend of roguelike mechanics, RPG features, and the creative freedom found in immersive simulators.
Dabrowski recently released a video and a game design wiki, unveiling a development roadmap and a tentative timeframe for early access. While a demo did drop in October 2024, the full early access launch was rescheduled to sometime in the “near future,” leaving fans in suspense but hopeful for what’s to come.
The first Streets of Rogue game, often described as a delightful mash-up between Stardew Valley and Hotline Miami, earned strong praise since its 2019 release. It offers players an entertaining mix of vibrant side-quests, hidden gems, and unexpected encounters within a chaotic yet enjoyable environment.
In a recent update to the fans, Matt Dabrowski clarified that although the game won’t arrive in early access this year, it is slated for a 2025 launch. He admits that predicting a precise date is tricky, however, still encourages the community by introducing a promising roadmap and development log through a Notion site.
Since its initial announcement in late 2022, the development has expanded significantly, adding features like quest creation, more diverse crafting materials, and plenty of gameplay advancements including time progression, elite NPC tasks, comprehensive tutorials, and skill trees. The gamepad support development, which took “twice as long” as initially planned, was among the challenges they faced. These additions make Streets of Rogue 2 appear as a highly replayable, open-world adventure.
Although fans have been waiting longer than anticipated, Matt Dabrowski is diligently working to bring his vision to life. By the time early access makes its mark next year, gamers can expect a highly polished, engaging experience that promises endless replay value due to its mix of rogue-like structure, vibrant RPG elements, and creative sim mechanics.
Streets of Rogue 2 aims to leap into an immersive open world where unpredictability rules. Whether you go solo or with friends, you’re tasked with toppling a corrupt president in whatever way you fancy. Inspired by games like Rimworld and Valheim, this ambitious sequel thrives on community feedback to deliver an unparalleled experience. With diverse classes, weapons, vehicles, and a world full of opportunities for chaos, Streets of Rogue 2 offers a vast playground to satiate your gaming desires.
