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New Flashback 2 gameplay, which announces its release for November

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French publisher and developer Microids has shown a new trailer with gameplay of Flashback 2, the sequel to the classic Flashback released in 1992, and announced that the game will be available in November. The exact date has not yet been determined. In addition, the company has announced that those interested in the title will be able to purchase it in a limited and collector’s edition in physical format for consoles PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch. Price and content at the end of the news. On PC you will have to settle for the digital format of Steam.

Flashback 2 is a 2.5D action platform game with modern graphics and action that takes place after the events narrated in the first installment. “In the 22nd century, the peace of the United Worlds extends throughout the solar system, but this tranquility is threatened by the invasion of the Morphs led by the fearsome General Lazarus,” says the synopsis of the game. Conrad B. Hart, the young GBI (Galactic Bureau of Investigation) agent who remains the protagonist, will live an adventure with his allies during which he will have the mission to search for Ian, his lifelong friend. .

Among Conrad’s arsenal we find the AISHA, an adaptive weapon enhanced with combat AI. During the campaign, our hero will visit sci-fi settings with a cyberpunk aesthetic, including New Tokyo and New Washington. Behind Flashback 2 we find Paul Cuisset, programmer, designer and screenwriter of the first Flashback (1992), as well as veterans of the saga such as designer Thierry Perreau.

Those interested in the limited edition of Flashback 2 should know that it is priced at 49.99 euros and includes a copy of the game for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series or Nintendo Switch on a steelbook and the digital soundtrack. For its part, the collector’s edition goes up to 149.99 euros and its content is as follows:

  • A copy of Flashback 2 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, or Nintendo Switch
  • The original Flashback video game in digital version
  • A 20 cm Conrad figure
  • 3 lithographs
  • An exclusive Steelbook
  • An exclusive badge
  • The Flashback 2 Digital Soundtrack
  • 2 sheets of stickers

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