Summary
GreedFall 2: The Dying Worldis the upcoming prequel to Spiders' 2019 action RPGGreedFall, currently slated for a summer 2024 early access release. Set three years before the events ofGreedFall,GreedFall 2puts players into the shoes of a Teer Fradee native who has been forced to leave the island and transported to theOld Continent of Gacane. Rather than launching as a full release,GreedFall 2will begin in early access as part of Spiders' vision to involve players in the development process and ensure the prequel is everything they want in the nextGreedFallgame. This means thatGreedFall 2is bound to be a massive improvement over its predecessor, so players should expect plenty of things to be different once it is complete.
There are quite a few features fromGreedFallthatGreedFall 2: The Dying Worldcould improve — namely, its combat, character customization, and companion storylines. It has already been confirmed that Spiders has improvedGreedFall 2’s combat from the first game by allowing players more control over their companions during combat and providing more role-based abilities for each character. However, there is one areaGreedFall 2could still spice up that not much has been revealed about so far. Specifically,GreedFall 2could improve the first game’s exploration by looking to its peers for inspiration and crafting a world worth poring over.
How GreedFall 2 Could Improve the First Game’s Exploration
GreedFall’s Exploration Feels Repetitive and Flat
GreedFallis certainly a beautiful game, especially when played on a PC with decent hardware.Teer Fradeeis a wondrous island full of gorgeous foliage often bathed in hazy beams of sunlight, making it worthwhile for the visuals alone. Unfortunately, any game that encourages exploration needs beauty that is more than skin deep, andGreedFalljust doesn’t have that.
ExploringGreedFall’s island of Teer Fradee can be rewarding at times, as players can find plenty of treasures, unique enemies, and crafting ingredients around many corners. However, this sense of discovery wears off after each new area begins feeling just like the last, only with a different coat of paint on it. Even so,GreedFall 2already has exploration inspiration at its fingertips, thanks to the fact that Spiders has intentionally craftedGreedFallas an ode to the golden age of BioWare.
GreedFall 2 Should Look to Its BioWare Peers for Exploration Inspiration
SinceGreedFallis designed to feel and function like a classic BioWare title,GreedFall 2can shamelessly look to some ofBioWare’s best gamesfor inspiration when it comes to the layout and execution of its explorable world. Based on what has been revealed so far,GreedFall 2’s world is already more visually stunning than the first game’s, it just needs to do right by players who set out to explore it.
BioWaregames likeMass Effect Legendary Editionmight be a good stimulus forGreedFall 2, as it has some of the best exploration of any BioWare title.Mass Effect Legendary Edition’s explorable areas are very linear in design, but there is more than enough variation in their details that they rarely ever feel like the last. Furthermore, there is always a wide variety of special encounters, valuable loot, and worthwhile information players can find off the beaten path inMass Effect Legendary Editionthat they wouldn’t find simply pursuing the main objective.
Dragon Age: Originsis another classic BioWare title that offers worthwhile exploration, as players can find themselves engaging in challenging yet rewarding combat with unique enemies as they explore Thedas.
There is clearly more than enough inspiration for exploration atGreedFall 2’s disposal, especially in the classic BioWare titles it and its predecessor reflect. With enough diversity and plenty of rewarding opportunities around every corner,GreedFall 2’s biggest strengthcould be its exploration, allowing it to succeed where the first game fell short.
GreedFall II: The Dying World
WHERE TO PLAY
The story starts three years before the events of the first chapter and the adventures of De Sardet.This time you play as a native of Teer Fradee, snatched from your island and taken to the continent of Gacane, the homeland of the colonists. In this old world ravaged by war and scarred by the Malichor plague and the political scheming of the different factions, you need to regain your freedom and take back control of your own destiny. Using diplomacy, cunning or combat, as well as help from allies you find along the way, it’s up to you to end one man’s ambitions of conquest, which could spell the end for both the continent and your island.Dive back into the unique world of GreedFall, this time exploring the old continent! Travel across new landscapes, from Olima – the city of stars of the Bridge Alliance – to the shores of Uxantis, and uncover the secrets of these ancient lands. Meet all the factions that share control over these nations and navigate the treacherous waters of their schemes and conspiracies.Create your own character and find allies to join your team. Help them with their quests, uncover their secrets and make them your friends, rivals or even lovers. As well as equipping them the way you want, you can also take control of them in combat.Immerse yourself in an ever deeper RPG experience where every choice you makes has an impact on your adventure, and where diplomacy, manipulation, infiltration and combat are all viable ways to achieve your ends.
