Happ didn’t specify the kind of deal made between the developer and Epic Games. “To say that life is very different for me now would be an understatement,” Happ wrote. Instead, he hoped the game would allow him to buy “a new car or, failing that, maybe a new PC.” Fast forward a bit, Axiom Verge becomes a top seller, and was nominated for Best Independent Game by The Game Awards in 2015. According to a message posted today by Happ on his website, Axiom Verge began development a decade ago - and Happ didn’t know the success that was coming his way. The pixelated Metroid-like (yes, I’m still doing it) created by solo developer Thomas Happ, Axiom Verge made a huge splash when it landed in 2015. Not even in the least.Īxiom Verge 2 is a sequel nearly six years in the making. The original game was made available on PC, however, so we weren’t worried. Prior to today’s announcement during the Epic Games Store Spring Showcase, Axiom Verge 2 was only confirmed as a Nintendo Switch release.

Axiom Verge 2 will indeed make its way over to PC, but as a timed exclusive for the Epic Games Store. Of course, we’re eager to hear what you think.Well, the inevitable news has at last arrived. We won’t lie, we’re extremely excited to return to Axiom Verge and are ecstatic that the game is coming to Nintendo Switch as it’s one of our favorite platforms to play indies on. In the press release, it’s teased that players will be able to “discover the origins of the Axiom Verge universe” in Axiom Verge 2, offering additional insight into the world that Thomas Happ has so lovingly created. For those unfamiliar, Axiom Verge is a “Metroidvania” style game that offers challenging 2D side-scrolling along with gorgeous and expressive pixel art.Īxiom Verge is the product of Thomas Happ, an indie developer who did all of the work on the original and from gameplay to art and music. While there are many similarities between it and its predecessor, which was released back in 2015, the landscapes and scenery feel fresh (brighter and more varied) as do the enemies and mechanics used to combat them. She fights for her life, empowered by the same microscopic machines that are gradually consuming her humanity. Who is this character? Well, the trailer description confirms that you're not playing Trace this time around. Once more into the breach.” before showing a character running and interacting with various level challenges. The trailer opens with the ominous words, “You are not in control. In the teaser trailer, fans can catch a glimpse as to the sort of gameplay they can expect from Axiom Verge 2. Axiom Verge 2 announced Axiom Verge 2 will be available on Nintendo Switch in the Fall of 2020.Īxiom Verge 2 will be released on Nintendo Switch in Fall of 2020 according to developer Thomas Happ, who notes he’s been working on the sequel for the last four years. Yes, Axiom Verge is getting an official sequel and we are overcome with joy as the original game remains one of our all-time favorite indie games.

During the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, several new games were announced for Switch, all culminating in the exciting announcement of Axiom Verge 2.

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