Rogue Legacy 2 roguelite platformer game coming soon to Linux and Steam Deck with Windows PC. Thanks to the ongoing work and effort of Cellar Door Games with the help of Ethan Lee. Which is available on Steam with 91% Very Positive reviews.
Famed roguelite, Rogue Legacy 2, officially launched into 1.0 in April 2022. Doing so after a fantastic Early Access period. Officially releasing onto Windows PC. The sequel to the genre-defining Rogue Legacy now marks the occasion with more good news. The game is finally due to release on Linux support.
Now that RL2 has been released on the Nintendo Switch, we’re working on native versions for Mac and Linux (with the help of the incredible Ethan ‘flibitijibibo’ Lee) that we hope to have ready soon.
This is the long awaited detail from the Steam news post. The Unity 3D games is finally ready to release support for Linux and Steam Deck.
Rogue Legacy 2 originally released into Early Access in August 2020. While enjoying more than 4,000 “Very Positive” reviews. The game has also built upon on its predecessor in almost every way. With an all-new art style, 3D characters set against stunning hand drawn backgrounds. While offering fresh weaponry, abilities, and classes. As well as brand new biome generation for greater strategic choice. So now, the depth of the game is vast.
Rogue Legacy 2 v1.0 Launch Trailer
Rogue Legacy 2 is more than just a sequel to our studio. It’s build-up of everything over the last nine years. Ever since the release of the original. The developer has put everything we have into it. Knowing that fans both new and old will be experiencing it for the first time. With gameplay due to bring the same sense of fun and discovery. Ever since the original gave so many years ago – Cellar Door Games.
It's true! A native Linux version of Rogue Legacy 2 is on the way. (macOS too!)
Thanks to everyone for their patience, I'm really happy with the current build so I'm optimistic that you'll be happy too, especially @OnDeck! https://t.co/JdAPNxMqCB
— Ethan Lee (@flibitijibibo) November 9, 2022
The sequel also brings in all new mechanics for players to explore. Such as Heirlooms to truly push that unique metroidvania feel. Which also gives your hero permanent abilities. On top of this, Rogue Legacy 2 greatly improves on its Traits. Due to bring greater value to their risk versus reward gameplay. As well as making major strides in accessibility to let players succeed. Even when they’re struggling: you’ll now have complete control over how you want to play the game!
Rogue Legacy 2 roguelite platformer game is available on Steam. Right now, offering a 20% discount, dropping the price to $19.99 USD / £17.59 / 17,59€. Since native Linux and Steam Deck support are coming soon with Windows PC.