CyberConnect2 has officially released the full trailer for Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2, the sequel to their critically acclaimed self-published titled Fuga: Melodies of Steel. The trailer also confirmed the release date of Fuga Melodies of Steel 2, which will release on all platforms and PC on May 11, 2023.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 New Mechanics, Story, Characters, and More
The original Fuga: Melodies of Steel was released on July 28, 2021, as the first self-published title by studio CyberConnect2. The game received critical acclaim upon release in spite of poorer sales, currently holding an average score of 84 on Metacritic, and is heralded as one of the best RPGs of the last decade.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 takes place a year following the events of the first game and focuses on telling a brand new story with new mechanics and systems to enhance the tactical aspects of the original. The first teaser trailer was released last year on the anniversary of the original’s release.
The official synopsis reads:
The war was fought and won.Life went on.
After saving the world aboard the giant tank Taranis, the children return home to live out their lives in peace.
Until one day… Half their number become trapped within the Taranis as it goes on a rampage, leaving atrocity and strife in its wake.
The children and their new friend Vanilla, climb aboard their erstwhile foe, the Tarascus, and give chase to save their captive friends.The tragedy that awaits may lead them down a path of revenge…
Some of the noteworthy features of Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 include the addition of the Soul Managram, a second, alternative version of the Soul Cannon from the first game. In the original, the Soul Cannon was a weapon that could one-shot any enemy, including bosses.
However, it was at the expense of one of the children piloting the giant tank, the Taranis, and would permanently remove that child from the story, changing the ending.
The Soul Managram still utilizes a child’s life energy but does not kill them, simply making them incapacitated for the remainder of the battle. The original Soul Cannon is still available for use as well.
Another new feature lies in the enhanced Judgement System, where every decision made changes the course of the narrative and allows characters to either enhance or devalue certain Leader Skills, which can be used to get a tactical advantage in battle.
There is also a new character joining the party, Vanilla, who will be aiding the children in their adventure.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 will release for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, and Microsoft Windows on May 11, 2023.
Players who pre-order the game will receive several in-game rewards. These include sleepwear costumes for all players that be used during intermissions and expeditions, Dummy Energy for the Soul Managram, a Dummy Soul for the Soul Cannon, and several useful items.