Two is the magic number, it would seem, as today we got confirmation that one of the very best action-roguelites out there is getting a sequel, another is getting a port, and both were confirmed today during the big reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2.
I’m mostly talking about Enter the Gungeon 2, which was the one of several highlights on display during Nintendo’s latest Direct broadcast.
However, before we get stuck into that, let’s cover the other reveal of note – at least as far as I’m concerned – which was confirmation that Hades 2 is coming to Nintendo’s next console. If you’d like to know more about that game, my early access review can be found here.
Enter the Gungeon 2 – a “high-caliber sequel”
The wonderful pixel art style of the original has made way for a new 3D finish, but it certainly looks like a strong continuation of the gun-slinging theme of the original, as you can see below.
I liked the description shared by publisher Devolver Digital, wherein they called it a “high-caliber sequel to the iconic bullet hell dungeon crawler, reinforced with a new 3D art style, new weapons and enemies, and expanded gameplay.”
As well as being announced for the Switch 2, Enter the Gungeon 2 is also available to wishlist over on Steam, where we got a few details about what to expect when the game drops in 2026.
Players will fight their way through “areas familiar and unknown as the ruined Gungeon reveals its secrets to those brave enough to enter,” and we’re also promised returning characters as well as a couple of fresh faces.
The PC listing also mentions “powerful passive items, explosive active items, blessings, curses, and your own mastery over an impressive armory of weapons.” That is pretty much par for the course when its comes to roguelites, but it does still sound fun…
Naturally, guns are at the centre of things once again, and we’re promised plenty of weapons to unlock, and the emphasis on physics is going to another level with enemies that “are knocked around, tossed into the air, and thrown deep into pits.” As someone who absolutely loved flipping tables in the original, this is perhaps the thing that has me most excited.
Finally, the presser mentions that we should stay tuned for new platform announcements when we least expect it. How enigmatic…
