Slime Rancher 2 is a first-person life simulation adventure video game developed and published by American indie studio Monomi Park. Slime Rancher 2 is the direct sequel to its predecessor Slime Rancher (2017). It features the playable character and main protagonist of Slime Rancher, Beatrix LeBeau, exploring a new location called Rainbow Island. The game released in early access on September 22, 2022, for Xbox Series X/S and Microsoft Windows via the Microsoft Store, Steam, and Epic Games Store,[1] and for PlayStation 5 on June 11, 2024.
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| Developer(s) | Monomi Park |
| Publisher(s) | Monomi Park |
| Director(s) | Nick Popovich |
| Designer(s) | Chris Lum |
| Artist(s) | Ian McConville Victoria Joh |
| Composer(s) | Harry Mack |
| Engine | Unity |
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| Genre(s) | Life simulation, adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Gameplay
editIn an open world the player controls the character Beatrix LeBeau, a rancher who moved from planet Earth to a far away planet to live the life of a slime rancher, centered around ranch construction and the exploration of the environment in order to collect, raise, feed, and breed slimes, gelatinous living organisms of various sizes and characteristics.[2][3]
The game revolves around feeding slimes the correct food so that they can produce "plorts", which can be sold in exchange for Newbucks, a currency required to purchase upgrades for the ranch and its equipment. There are different kinds of slimes in the world, including some introduced for Slime Rancher 2.[4][5] Slimes react and change based on what they are fed. Slime Rancher 2 introduces a dynamic weather system that impacts the slimes that appear at a certain time. [6]
Development and release
editSlime Rancher 2 was revealed on June 13, 2021, having been featured during the 2021 Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase.[7] During the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 more information about the game was revealed along with a projected release date of fall 2022.[8] Slime Rancher 2 was released in early access on September 22, 2022, for Microsoft Windows and Xbox Series X/S.[9]
Slime Rancher 2 uses the Unity engine.[10] It utilizes Unity's new High Definition Render Pipeline,[11][10] a render pipeline that handles graphical features. This required a new approach to the graphics pipeline compared to the one used in the previous game.[12]
References
edit- ^ Diaz, Ana (June 13, 2021). "Slime Rancher 2 oozes out in 2022". Polygon. Archived from the original on February 3, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ Murray, Sean (June 15, 2022). "Slime Rancher 2 Gameplay Revealed, Coming In Fall 2022". TheGamer. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
- ^ Swan, Cameron (May 28, 2022). "Slime Rancher 2: Every New Slime Revealed So Far". Game Rant. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
- ^ Cooper, Gael (June 15, 2022). "Slime Rancher 2 Finally Shares 2022 Release Date, Drops Preview Video". CNET. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
- ^ Nunneley, Stephany (June 14, 2021). "Slime Rancher 2 is in the works and it's coming to Xbox Series X/S". VG247. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
- ^ "Come Rain or Slime". August 23, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Bailey, Kat (June 13, 2021). "Slime Rancher 2 Announced During Xbox Games Showcase - E3 2021". IGN. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Graham (June 16, 2022). "Slime Rancher 2 will serve up familiar and adorable goo this autumn". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
- ^ "Slime Rancher 2 launches in Early Access on September 22". Gematsu. August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ^ a b "Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ Technologies, Unity. "Create high-quality graphics and stunning visuals | Unity HDRP". unity.com. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ McKeand, Kirk (January 19, 2022). "Slime Rancher 2 interview - liquid meat products and rainbow islands". For The Win. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
