Prison Architect 2 is an upcoming private prison construction and management simulation video game developed by Double Eleven and Kokku, and published by Paradox Interactive. It is a sequel to Prison Architect, featuring full 3D gameplay. The game has been delayed indefinitely for performance and content improvements.
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| Publisher(s) | Paradox Interactive |
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| Genre(s) | Construction and management simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
editPrison Architect 2 is developed as a full 3D video game.[1] This is an evolution from its predecessor, which was a top-down 2D game with a partial 3D mode.[2] The game will allow players to construct prisons over multiple floors.[3]
Development and release
editThe game was revealed in January 2024 by Paradox Interactive, who acquired the title from Introversion Software in 2019.[4] The game was initially developed by Double Eleven, who took over the developing duty of the first installment after the acquisition.[5] However, a change in development studio was announced by Paradox Interactive on 13 May 2024, as Paradox Interactive and Double Eleven were unable to reach a commercial agreement.[6] Kokku, who had been working alongside Double Eleven since mid 2023, were to take over development of the title.[7]
Initially slated for release on 26 March 2024, the game was announced with a delay to 7 May 2024 in order to "fix more bugs and further optimize the game for all platforms".[8] It was then further delayed to 3 September 2024 as the team encountered "new technical challenges".[9] On 2 August 2024, the game was delayed indefinitely in the aim to improve the game's performance and quality.[10]
References
edit- ^ Bonk, Lawrence (16 January 2024). "Prison Architect 2 is a 3D sequel to a beloved indie game, and it's arriving March 26". Engadget. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Smith, Graham (8 March 2016). "How to activate Prison Architect 3D". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ Castle, Katherine (16 January 2024). "Prison Architect 2 is official, bringing Paradox's jail management sim to 3D". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Jason (8 January 2019). "Paradox Interactive acquires Prison Architect from Introversion Games". VentureBeat. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (16 January 2024). "Prison Architect 2 Announced Alongside Release Date". IGN. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Smith, Graham (14 May 2024). "Prison Architect 2 developers part ways with Paradox months before it's due for release". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Wales, Matt (13 May 2024). "Prison Architect 2 developer Double Eleven parts ways with Paradox Interactive after nine years on series". Eurogamer. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Wales, Matt (21 February 2024). "Prison Architect 2 gets two month delay to May". Eurogamer. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ Lane, Rick (19 April 2024). "Prison Architect 2's release delayed due to 'new technical challenges', has its sentence extended until September". PC Gamer. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (2 August 2024). "Paradox delay Prison Architect 2 and cancel preorders: "improving the performance has proven to be a task that will take time"". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 2 August 2024.