Summary
High on Life 2has been announced with the sequel to the over-the-top first-person shooter set to arrive this winter as a day one Xbox Game Pass game.High on Life 2was always to be expected after the runaway success of the first game. The originalHigh on Lifeearned somewhat mixed reviews at the time of its release, but its over-the-top,Rick and Morty-style sci-fi humor and its availability as a day one Xbox Game Pass game made it a fan favorite.
High on Life 2is launching this winter for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X as a day one Xbox Game Pass game.High on Life 2returning characters including the chatty weapons from the original game, including Gus, Sweezy, Creature,and Knifey, who will be joined by some brand-new characters. TheHigh on Life 2trailer showed the player character utilizing a flamethrower tortoise, a skateboard, dual-wield pistols, a skateboard, and a bow and arrow against a variety of bizarre alien creatures - including one that looked suspiciously likeSilent Hill’s Pyramid Head. If the trailer is any indication,High on Life 2will deliver more of the same whacky action as the first game, but on a larger scale.
High on Life 2 Trailer
Of course, the originalHigh on Lifeextensively featured the voice work of Justin Roiland, the one-time head of developer Squanch Games. Roiland’s legal controversies saw himstep away from Squanch Games, and so it’s safe to assume that he will not be returning for the sequel. It’s unclear who exactly will be replacing Roiland forHigh on Life 2’s returning characters, and it remains to be seen who will be voicing the new weapons and gadgets as well.
The originalHigh on Lifefeatured an ensemble castwith Justin Roiland joined by the likes of Jennifer Hale, J.B. Smoove, and Tim Robinson, among others. WithHigh on Life 2coming this winter, more information on the comedic first-person shooter game’s cast and gameplay should come to light sooner rather than later.
