"Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage Hits Mobile Platforms Soon"

Among the most eagerly awaited releases I covered last year, one that stands out is the upcoming Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage. The original Pirates Outlaws was a stylish, swashbuckling roguelike deckbuilder that burst onto the scene when the genre was still relatively fresh. Now, its sequel is set to sail into Q3 of this year, promising an even more thrilling adventure.

This "seaquel" transports players back to the high seas of New Elysia, where you embark on another swashbuckling journey. Start your voyage by choosing a character, class ability, and a starting deck. In Pirates Outlaws 2, you have the flexibility to select from multiple characters, each with seven class options. You can customize your deck and even recruit an animal companion, adding layers of strategic depth to your battles. With enhanced turn-based combat and a new card evolution tree, you'll have an arsenal of tools at your disposal to conquer the seas.

Run out the guns - Pirates Outlaws 2 promises to be a significantly expanded sequel, allowing players to navigate freely across the map. The game offers a vast array of permutations and combinations of cards and characters. For those on PC, an upcoming Steam demo will be the first opportunity to get hands-on with Pirates Outlaws 2.

However, one aspect that caught my attention in the reveal trailer was the animations, which appeared somewhat static. While fully animating these illustrations can be challenging, I'm hopeful that the final release will feature more dynamic effects when it launches on mobile later this year.

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