With a May 2019 release date, can Bethesda’s sequel fix the original Rage’s failings?
The run up to the reveal of Rage 2 has been somewhat fitting for a game that seems like it’s going to revolve around chaos and anarchy.
Between leaks, tongue-in cheek teasers and even more leaks we now officially know that Bethesda is going to be following up 2011’s Rage with a sequel titled Rage 2.
From everything we’ve seen so far Rage 2 will be another post-apocalyptic thrill-ride that will bring players into a world that’s a cross between Mad Max, Fallout and Borderlands. With, of course, the fast-paced shooting we’ve come to know Bethesda games to have.
[Update: Bethesda has unveiled its post-release plans for Rage 2. Expect new vehicles, weapons and enemies as well as some big expansions in 2019.]
Bethesda originally confirmed a Spring 2019 release date, and we now know it’ll be on May 14,2019. Start your engines, survivors.
Danny Dyer comes to Rage 2Yes, you read that correctly. Cockney legend Danny Dyer is lending his dulcet tones to Rage 2, acting as a mentor to players when they activate the Diamond Geezer cheat code.
You can check it out in action below:
Wasteland Superhero trailerThe latest Rage 2 trailer gives us a closer look at weapons and abilities. You can check it out below:
Game Awards 2018 open-world trailerNot much to add at this point, but this trailer is still a fun MTV-meets-Fallout run-through of the dusty neon wasteland.
QuakeCon 2018 extended gameplay trailerWe’ve already seen quite a bit of Rage 2, but the Eden Assault extended gameplay trailer shown during the QuakeCon 2018 keynote gave us a closer look at the seamless open world, vehicle combat, abilities and enemy convoys.
Take a look:
E3 2018 gameplay trailerE3 brought us an extended gameplay trailer of Rage 2 and you can watch this fast-paced adventure for yourself:
Official TrailerThough many people had already watched it through leaked recordings, the official advertisement for Rage 2 finally launched in 2018 and you can watch it for yourself below.
Gameplay trailerFollowing this somewhat obscure live action footage, Bethesda went on to release a gameplay trailer which gives us a little more of an idea of what we can expect.
Overall, Rage 2 looks like it’s going to be a fast-paced, chaotic and utterly silly game (in a good way, of course). The trailer promises a more open world, more vehicle gameplay and some seriously big guns. With more expletives than that. Watch it for yourself below:
Post-release roadmap
As if fans weren’t excited enough to get a brand new Rage game on May 14, Bethesda has already outlined its post-release plans for the game from launch until the end of the year. From May through to July, players will see brand new vehicles and weapon skins introduced alongside world and community events for players.
As soon as August, the game will see its first big expansion, Rise of the Ghosts, which will introduce a new storyline and region as well as more vehicles, weapons and abilities.
Another significant expansion is slated to release in November, though Bethesda is remaining secretive as to what it will involve when it comes.
