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Greetings, Warriors,

We just rolled out a patch that fixes several recurring issues. Please find the patch notes below.

• Fixed an issue where Eli could suddenly die during the fight at the University without even being touched.
  
• Fixed an issue where Nano Echo in the boss fight would have a voice line in English.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could cancel falling animation when using attack and block during the fall.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could survive the fall from the epicenter and skip the fight against Cain.
  
• Fixed an issue where blocking animation would not play completely.
  
• Fixed an issue where implants could not be equipped in another NG if you equipped it on an unlockable implant slot in NG+.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could get stuck between container and outdoor toilet.
  
• Fixed an issue where poison/shark bots could become untouchable after getting out of the ground.
  
• Fixed an issue where save data from Patch 5 could not be launched on GMC version.
  
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to complete Iron Maus side quest even if the steps were fulfilled correctly.
  
• Fixed an issue with nano weapons that could not cut limbs off big pirates.
  
• Several localization fixes
  
• Fixed a synchronization issue with the Kraken Birth Sequence when leaving this level before talking to zip-line.
  
• Fixed an issue with black squares appearing or flatting that can interfere with the image after decreasing the Resolution Scale.
  
• Fixed an issue with Brother Eli’s voice when he talked to the prisoner.
  
• Fixed an issue with bazooka enemies being invincible when players aimed at their body.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could talk to Sidney at the drive-in while she’s at epicenter.
  
• The Robotic Disrupter implant should work properly against robotic enemies in The Kraken expansion.
  
• Fixed an issue with audiolog, sausages, and music tape that cost 0 techscrap from the vending machine.
  
• Fixed an issue with the Tenta Kill weapon that would continue playing the sound even when not swinging the weapon.
  
• Fixed an issue where players would get twice the same items when killing two enemies in a row.
  
• Fixed an issue with crab enemies that could not be killed by a normal weapon.
  
• Fixed an issue where players would not need to parry multiple times against an enemy that was 2 levels higher than your weapon MK if you have a MK X weapon in your inventory.
  
• Fixed an issue with a character equipped with a gear set that appeared from nowhere near the stairs.
  
• Fixed an issue where facial hair would not show properly when equipping certain headgear.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could die when jumping toward the wall in the Government level.
  
• Fixed an issue with the Ascension Quest that could be found in previous levels rather than in the Detention center.
  
• Fixed an issue where a red FX would be reactivated in the eye when launching Cain into the swimming pool after you died.
  
• Fixed some UI quest log names in The Kraken expansion.
  
• Fixed an issue with Vulkan error [VK_ERROR_DEVICE_LOST GTX 960] that appeared when the game was launched.
  
• Fixed a crash when the player used Alt-tab while in fullscreen.
  
• Fixed a game freezing issue related to AMD driver update 19.12.2.
  

The Surge 2 Premium Edition, including the base game and all DLCs, is now available! Play the hardcore Action-RPG featuring brutal exoskeleton combat on a dying earth on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC now!

Today we are happy to have BowsToHymns - Helge Borgarts and Thomas Stanger, the composers behind The Surge 2 Original Soundtrack, tell us some interesting anecdotes and their main inspiration on this project.



As with every game the main inspiration comes from the project itself. The Surge 2 has a very distinct and unique setting that instantly triggered our creativity. The team from Deck13 provided us with a lot of materials, from concept art to videos and design documents, so it was easy for us to dive into this world and to see how we could contribute to the artistic vision.

We were lucky that the developers at Deck13 had a very clear idea of what they wanted different scenes to feel like. So, we sketched music for different scenarios with the intention to add an additional layer of content to what is happening in the visuals and in the gameplay. After implementation, in-game testing, and revisions we always found the right mood for the scenes.

Harbor Cult
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErHe1EV-EEM

Although the scenario of the game allowed a variety of musical styles, we chose a hybrid approach combining classical orchestral instruments, heavily blended with modern synths and sound design. This reflects the ambiguousness of the game scenario, where Jericho City is set in a science fiction world, but the player also finds familiar visuals and hints from a lost world. We wanted this feeling to be reflected in the music.

There are several outstanding battle scenes with incredible monsters and we wanted to give the connecting scenes not only a unique kind of signature, but also an additional emotional level. For example, in one of the very last scenes, when the big nano monster dies in a furious inferno before you enter the dreamspace for the final battle, we wanted to write some music that enhances the emotional level of the fantastic graphics of the destroyed buildings and the monster, so we chose not to write a typical epic and loud piece, but instead a very emotional track that added a very intense level to the game. In the end it worked very well and everyone was really happy with the result.



Of course there are way too many excellent soundtracks, so we can just mention a few. Every score from Olivier Derivière is fantastic, because his music is always perfectly connected to the game experience. We absolutely try to go the same way with our work. The Bioshock music from Garry Schyman is amazing for different reasons. It perfectly shapes the world of the game and is also extremely artistic from a composer’s point of view. What Michael McCann did for Deus Ex is outstanding, because it captures so sensitively certain feelings that immerse you in the game, as well as Austin Wintory’s music for Journey. We could go on forever and are sorry for every great fellow composer we cannot mention here.

As not all music is used as full tracks in the game, but to fit the specific needs in different gameplay situations, we had to make full tracks from the existing music. That took some time, but after some rework and an excellent mastering at the fantastic Scoring Berlin Studios, we are very happy with the final soundtrack.



We combined classical orchestral instruments with different analog and digital synth sounds. As we love to work with physical gear as much as with plugins, we used almost every tool that is available on the market to manipulate, create, and record sounds. Our intention is always to make a difference and I think the sound of the score reflects that.

We feel that every track supports the respective scenario within the game really well, so the variety within the score makes it difficult to pick one track. But we are very happy with “The Escape” featuring the amazing singer Alina Lesnik. The track is used during a very important part of the game and contributes very well to this exciting situation and Alina adds a sensitivity to the music that can only be accomplished by such an amazing voice. Also, the track “Black Market” falls completely out of line with the rest of the album and marks the wide variety of what we think is necessary for a great game like this.

Black Market
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBtFPTZfB0Y

Oh, we could tell anecdotes for hours. As we are working in two studios some hours away from each other, we skype and telephone every day to talk about the tracks, to exchange ideas or just to organize the projects. So sometimes, and this usually happens when deadlines are close, we just want to have a brief chat about a specific track, an instrumentation or a short theme and then we start to develop ideas, play each other’s parts. When midnight gets closer, we get ourselves a glass of wine and continue playing and talking and before you know it, the initial topic is completely forgotten and the day ends at 2am in the morning with a lot of new material but not what we initially intended. What an exciting life!

Thank you Helge Borgarts and Thomas Stanger (BowsToHymns) for telling us some behind-the-scene stories on this project. The Surge 2 Original Soundtrack is now available: http://hyperurl.co/sosf80.

http://hyperurl.co/sosf80

Greetings,

The Surge 2 Premium Edition, including the base game and all DLCs, is available today!

Watch the launch trailer for the Premium Edition to get a glimpse of the retro-themed suburban environments and deadly new enemies you’ll soon be engaging in brutal combat, as well as all the excellent content available in previous DLCs. The Premium Edition collects the base game and all DLCs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUmUoyS--5I

The Kraken expansion adds hours of narrative-driven content with a brand-new storyline and location, as well as a wealth of new weapons, implants and armor to discover and craft. On the outskirts of Jericho City, enter the VBS Krakow, a massive decommissioned aircraft carrier retrofitted as a retreat for the rich and famous. Battle robot pirates, deranged security systems, and an imposing new boss, each with their own unique combat mechanics. Fight hard, and uncover the truth behind the desolate military vessel!



In the Premium Edition of The Surge 2, get every DLC, including the Kraken expansion, alongside the base game in one package. This includes the two free weapon and gear packs, Future Shock and JCPD, as well as the URBN Gear Pack, the Public Enemy Weapon Pack, and the latest Jericho’s Legacy Gear Pack. Alongside the Kraken DLC this is hours of new content to hack, slash, and dismember your way through.

The Kraken Expansion and the Premium Edition are available for all today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

Hello everyone,

The Kraken expansion is now live on Steam for Season Pass Owners!

Fight your way through a retro-themed suburban environment battling pirates and security systems aboard the desolate military vessel, VBS Krakow!



You can find how to access The Kraken content here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkQL0UsJ-kE

The Premium Edition, including the base game and all DLCs, release January 16 on Steam.

Enjoy your fight!

Hello,

Happy New Year! We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Kraken expansion will come to PS4, Xbox One, and PC on January 16. Check out the newly unveiled teaser trailer, for a glimpse of the retro-themed suburban environments you’ll soon be exploring.
https://youtu.be/McDhW39Dfek

The Kraken expansion adds hours of narrative-driven content with a brand-new storyline and location, as well as a wealth of new weapons, implants and armor to discover and craft. On the outskirts of Jericho City, enter the VBS Krakow, a massive decommissioned aircraft carrier retrofitted as a retreat for the rich and famous. Battle robot pirates, deranged security systems, and an imposing new boss, each with their own unique combat mechanics. Fight hard, and uncover the truth behind the desolate military vessel!



Get every DLC with the Premium Edition of The Surge 2, which not only includes the Kraken expansion, but also the URBN Gear Pack, the Public Enemy Weapon Pack, and the latest Jericho’s Legacy Gear Pack.

The Kraken Expansion and the Premium Edition will be available to download on January 16. In addition, all Surge 2 Season Pass owners will get an exclusive 48 hours early access, meaning they can play starting January 14.

The Surge 2 is out now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Hello,

The Surge 2 continues to get bigger and better with the release of the Jericho’s Legacy Gear Pack today! This brings three brand new gear sets to the game, and is available both standalone and as part of the Season Pass. With the pack out today, new screenshots take you to the heart of the action.



This is the second major release as part of The Surge 2 Season Pass, with a massive story DLC yet to come. Jericho’s Legacy includes the BEAST Tank Buster for pushing back enemies, the Kyoko Hacker Suit, giving extra range to horizontal attacks, and the Jericho Firetails Mascot, which encourages a block-and-attack playstyle.



Further down the line, a whole-new storyline, complete with new enemies and new bosses, all aboard an enigmatic repurposed aircraft carrier in the Kraken expansion are coming in January. Season Pass owners will get access to Kraken 48 hours early.

The Surge 2 is available now on PC. The Jericho’s Legacy Gear Pack is available today for free as part of the Season Pass or standalone. The Kraken expansion is coming in January. http://thesurge-game.com/shop

Greetings,

The nominations for the Steam Awards are here, and The Surge 2 would be honored with your vote in the “Best Game You Suck At” category! We feel that this fits the essence of The Surge 2 and its hard as nails combat. If you’ve ever clutched your controller in barely restrained rage and self-contempt, welcome to the club, and please vote for us!

The Surge 2 has been out for more than 2 months, and we’ve been hard at work adding more content to the game and expanding its collection of futuristic gear! The Kraken DLC planned for January 2020 will bring you to a brand new location with new enemies, bosses, and more! If you haven’t purchased The Surge 2 yet, it’s 40% off on Steam until December 3!

Thank you, and we hope to see you chopping limbs in Jericho soon!

Hello everyone,
The Surge 2 continues to expand its collection of futuristic loot with the release of its second free DLC - the JCPD Gear Pack - containing a whole new set of armor and four new implants!



Jericho City scientists have cooked up new toys for players to hunt down and acquire, such as the JCPD Team Zola armor set, which is all about generating stamina to keep those combos going. Combine it with the Omni-Cell Battery Converter Implant which converts batteries into drone ammunition, and you can keep slaying without pause.



In addition, we also rolled out a patch that brings some new features and bug fixes, such as Nvidia Ansel support, an option to remove multiplayer tags, and so on. You can find the patch notes below.

If you are not familiar with Ansel, below is a brief instruction.

• Install GeForce Experience
  
• Launch The Surge 2
  
• Click on Alt+F2
  
• Once pressed, the game should automatically pause and the Ansel overlay should appear
  
• You can start playing the photo mode!

The free JCPD Gear Pack is available right now on PC for free. All future DLCs will be included in The Surge 2’s Season Pass, available for purchase on all platforms.

Season Pass owners will also get a 48-hour head start on January’s The Kraken expansion, where they will explore new areas with new deadly threats.

• Added Nvidia Ansel support
  
• You can now use an implant when another implant is still on cooldown.
  
• Added an option that allows to remove multiplayer tags
  
• Added the new free JCPD DLC
  
• Added a second enemy wielding Codename: Engelhart from the Public Enemy DLC in order to make sure that everyone can find this weapon
  
• Addressed various stability and performances issues
  
• Fixed various bugs

Hello everyone,

We’re happy to release the first paid Public Enemy Weapon Pack DLC today! This DLC contains an array of 13 weapons across 8 different types, adding more diversity in the game’s acclaimed combat system once it comes to rip and tear equipment from foes using brutal executions.

The Surge 2’s Season Pass owners will receive this new weapon pack as part of the Season Pass offer. The Public Enemy Weapon Pack DLC is out today on PC. Get a glimpse of the new weapons!



To acquire today’s new weapons, such as the Strongarm Twinblade sword or the Codename: Zarathustra punching gloves, players must delve into the most inhospitable places of Jericho City in search of the one-time “citizens” who wield them. All that remains is to take what’s yours from their bodies.



Looking ahead to December, new full sets of cutting-edge gears for your exo-rig are coming as part of the Season Pass. Due to arrive in January 2020 is “The Kraken” DLC, also included in the Pass, which features a narrative-driven adventure set in a brand-new location with new enemy types and bosses.



Purchase the Public Enemy Weapon Pack DLC now on PC at 4.99€/$, or the full Season pass for 19,99€/$ to get the exclusive BORAX-I Quantum weapon immediately and guarantee yourself hours of new limb-chopping content.

The Surge 2 is out now on PC.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1135970/The_Surge_2__Public_Enemy_Weapon_Pack/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/644830/The_Surge_2/