Attention all future Ghostrunners! We are extremely excited to announce our $10,000 Ghostrunner 2 Speedrunning Challenge in collaboration with https://speedrun.com. Prepare yourselves to dash through Ghostrunner 2’s epic post-apocalyptic cyberpunk world.
Starting Date:October 26th, 2023
Duration: Two weeks, until 11:59PM UTC November 9th, 2023
This challenge will put both new and experienced Ghostrunners to the test. With an incredible $10,000 total available in cash prizes, competition is sure to be fierce. Here’s what you need to know:
Eligibility: Must own a legitimate copy of Ghostrunner 2.
Open to players aged 18 and above worldwide, with the following exceptions: North Korea, Syria, Sudan, Cuba, and Venezuela.
Category: The featured category in this challenge will be Any%. For you new speedrunners, this essentially means beat the game as fast as you possibly can within the limits of the game. This includes glitches and exploits - if you would like further clarification please refer to the category rules on the challenge leaderboard. Some updates may have to be made to the ruleset depending on the development of the route over the coming weeks - but the spirit of the category will remain the same. Any updates to the ruleset will be communicated to participants as they are made
Prize Distribution: The $10,000 prize pool will be distributed among the top performers for fastest completion time in the Any% category. The distribution is as follows:
1st place - $5,000 2nd place - $3,000 3rd place - $1,000 4th place - $250 5th place - $200 6th place - $150 7th place to 10th place - $100
If you want to hop in and start learning the movement, you can download the demo on all platforms right now!
Challenges: Challenges themselves are nothing new to the speedrunning scene - but our developers have been hard at work recently building out a feature to officially support Challenges on https://speedrun.com! Currently, these challenges are created internally, but our long-term aim is to enable https://speedrun.comusers to create their challenges, with or without prize pools. A Challenge leaderboard functions similarly to the regular leaderboards you're already familiar with. However, we've made a few layout adjustments to cater to the time-sensitive nature of challenges and the inclusion of prize pools.
We are aiming to avoid any undue pressure on the Ghostrunner 2 moderation team - so to ensure a smooth process, all runs submitted to the challenge leaderboard will be screened and verified by either SRC staff or Ghostrunner 2 moderation team members volunteering for the challenge specifically. After the challenge concludes, SRC staff will collaborate with the Ghostrunner 2 moderation team to discuss the potential merging of challenge runs into the regular leaderboard once the moratorium period expires, respecting the mod team's preferences
Some Advice: The challenge lasts for two weeks, which may sound short, but it's ample time. I recommend taking your time for your first playthrough, focusing on learning the game's movement and practicing sections before diving into full runs. The fiercest competition for the top three spots typically emerges in the final week or even the last few days of the challenge, so there's really no need to rush through your initial playthrough.
Greetings, Ghostrunners! With the buzzing anticipation around Ghostrunner 2, we wanted to give you a sneak peek into some fascinating insights about the game. Whether you’re a returning fan or new to the series, these tidbits will surely pique your interest and prepare you for the thrilling adventure ahead!
1) Augmented Abilities: While the foundational skills remain, Ghostrunner 2 introduces an array of new abilities for players to harness. These can be mixed and matched, allowing for a tailored gameplay style. From cloaking techniques to devastating ultimate attacks, mastering these new powers can be the difference between survival and defeat.
2) Deflection over Defense: Your blocking is only as good as the direction you're facing and it consumes stamina. However, deflections, when timed precisely, not only save stamina but can turn the tide in heated confrontations, especially against certain foes. Precisely-timed attacks allow you to deflect bullets, sparing your stamina while ensuring your safety.
3) Master the Parry: Those menacing enemies with AoE attacks aren't as intimidating as they seem! Sharpen your reflexes, and you can parry their lunges. It's all about mastering that timing.
4) Stay Agile, Stay Alive: Your movements can be your best defense. Enemies aim at your last location. Use slides, dashes, and jumps creatively. For example, mech waves can be manipulated based on your movement patterns.
5) Versatile Combat Approaches: Every battle offers multiple strategies to reach victory. Experiment with various approaches, abilities, and angles. The game rewards creativity and resilience, so if one tactic doesn't work, another just might.
6) Dive into the Lore: Ghostrunner 2 expands on its rich backstory. Take your time to delve deeper into its universe; it's an enthralling journey. The world of Ghostrunner 2 is vast and ripe for exploration. Players will find themselves traversing not just horizontally but also vertically, uncovering hidden areas, shortcuts, and lore-filled pockets. Each corner holds potential secrets, making exploration as rewarding as it is challenging.
7) In-Game Navigation Assist: Struggling to locate adversaries? Your HUD is your guide, pointing you towards remaining enemies and alerting you with bright red indicators during incoming attacks.
8) Admire Your Achievements: After conquering a mission, your armory and unique collectibles can be showcased, reflecting your progress and accomplishments. This is also an opportunity to adjust your upgrades in our new progression system.
9) Shurikens, Your Lethal Ally: More than just a ranged weapon, shurikens can disrupt shields and incapacitate stronger adversaries. Use them wisely to tilt battles in your favor.
10) Community Challenges: Tapping into the competitive spirit, Ghostrunner 2 introduces periodic community challenges where players worldwide can participate and showcase their skills to win prizes. Whether it's speedrunning or creating Ghostrunner 2 art, these events bring the community together and offer exclusive rewards for top performers.
Pre-order Ghostrunner 2 now for incredible bonuses. Upgrade to Brutal edition for 48-hour early access, season pass, and much more. Explore all of our pre-order options.
In Conclusion... Ghostrunner 2 promises an electrifying blend of strategic combat, immersive lore, and dynamic gameplay. As you gear up for this intense cyber ninja experience, remember these tips to navigate its challenges. And oh, while you're parkouring through the city, keep an eye out for Easter eggs, especially those tipping a hat to our amazing Ghostrunner Discord community.
Play the Ghostrunner 2 demo now on Steam! Ghostrunner 2 launches October 26, 2023 on Steam.
Watch the new Ghostrunner 2 Demo trailer now:
The wait is over! The Ghostrunner 2 demo is now live on Steam, offering players a taste of the thrilling cyberpunk experience that awaits them. Take control of Jack and experience exhilarating new combat and motorbike action as you traverse the streets of Dharma Tower like never before. The demo offers a sneak peek into the intense action and lightning-fast combat that awaits you in Ghostrunner 2.
Ghostrunner 2 abilities:
You’ll have the chance to test out some of Jack’s remarkable abilities, each of which plays a crucial role in your journey through Dharma Tower and beyond:
Shuriken – Master the art of throwing shurikens to unlock doors, trigger explosions, and take down enemies from a distance. Tempest – Unleash a powerful blast that can eliminate multiple enemies at once. Perfect your timing to deflect enemy projectiles back at them and interact with essential objects. Sensory Boost – Slow down time, granting you the agility to dodge incoming attacks with precision. Use this ability to overcome challenging obstacles and collect hard-to-reach items. Grapple – Utilize the grappling hook to swing through the environment with ease, reaching new heights and exploring hidden areas.
Ghostrunner Evolved:
Jack’s combat prowess has evolved, allowing him to more effectively block incoming attacks, giving players better control during intense battles. Levels are filled with exploding barrels, rails that you can grind, destructible walls hiding secrets, and neutral entities that can give you that edge.
The wait is almost over. Dive into new details on pre-order bonuses:
Pre-order Ghostrunner 2 for $39.99 to receive the Traditional Katana Pack including the Red Eye Dragon and Golden Traditional Sword and Hand Skins.
Pre-order Ghostrunner 2 Deluxe Edition for $49.99 to receive: - Ghostrunner 2 Game - Red Eye Dragon Traditional Sword and Hand Skin - Golden Traditional Sword and Hand Skin - Ahriman's Katana Sword and Hand Skin - Modern Energy Sword and Hand Skin - Molten Blade Sword and Hand Skin - Gothic Blue Sword and Hand Skin - Hand Hologram with Username
Pre-order Ghostrunner 2 Brutal Edition for $69.99 to receive: - Ghostrunner 2 Game - 48-hour early launch access - Ahriman's Katana Sword and Hand Skin - Modern Energy Sword and Hand Skin - Molten Blade Sword and Hand Skin - Gothic Blue Sword and Hand Skin - Hand Hologram with Username - Aqua Animated Sword and Hand Skin - Design 24A Motorcycle Skin - Ghostrunner 2 Season Pass ($19.99 Value)
After you complete the demo then Pre-order Ghostrunner 2 and save humanity in style.
We are hosting a Ghostrunner art contest from now until September 24. Art must contain the Ghostrunner theme. You can read about all the details on Discord at https://discord.gg/ghostrunner
When the event begins the Ghostrunner Event channel on Discord will go live. You can submit your art on Discord or on Twitter by tagging #GhostrunnerArt
Rules:
• Only submit Ghostrunner art. Try to incorporate the theme of Ghostrunner into the art. • You must submit an image/GIF. • It must be your own original work. • No NSFW submissions. • You only need to submit your entry in our server. • Only one entry per person. • Submissions period ends September 24 at 12PM PDT.
After all submissions have been received we will then add them to a Google form and open voting to the entire community. Voting will also last for a week.
The top 10 voted entries will get to pick a prize from our prize pool. This prize pool is comprised of a free copy of Ghostrunner 2, that you will get to play before launch, and many Steam games.
We will also feature winning art work across the Ghostrunner community.
Ghostrunner is currently on sale during the 505 Games Publisher Sale. Play now before Ghostrunner 2 launches on October 26.
The entire Ghostrunner team is proud to share that Ghostrunner has sold over 2.5 million units since it launched on October 27, 2020!
Thank you for being a part of the Ghostrunner community and helping to spread the word about Ghostrunner and Ghostrunner 2.
We originally intended to make a 2 million units sold announcement, but the excitement around Ghostrunner 2 has been so incredible that we quickly jumped to 2.5+ million copies so we thought we might as well provide you the most up to date figures ːsteamhappyː. Regardless, we still wanted to share with you an awesome image of 505 Games presenting One More Level with a plaque and poster to celebrate the 2 million copies sold achievement. Something tells us we are going to need to make a 3 million unit announcement soon! Thank you for the incredible support.
We are truly excited to share Ghostrunner 2 with the world. By now you have probably seen some of the incredible reviews from media and fans who played a few levels at Gamescom.
If you are interested in catching up on all things Ghostrunner 2 then check out our new Ghostrunner 2 Overview video we recently shared with the community.
Ghostrunner 2 launches on October 26, 2023! Pre-orders are available now. This is your chance to support the development of Ghostrunner 2 and get some awesome pre-order bonuses including 48-hour early access, awesome skins, and more! Pre-order Ghostrunner 2 now and join us for launch.
There are some mind-blowing surprises in Ghostrunner 2 that you are going to want to experience, and not get spoiled, so make sure you play Ghostrunner 2 at launch.
Pre-order Ghostrunner 2 Deluxe Edition for $49.99 to receive: - Ghostrunner 2 Game - Red Eye Dragon Traditional Sword and Hand Skin - Golden Traditional Sword and Hand Skin - Ahriman's Katana Sword and Hand Skin - Modern Energy Sword and Hand Skin - Molten Blade Sword and Hand Skin - Gothic Blue Sword and Hand Skin - Hand Hologram with Username
Pre-order Ghostrunner 2 Brutal Edition for $69.99 to receive: - Ghostrunner 2 Game - 48-hour early launch access - Ahriman's Katana Sword and Hand Skin - Modern Energy Sword and Hand Skin - Molten Blade Sword and Hand Skin - Gothic Blue Sword and Hand Skin - Hand Hologram with Username - Aqua Animated Sword and Hand Skin - Design 24A Motorcycle Skin - Ghostrunner 2 Season Pass ($19.99 Value)
ːsteamthumbsupːPre-order today and let us know in the comments or on social which edition you prefer. ːsteamthisː
Blood will run in the highly anticipated hardcore FPP slasher set one year after the events of Ghostrunner. Adventure through a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future that takes place after the fall of the Keymaster, a tyrant who ruled over Dharma Tower, the last refuge of mankind. Jack is back to take on the violent AI cult that has assembled outside Dharma Tower.
Featuring incredible katana combat mechanics, a deeper exploration of the world beyond Dharma Tower, nonlinear levels with complex motorbike sections, exciting new modes, and all the action you loved about Ghostrunner. Plus, boss fights are more interactive, giving players freedom to choose how to survive battles against the toughest opponents.
Master the Cybervoid if you hope to survive. Take on challenging, new enemies as you traverse interactive environments including exploding barrels, destructible walls, helpful neutral entities, and countless improvements that keep combat exciting and fresh. Can’t get enough? Dive even deeper into the lore and plot with the new dialogue system.
Visit the upgraded Ghostrunner website and let us know in the comments or on social what you think.
We are thrilled to announce the registration for the Ghostrunner 2 Beta and share a Previously on Ghostrunner video.
We know you are all excited to be a part of this amazing opportunity and get early access to this incredible game. If you are interested in participating in the Ghostrunner 2 Private Beta then you can sign up here: https://505.games/GR2Beta
This is your chance to be among the first to play Ghostrunner 2. Space in the Ghostrunner 2 Beta is limited so register now. All Beta testers will be featured in the credits for Ghostrunner 2!
Watch the Previously On Ghostrunner recap video below. *Spoiler warning, video contains the ending to Ghostrunner*
The Previously on Ghostrunner video recaps the events that led to Jack’s liberation of Dharma Tower, setting the scene for him to explore the wasteland beyond in Ghostrunner 2.
Join the Ghostrunner community on the official Discord and subreddit to chat about the Beta.
Activities June 25 from 12PM to 3PM PT / 7PM to 10PM UTC:
Ghostrunner Art We are going to open our multimedia channel to all Ghostrunner art. Top art wins some nice Ghostrunner prizes. Full details will be shared next week on Discord.
Speedrunning Live Anyone still have those Ghostrunner skills? We are going to be checking in live on YouTube and Twitch to see who is broadcasting their live run. Fastest runs accepted onto the speedrun.com leaderboards are going to win some nice Ghostrunner prizes.
Trivia Join us for fun trivia and lets test your Ghostrunner and non-Ghostrunner knowledge.
Live Stage with Ghostrunner officials We are going to take a break, play some discord games, and chat about Ghostrunner 2.
And more!
If you missed the news, Ghostrunner 2 launches in 2023! That's right, Jack is Back with a new trailer. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2144740/Ghostrunner_2/ Watch the trailer and let us know what you think. Please wishlist Ghostrunner 2 now!
Jacks back! Ghostrunner 2 has been officially revealed! The sequel to the IGN nomination Action Game of the Year has been shrouded in secrecy until now, but we have some exciting details to share with you that are sure to get your adrenaline pumping.
Ghostrunner 2 explores the world of Ghostrunner, with the player visiting more places, not only Dharma Tower. The game's story takes place one year after the events of the first game. The people of Dharma Tower are rebuilding, commerce begins to flow, and there is hope for the future. However, with the Keymaster dead, a power vacuum develops with deadlier enemies looking to conquer Dharma tower.
Ghostrunner 2 offers everything you loved about the original, but with even more exciting features. While the first game certainly had some challenging bosses, the sequel takes it to the next level. Get ready to face off against some of the toughest opponents you've ever encountered.
The new dialog system allows diving deeper into the lore and plot of GR2. Jack can interact with NPCs that are his friends from the Climbers faction. Plus, there is now a central HQ base of operations where Jack can take a break from missions.
With enhanced gameplay mechanics, more levels to explore, and epic boss fights, Ghostrunner 2 promises to be an exciting and thrilling adventure. With the new skills and powerful Ultimate abilities, players can be more creative during encounters and make the most demanding encounters more accessible. For instance, players can now block projectiles and attacks using the block feature, with each attack having its own cost in stamina. Additionally, there are new skills, such as Shadow, which allows Jack to trick enemies by leaving his copy on the casting spot and entering cloak mode.
Level Design is more versatile, and most of the arenas have multiple ways that can be played. There are many new enemy types, some of the old ones are also redone to fit the new gameplay better, giving players more freedom in choosing how to defeat the most challenging foes.
Cybervoids are utilized better, with the player having more freedom and fun time playing those sections, as the movement is non-limited as it was in Ghostrunner, and there are sometimes combat sections to provide a good intermission from regular levels.
One of the most exciting new features of Ghostrunner 2 is the addition of the motorbike! Some levels that feature the motorbike are far more complex and open world than typical Ghostrunner levels. This means that you'll have to use your wits and your skills to navigate through these levels, and you'll have to be on your toes at all times.
The game progression system has been completely redone, allowing players to experiment in various ways. The interactive environment also includes exploding barrels, destructible walls, and more, which can be used by the player. The game now offers more ways to play, not just the campaign. This means that you can climb on the leaderboards and compete against your friends in new and exciting ways.
Join the community on social to stay up to date on all things Ghostrunner.
Prepare for ultimate action with the Dishonored and Ghostrunner bundle! The Ghostrunner family is truly excited to partner with Dishonored for this opportunity. Learn more about each title below.
Experience the definitive Dishonored collection. This complete compilation includes Dishonored, winner of over 100 Game of Year awards, as well as all of its additional content - Dunwall City Trials, The Knife of Dunwall, The Brigmore Witches and Void Walker’s Arsenal.
Developed by Arkane Studios, Edge Online’s 2012 Studio of the Year, Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal. Pursue your enemies under the cover of darkness or ruthlessly attack them head on with weapons drawn. The outcome of each mission plays out based on the choices you make.
Ghostrunner is a hardcore FPP slasher packed with lightning-fast action, set in a grim, cyberpunk megastructure. Climb Dharma Tower, humanity’s last shelter, after a world-ending cataclysm. Make your way up from the bottom to the top, confront the tyrannical Keymaster, and take your revenge. The streets of this tower city are full of violence. Mara the Keymaster rules with an iron fist and little regard for human life.
As resources diminish, the strong prey on the weak and chaos threatens to consume what little order remains. The decisive last stand is coming. A final attempt to set things right before mankind goes over the edge of extinction.
As the most advanced blade fighter ever created, you’re always outnumbered but never outclassed. Slice your enemies with a monomolecular katana, dodge bullets with your superhuman reflexes, and employ a variety of specialized techniques to prevail.
One-hit one-kill mechanics make combat fast and intense. Use your superior mobility (and frequent checkpoints!) to engage in a never-ending dance with death fearlessly.
Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.