Almost eight years after the full release of the original game, Prison Architect 2 is on the way, and it’s arriving on virtual shelves sooner than many may expect.
In the same year, the rights to the game were purchased bystrategy behemoth Paradox Interactive. However, despite regular updates to the original, news concerning the release of a sequel has been limited.
Now, that sequel has been announced, it’s bringing some significant changes to the original formula.
Prison Architect goes 3D and dials up the detail
The big change comes in the visual department, as the game moves away from the original 2D layout and towards shiny 3D.
Significant updates have been made to the internal simulation systems, with far more advanced relationships and behaviors between inmates. Additionally, how those inmates develop under the player’s care is a finer balance, with behavior highly dependent on management style.
As expected, Prison Architect 2 will feature a full career mode, upgraded from the last game and set across a new world map. Though some details are still under wraps, it does look like the emphasis has been placed on allowing the player to manage their way, whether that be progressive rehabilitation or harsh retribution.
Game Director Gareth Wright had this to say on the upcoming release: “InPrison Architect 2, our team set out to create the next level in management gameplay. A greater degree of player freedom, impactful choices, and inmate simulation come together to provide an enhanced presentation of prison management, in a 3D world.
“We look forward to seeing how players get creative with multiple floors and catwalks to finally construct and expand in 3D. And then optimize and balance their prison’s safety, security and self-betterment.”
More details on the game will inevitably emerge as Prison Architect 2 barrels towards launch in the coming weeks.
James Lynch is a Games Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in Destiny, World of Warcraft, Baldur’s Gate, Elden Ring, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Assassin’s Creed, strategy and RPG games. He also has bylines at CBR and GG Recon. You can contact him at: james.lynch@dexerto.com
