Gamers have a double dose of exciting news this week with the release of a limited-time demo for Endless Legend 2 and the staggering success of the co-op roguelike Guntouchables. Players can dive into a new Endless Legend 2 demo for a week, offering a glimpse of the upcoming early access launch, while Guntouchables has seen over two million players claim it during a recent 24-hour free giveaway.
Endless Legend 2 Demo Available Now
Amplitude Studios has released a demo for Endless Legend 2, allowing players to experience a portion of the highly anticipated 4X strategy game before its early access launch on September 22. This limited-time demo is available for one week, concluding on August 18. It provides a taste of the full game, featuring the Kin of Sheredyn and the Aspects factions, along with the necrophages. Players will encounter turn caps but can experience two tide-fall events on the world of Saiadha. While progress won’t carry over to the early access version, it offers a valuable opportunity to explore the game’s unique faction design and storytelling.
- Demo Duration: One week, ending August 18.
- Factions Included: Kin of Sheredyn, Aspects, and Necrophages.
- Early Access Launch: September 22.
Guntouchables’ Massive Free Launch Success
The co-op roguelike Guntouchables experienced an overwhelming response during its 24-hour free giveaway, attracting over two million players. Developer Game Swing described the promotion as a "huge bet" that paid off significantly, boosting the game’s visibility. The game peaked at over 16,000 concurrent players on Steam, a substantial figure for an unknown studio’s co-op roguelike. Despite a relatively low number of official reviews, Guntouchables has garnered nearly 1,800 user reviews, many praising its value. The game remains affordably priced at $4.99, ensuring continued player engagement.
- Players Acquired: Over 2 million in 24 hours.
- Peak Concurrent Players: Over 16,000.
- Current Price: $4.99.
