The long-awaited Axiom Verge 2 metroidvania PC version has become a temporary Epic Games Store exclusive

Computer version of metroidvania Axiom Verge 2 will be released this year as a temporary digital store exclusive Epic Games Store… The announcement took place during the presentation Epic Games Store Spring ShowcaseThe game can already be added to the desired

Based on the appeal of the creator of the franchise Thomas Happ, his decision was influenced by the financial support of Epic Games, which is of great importance to him.

Happ explained that developing the first part of the Axiom Verge was a kind of hobby for him, while producing the second is the only job on which the future of him and his family depends.… Therefore, he chooses the most advantageous perspective for himself.

“I would be lying if I said that the only reason I decided to release the game exclusively on the Epic Games Store is because I’m a huge fan of the platform and the wonderful people who are working on it (although that is also the case).

Developing the first part of Axiom Verge, which I started more than ten years ago, was a hobby for me. I had a well-paid job with bonuses, and the dog and I had enough.

I didn’t expect Axiom Verge to be able to provide me. I hoped that in the end that I could please myself with a new machine or at least buying a new PC.

To say that I live very differently today would be an understatement. Now Axiom Verge is my job, and I also have a wife and a child who depend on me and on the game. I like that my hobby has become my full-time job, but at the same time I am aware of my responsibility to my family.

I don’t want to go into details about the agreements with Epic Games, but I will say that they allowed me to put the stress out of my head for a while and just focus on creating the game. “

Happ also reached out to Steam fans and explained that the game will also be released there when the time is right.… In relation to Valve, he has exceptional respect.

“Before I signed with Epic Games, my business partner Dan Adelman spoke to Valve and explained our position. better for me and my family. “

Of the Axiom Verge 2 consoles, it has been announced only for Nintendo Switch, but Happ hopes to share his plans for systems soon as well. Sony and Microsoft

The game was previously pushed back from late 2023 to the first half of 2023.

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