puzzle video game
The Talos Principle 2
By Croteam, released 1 Jan 2023
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
The Talos Principle 2 is a first-person puzzle adventure from Croteam, set in a world where biological humanity is extinct but human culture continues in a city of robots. A mysterious megastructure draws the player into questions about civilization, the cosmos and how to respond to humanity's past. The story is character-driven and has multiple endings shaped by choices and allegiances. Its puzzles range across varying difficulty levels, including metapuzzles and Gold puzzles; players can finish without solving every puzzle or pursue full mastery. New abilities include gravity manipulation and mind transference, alongside mechanics from the first game. The game is single-player, with full controller support, Steam Cloud, HDR and Family Sharing listed. Its platforms are Windows and Xbox Series X|S, with Steam availability specified for Windows. Devolver Digital publishes it. The listed release date is November 2, 2023.
What players like, and what they don't
- Puzzles span varying difficulty levels
- Gravity manipulation and mind transference abilities
- Story has multiple endings
- Full controller support and Steam Cloud
- Single-player only
- Listed platform options are Windows and Xbox Series X|S
Who it suits
It suits solo players who want first-person puzzles alongside a philosophical, choice-shaped story. Players can either leave some puzzles unsolved or pursue complete mastery.
The Talos Principle 2 combines varied puzzles with a story about civilization and the legacy of humanity. Its optional puzzle completion and multiple endings give players different ways to approach its challenges and narrative.
