Developer Steel Mantis have announced that their upcoming sequel to Slain: Back from Hell, Slain 2: The Beast Within will also be coming to XBOX Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles alongside its PC (Steam) release. A release date is still TBC but we know that the game will arrive in 2026.
With gorgeous pixel art, plenty of gore and one hell of a metal soundtrack, the new trailer announcing the console versions showcasing the games bloody combat and Prince Akran’s transition to a vicious werewolf:
In the sequel, “the battle rages on against the tyrannical, demonic forces of Lord Vroll. Players step into the heavy-metal-soaked boots of Prince Akran, the last of the legendary Wolf Knights. Armed with the iconic, sentient blade Bathoryn, Akran must navigate a dying world, searching for sacred relics to push back the creeping abyss.”
Slain 2: The Beast Within PlayStation Physical Version
A physical version of Slain 2 has been confirmed for PlayStation 5 only, with a very modest price of £19.99 directly from Silver Lining. There is a note on their page that ESRB versions of the game will also be available in local retailers for $24.99/€24.99.
Slain 2: The Beast Within Demo
As well as a confirmation that the game is coming to XBOX Series X|S and PS5, if you’re a Steam player, the free demo has surprise released today. There is no mention of a console demo at this time. The developers ask for your feedback on the demo via their social media channels or Discord.
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