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Shadow Warrior 2

Shadow Warrior 2

Flying Wild Hog · Devolver Digital

activeReleased Oct 13, 2016steam

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.

Year 6

Oct 13, 2021 - Oct 13, 2022

1 change

Tracked sources for Shadow Warrior 2 were limited between 2021-10-13 and 2022-10-13, with only 1 verified change captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Shadow Warrior 3 Launch and sits between Shadow Warrior 2: Bounty Hunt Part 1 DLC Available on 2017-03-16 (dlc_release) and no later tracked updates in the current dataset, making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

  • Verified activity: 2022-03-01 - Shadow Warrior 3 Launch: Shadow Warrior 3 is now available on Steam, featuring Lo Wang and Orochi Zilla in a new adventure..
  • What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
  • Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Shadow Warrior 2: Bounty Hunt Part 1 DLC Available on 2017-03-16 (dlc_release).
  • After this window: No later tracked activity is present in the current dataset.

Year 5

Oct 13, 2020 - Oct 13, 2021

0 changes
Nothing notable this year.

Year 4

Oct 13, 2019 - Oct 13, 2020

0 changes
Nothing notable this year.

Year 3

Oct 13, 2018 - Oct 13, 2019

0 changes
Nothing notable this year.

Year 2

Oct 13, 2017 - Oct 13, 2018

0 changes
Nothing notable this year.

Year 1

Oct 13, 2016 - Oct 13, 2017

464 changes

Shadow Warrior 2: Bounty Hunt Part 1 DLC launched on March 16, 2017, introducing fourteen new missions, two new weapons, and four new perks. Earlier, on December 8, 2016, the Way of the Wang DLC added trials, crafting modes, and new weapons, significantly expanding gameplay options.

  • DLC Releases:

    • Bounty Hunt Part 1: Released March 16, 2017, featuring fourteen new missions including "Plague of the Bunny Lords" and "Danger Zone on Mt. Akuma", along with the weapons Medusa Ray and EX-GF01 minigun.
    • Way of the Wang: Launched December 8, 2016, introducing trials, crafting modes, and new weapons.

  • New Content:

    • New Missions: Added fourteen missions in the Bounty Hunt DLC.
    • New Weapons: Medusa Ray and EX-GF01 minigun introduced in the Bounty Hunt DLC, alongside the Fist of Gozu from the Way of the Wang DLC.
    • New Perks: Introduced four perks including Revenge and Shared Pain in the Bounty Hunt DLC.
    • Brutal Trials: Seven new trials were added, providing challenging gameplay.

  • Gameplay Improvements:

    • Orbs of Masamune: Introduced as a new currency to enhance weapon stats after the second mission.
    • Crafting Modes: New modes like Infuse Gem and Purify Gem were added.
    • Difficulty Adjustments: Three new difficulty tiers for Insane difficulty were introduced, enhancing challenge levels.

  • Seasonal Events:

    • Holiday Event: A special Christmas quest allowed players to help Lo Wang gather lost Christmas gifts during a limited-time event in December 2016.
    • PAYDAY 2 Crossover: A crossover event featuring PAYDAY 2 weapons and Dallas mask launched on January 31, 2017.

  • Balance Changes:

    • The experience cap was removed on all difficulties, and bonuses for experience on higher difficulties were introduced, enhancing progression.