Fellow Traveller and Jump Over The Age have recently announced when players can get their hands on the eagerly anticipated Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector for the Nintendo Switch.
In this installment, you step into the shoes of a Sleeper on the run. Your character is grappling with a failing body, and after procuring a ship and assembling a crew, you’re thrust into a world where you must accept contracts to make a living amidst the sprawling Starward Belt. It’s a constant battle to decide whether to risk it all for bigger rewards or to play it safe to avoid damaging your essential dice – the very tools you need to survive – and accumulating glitches in your Sleeper’s fragile system.
The publisher highlights some key elements of the game, such as:
Stay Ahead of Your Past: After breaking free from corporate reins, you’re now tangled up with a criminal gang and its imposing leader, Laine. In a daring move to liberate yourself by altering your system’s core code, you find yourself on the run once again, dealing with a body that’s starting to struggle, a hefty bounty on your head, and with no memory to guide you.
Push Your Luck: Each class in the game now comes with a distinctive “Push” ability. These can be upgraded and personalized to either tip the scales in your favor during tough assignments or potentially send you spiraling out of control. You can reroll your dice to change the outcome, or choose to risk everything on a single, daring move. This adds a whole new layer of tactical depth to the gameplay for each class.
Reboot / Rebuild / Repair: Life in the Belt is tough, and that includes maintaining your artificial body. The intuitive dice mechanics from the original game make a comeback, enhanced for this sequel. You’ll need to carefully manage your stress and any damage to your dice, while dealing with glitches as they affect your system. Each cycle is a chance to roll the dice and see how far you can push your luck.
Do The Job, Get Paid: Contracts introduce a strategic gameplay dimension, demanding preparation and the right tactical approach for these high-stakes tasks. Yet, you’ll also have to remain nimble and adaptable, reacting to the dice rolls and unexpected twists each job might throw your way.
Navigate The Belt: The Starward Belt expands your horizons beyond the confines of a single station. Moving from hub to hub, you’ll have the liberty to pick jobs and set goals according to your own wants. It’s a living, breathing world where curiosity can lead to new rewards and discovery, but resource management will be key to maximizing your journey.
Choose Your Future: Choices are at the heart of what makes Citizen Sleeper captivating, and the sequel elevates this with fresh skill checks letting you express your class and character more vividly. With branching story paths, you’ll face tough decisions shaping your character’s destiny and the world around you.
Mark your calendars, as Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is set to launch digitally on 31 January 2025, available worldwide through the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo Switch.
Here’s a glimpse of what’s to come with the game’s trailer, giving us a taste of the thrilling adventure that awaits.
