Get ready to dive back into the neon-soaked chaos of Diamond Core Metropolis. Altergaze has officially announced that HoverGrease 2, the highly anticipated sequel to their cult-favorite twin-stick hero shooter, will launch on May 22, 2026.
After eight years of development—starting from a 2018 character concept affectionately known as “Sexy Frog Lady”—this “Top-Down Shooter x Hero Shooter” hybrid is finally ready to merge 90s arcade nostalgia with modern tactical depth.
A World Built on Biotech and Bad Attitudes
The world of HoverGrease 2 isn’t your typical chrome-and-rain cyberpunk. It’s a bio-cyberpunk dystopia where humanity has mastered the human genome. In this future, mutations aren’t just accidents; they’re the latest trend.
Players take control of one of 10 unique mutants, each brought to life via full-performance motion capture. Whether you’re fighting through the grime of the Downtown streets in Pine Bay or the neon heights of the Skyrise District, the game’s aesthetic is an unapologetic homage to 80s and 90s classics like Biker Mice from Mars and TMNT.
Key Features at Launch
- 14-Chapter Single-Player Campaign: A narrative-driven story mode that explores the backstories of the mutants and the corruption of Diamond Core.
- Fast-Paced 5v5 Multiplayer: Competitive team-based combat where positioning and reflexes trump complex “builds.”
- Massive Arsenal: Each mutant comes with their own suite of abilities, totalling over 180 unique weapons and attacks across the roster.
- Pure Skill, No Pay-to-Win: Altergaze has doubled down on a “skills-only” approach. All heroes and weapons are available for purchase; monetisation is strictly limited to cosmetics like skins and badges.
Meet the Mutants
The roster is designed to fit diverse playstyles, moving away from rigid MOBA roles and toward fluid shooter mechanics:
- Frontline Chaos: Madeye Bull and Piggy D. Smith excel at melee dash-and-slash tactics.
- Heavy Ordnance: Kimmy Frog brings the heat with high-damage rockets.
- Precision & Support: Snipe from the shadows with Scarlet Fox or keep the team alive with Labrat Perry.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
What sets HoverGrease 2 apart from the crowded hero-shooter market is its “Easy to pick up, hard to master” philosophy. Using a WASD + Mouse or twin-stick gamepad setup, the game feels more like a high-octane arcade shooter than a slow-burning strategy game. It’s about the “arcade thrill,” prioritising the “ooh” and “aah” of a well-placed shot over the math of a character sheet.
“Strategy and teamwork trump everything, but at its heart, HoverGrease 2 is about the adrenaline of the moment.” — Altergaze Development Team
HoverGrease 2 launches May 22, 2026, for PC via Steam.
Find out more here – https://hovergrease.com/r/steam?s=pr
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