Second Wave is an arcade developed by Challengers Games, released 31 May 2024 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Android.
What Second Wave is
Second Wave is an arcade game developed by Challengers Games and released in 2024. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Over the years, wars have been fought over a unique resource that has helped the continent advance in both Science and Technology: The Arcane Stone. Throughout these years, certain characters have risen to prominence, either as Heroes or Exiles, fighting a second generation war for the Arcane Stone. Learn the history of Armantia and its destructive past, and take matters into your own hands through various game modes to unlock the hidden mystery behind The Arcane Stone.
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It supports multiplayer for up to 25 players online. Available modes: Co-operative and Multiplayer.
What it launched against
Second Wave launched on 31 May 2024, within three weeks of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Hellblade II: Senua's Saga, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Nine Sols. It arrived 4 years into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.
Released around the same time: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Hellblade II: Senua's Saga, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Nine Sols.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
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