The release delay to this year for Slain 2: The Beast Within has worked in Steel Mantis’ favour, as they’ve now announced that in addition to the game coming to Steam, the follow-up to the 2016 original will also be heading to the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series. And for physical media fans, there will also be a physical version for the PlayStation 5, which you can pre-order now from Silver Lining Direct.
If that’s not enough, you can even get a taste for what’s to come with the newly-launched demo on Steam.
In Slain 2: The Beast Within, players take up the blade as Prince Akran, last of the Wolf Knights, bound to a curse that grants the strength and savagery of the Beast. Under the light of the full moon, Akran can transform into a monstrous werewolf, tearing through enemies with unmatched ferocity. Lord Vroll’s corruption has spread across the land, and only fire, steel, and a whole lot of metal riffs can stop it.
Embark on three interwoven journeys to recover ancient relics of immense power: The Eye, The Heart, and The Dagger. Each quest offers distinct environments, enemies, and challenges, from storm-lashed fortresses to spectral coastlines and the abyss itself. Lord Vroll’s dominion is protected by champions of nightmare, abyssal warlocks, vengeful witches, and creatures born of darkness. Every major encounter tests not just your skill, but your resolve.
Cut down your foes with a mix of heavy melee strikes, well-timed counterattacks, and devastating elemental powers from the sword Bathoryn. Switch between fire, ice, and raw magical force to adapt your approach to each monstrous foe. If that’s not enough, you can harness the power, and the danger, of the full moon. Transform into a towering werewolf mid-battle, ripping through enemies with speed, strength, and brutal claw attacks. You’ll need to master the balance between your human and beast forms to survive the most dangerous encounters.