Summary
Prison Architect 2released a new trailer that showcased some of the game’s major upgrades, such as its 3D overhaul. ThePrison Architectsequel will be released this Spring on March 26.
2015’sPrison Architectwas originally an indie game that went viral due to its well-made and intuitive simulation features, as well as its charming UI and unique prison theme. These attributes ledPrison Architectto become regarded as one of thebest sandbox simulation gamesout there. Since then, many things have changed forPrison Architect, including who owns the franchise. However,Prison Architect 2’s new trailer gives fans good reason to be excited about the series' future.
Prison Architect 2’s trailer revealed that the series is going 3D in 2024. The original game featured a lovable yet simple 2D design, but it seems that the sequel is going for a slightly more modern look. However,Prison Architect 2is still keeping the original game’s beloved art style. The trailer shows an inmate attempting to escape a prison as the world around him morphs from 2D to 3D. The trailer also reveals some gameplay which shows thatPrison Architect 2will now allow players to build vertically, allowing users to create even more impressive and complex prisons. The game’s Steam page further reveals thatPrison Architect 2will feature smarter inmates with distinct personalities and relationships, a Career Mode that allows the user to progress through different prisons, and improved control over a prison’s inmates, policies, architecture, and more.Prison Architect 2will be available on PC and current-gen consoles for $39.99.
Prison Architect 2 Release Date
While details remain pretty sparse regarding the sequel, fans are hopeful that the game will be a worthy successor to the cult-favoritePrison Architect. However, fans also have reason to be somewhat hesitant in trustingPrison Architect 2to be a successful title. In 2019,Prison Architectwas purchased by Paradox Interactive, leading to some significant changes.
Paradox Interactive quickly began to develop paid DLC for the popular indie game, releasing small additions that could be purchased for anywhere between $1.99 to $9.99, and also releasedsome freePrison Architectexpansions. Most of the paid additions were received with mixed reviews despite introducing unique, new features. The game’s immediate transition to paid DLC left a sour taste in some fans.
Prison Architect’s Jungle Pack DLC, the game’s most recent expansion released in February 2023. This DLC allowed players to manage a prison built deep in a tropical forest, introducing a new look to the game in addition to new features like tropical fever. Hopefully,Prison Architect 2will launch with a full lineup of features instead of holding some back for later DLC releases.
Prison Architect
WHERE TO PLAY
Will you build and manage a prison to create social order where it’s failed in the past, offering rehabilitation and peaceful coexistence amongst inmates? Will your prison disregard human rights, impose intentional harshness and be devoid of any notions of wellbeing and freedom? The choice is yours.Acting as both architect and governor, you control every detail of your Prison - from building new cells and facilities to hiring staff and creating reform programs - all while dealing with informants, contraband smuggling, gang warfare, full scale riots and more!Once your prison is built, go online with World of Wardens to share your designs with the community. You can also browse and play other Architects’ prisons from around the world!
