After announcing the sequel to release in 2020, Idea Factory International announced that Death end re;Quest 2 releases this summer on the PlayStation 4 and PC (Steam). The gameplay takes place in two different time periods: day and night. During the day, you’ll search for clues and explore. At night, the town becomes haunted. Carnivorous creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting for you. A different approach than its predecessor, which you can read our review of Death end re;Quest. A few characters from the first installment will make a return.

Synopsis for the story from the official website:

Following her father’s death, Mai Toyama is admitted to Wordsworth, an all-girl’s dormitory in the quiet town of Le Choara. It is there that she traces the last whereabouts of her little sister, Sanae, only to discover she is nowhere to be found. On the verge of desperation, she places her USB stick into Arata Mizunashi’s laptop to begin uncovering Le Choara’s terrible, but wondrous mysteries.

So begins a new cycle of despair… Arata Mizunashi has disappeared. The tragic murders of twenty girls are about to commence. El Strain, a religion woven into Le Choara’s way of life. Barbas is always watching…

The opening cinematic clip released, viewable below the article. Death end re;Quest 2 releases this summer on the PlayStation 4 and Steam.

Source: Idea Factory International