Wolcen Studio is putting its dark fantasy sequel back in players’ hands. Wolcen 2’s Closed Alpha 2 runs November 26 to 30, testing sharper combat, a new pistol ability and a new Shadowform mechanic shaped by feedback from the first alpha.

Wolcen Studio has been hard at work following the successful gamescom 2026 reveal of Wolcen 2, the sequel to its 2020 isometric dark fantasy action RPG, Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem. Today, the studio announced that Wolcen 2’s Closed Alpha 2 playtest begins on November 26.

With a community-driven ideology at its core, Wolcen 2 has grown significantly with the feedback received from the first Closed Alpha playtest in August. This is something the team has learned from its experience developing Wolcen 2’s predecessor, Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem and the ExtrAction RPG Gods, Death & Reapers. As part of Wolcen Studio’s commitment to the community, the team has begun hosting Community FAQ’s on the Wolcen Studio YouTube channel.

Closed Alpha 2, available from November 26 to 30, brings a series of improvements to the overall combat feel and pacing, the Combat Mastery, and the Twilight Procession to provide more clarity on build paths and easier use, as well as a smoother UI and user experience based on player feedback. This playtest will also test a new Pistol Ability: Havoc Orb and a new Shadowform mechanic: Parasitic Shadows!

Those who wish to enter a world on the brink of collapse and face unspeakable horrors can register for Wolcen 2’s second Closed Alpha by registering at the Wolcen Studios Playtest Program website.

About Wolcen 2: In Wolcen 2, enter a grim, dark fantasy world shaped by reality-bending powers. In your quest for freedom and redemption, you will encounter horrors beyond the rift that you can face alone, or with up to four players in co-op. Staying true to its predecessor, this hack-and-slash action RPG features no predefined classes. Choose the weapons that suit your preferred playstyle, then unlock, customize, and master their abilities. As you develop passive talents and collect gear that supports your choices, your character gradually grows into an archetype of your own making. Build a melee mage, spellblade, tank caster, gunslinger, or an archetype entirely your own. Your identity evolves through the choices you make.

Key Features of Wolcen 2:

• Experience a Story-Driven Campaign: The world is in turmoil. Anathea, the goddess who holds the Rift between reality and the demonic Void shut, has been mortally wounded. Forced out of exile, the Warlord, a bastard son of the Shadow God, and his companions become entangled in a prophecy that promises salvation but demands sacrifice. Joined by returning characters from Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, they must confront the fate laid out before them, or seek a more brutal path to preserve their freedom and save reality.
• Every Choice Shapes Your Power: Your skills, weapons, passives, and equipment are designed to work together. Hunt for build-defining items, gather materials, and craft what your character needs. Experiment with mechanical synergies that can change how you fight, while clear and structured systems help you understand and refine every build.
• Borne by Shadows: Fast, rhythmic combat throws you against waves of melee attackers, ranged threats, and powerful enemies. Chain abilities, set up devastating combinations, and tear through dense packs before confronting brutal bosses. When the odds turn, unleash your Shadow Form to overwhelm your enemies, reclaim control of the fight, and become something even demons fear.
• Exiled Together: Embark on the ultimate quest for redemption alone or with up to three additional friends in co-operative play online.
• After the Campaign: Wolcen 2’s story campaign is only the beginning. In Conquest, factions continue to fight for power across dynamic battlefields. The Tower of Wonders lets you pursue specific rewards while influencing the difficulty and outcome of each ascent. Both modes support long-term item searching, new builds, collection goals, and character growth beyond the final chapter of the story.

Wolcen 2 is planned to enter Steam Early Access in 2027, with fan feedback being an integral part of development. The full release is intended for Windows PC and current-generation consoles, with content updates to include additional story content and activities designed to expand the world, systems, and endgame over time. Fans can wishlist the game today on Steam.

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