Summary
GreedFall 2: The Dying Worldis the upcoming sequel to Spiders' 2019 original action RPG.GreedFall 2: The Dying Worldis poised to expand on the franchise’s unique take on its pseudo-historical Age of Exploration period setting with fantasy aspects via a prequel story that ostensibly will draw heavily from and connect closely to the events ofGreedFall.However, from the information Spiders has provided so far, fans can expect to experience it from a much different perspective, specifically in regard to its narrative design.
GreedFall 2is stated to take place roughly three years prior to the opening of the first game. More notably, the protagonist will be a native of Teer Fradee, the exotic island that gamers explored in the first game, via prominent merchant and ambassador De Sardet. Given that, chances are high that at least some of the same major factions seen in it will feature to various degrees again. However, in addition to any possiblereturning individual characters inGreedFall 2, the very different station in life players will start from will likely greatly inform how they’ll interact with these factions at large and could be quite unalike in comparison to how they appeared previously.
Although it does not yet have a firm release date,GreedFall 2will enter early access this summer, allowing players to experience about 30% of its content to start.
GreedFall 2 Might Present its Factions in Very Different Lights
GreedFall’s Movers and Shakers
Among the collection of important organizations and nations ofGreedFall’s Old Continent, Gacane, players have encountered several of them. These include:
It can be reasonably assumed that Teer Fradee will be one of the most expanded upon, asGreedFall 2’s main character is a resident who has been brought unwillingly to Gacane forms the core story setup. The island’s peoples are composed of a variety of tribes, that, like the above counterparts, have their own web of political and power dynamics with each other that was in place well before foreign interests arrived to complicate matters in the original plot.
Each faction also had a subset of related storylines that delved further into their history and ambitions. One major example isThe Coin Guard, wherein via an extensive questline, which, if fans saw it through to the end, led to the discovery of a grander conspiracy within the mercenary group along with the hidden history of De Sardet’s lifelong bodyguard and companion, Kurt. Others had similar missions connected to their respective companions, all of which added toGreedFall’s lore and intrigue, and will presumably continue to do so inThe Dying World.
How GreedFall 2’s Setup Could Shakeup the Perceptions and Presentation of its Factions
Members of the above factions (or at least leaders and other authority figures) were seen to be corrupt in certain cases, exploiting their positions of power as well as those around them for personal gain and/or increasing their chosen allegiance’s leverage over the competition. Thelame’s nation-state of theocratic hierarchy stands out as another example of questlines that dug deeper into factional politics and viewpoints.GreedFall 2’s depiction of Teer Fradee, its protagonist, and their overall role, will surely greatly inform how these organizations may treat and present themselves to an outsider versus De Sardet, who was already well-known to many before their adventure began.
Thus, it’s probable fans will be shown hidden facets of these factions, and be given further insight into their inner workings, especially in the lead-up to the events that occurred in the original game. Along with anyreturning characters and factions inGreedFall 2, there is a good chance that entirely new ones may play a part.As a final point, Spiders will need to be considerate of players who may not have experienced the first and are unfamiliar with many of its established elements, but are interested in the sequel. This would also provide an avenue for the factions to be portrayed much differently. Fans will not need to wait much longer before they can dip their toes intoGreedFall 2and see how this will all unfold.
GreedFall II: The Dying World
WHERE TO PLAY
The story starts three years before the events of the first chapter and the adventures of De Sardet.This time you play as a native of Teer Fradee, snatched from your island and taken to the continent of Gacane, the homeland of the colonists. In this old world ravaged by war and scarred by the Malichor plague and the political scheming of the different factions, you need to regain your freedom and take back control of your own destiny. Using diplomacy, cunning or combat, as well as help from allies you find along the way, it’s up to you to end one man’s ambitions of conquest, which could spell the end for both the continent and your island.Dive back into the unique world of GreedFall, this time exploring the old continent! Travel across new landscapes, from Olima – the city of stars of the Bridge Alliance – to the shores of Uxantis, and uncover the secrets of these ancient lands. Meet all the factions that share control over these nations and navigate the treacherous waters of their schemes and conspiracies.Create your own character and find allies to join your team. Help them with their quests, uncover their secrets and make them your friends, rivals or even lovers. As well as equipping them the way you want, you can also take control of them in combat.Immerse yourself in an ever deeper RPG experience where every choice you makes has an impact on your adventure, and where diplomacy, manipulation, infiltration and combat are all viable ways to achieve your ends.
