While garnered attention for its innovative stealth and parkour mechanics, it’s now evolving in strikingly spectacular ways. Affiliate sports director Simon Lemay-Comtois recently announced the numerous changes arriving with the sequel during a brand-new blog post, highlighting features like unclimbable surfaces.
Firstly, the dodge and crouch button assignments have been reversed due to the introduction of a new inclined stance feature. As a result, the combination of dance and parkour has evolved to accommodate various modern strike styles.
Since Dodge has been merged with Parkour Down mechanics, players now have access to an extensive array of new parkour moves. This new mapping also effectively decouples stance-switching from other linguistic nuances (e.g.,
“When engaging in parkour activities that involve standing, crouching, or using inclined surfaces,” said Lemay-Comtois, “it’s essential to master various stances to avoid accidental rooftop landings when you don’t intend to.”
While Parkour Up and Parkour Down remain effective, Naoe demonstrates remarkable agility by dodging perilously close to ledges to execute daring flips or rapid dashes that allow him to vault over obstacles like rails, crates, and even leap out of windows. Automating passes over small hurdles is feasible when compared to sprinting; dashing, though, confers additional injury resilience through nimble dodging.
One effective strategy is employing a dodging approach while in cover, allowing her to quickly exit the canopy and execute stealthy takedowns on unsuspecting foes. As Naoe flips and lands without making a sound, her agility in dodging backwards on the narrow ledge is impressive. The nuances of traversal are where the true mastery lies, as players must seamlessly switch between vertical ascents and horizontal swings, using the grappling hook’s versatility to navigate through environments while also utilizing partition-ejecting capabilities and cleverly employing wall-working tactics.
Scheduled to debut on Valentine’s Day, the title is anticipated to become available for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC on that date. Will operate as a Season Mode model with the initial expansion available for free to all who pre-order.
