Pulpy exploration adventure Curious Expedition 2 leaves early access this month Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Pulpy exploration adventure Curious Expedition 2 leaves early access this month And there's more content coming post-launch. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 14 Jan 2021 Curious Expedition 2, developer Maschinen-Mensch's 19th-century rogue-like exploration sequel, is leaving Steam Early Access and launching in its version 1.0 guise on 28th January. Likes its predecessor, Curious Expedition 2 casts players as late 19th century explorers, packing them off to distant climes - in this case, a series of mysterious, storm-shrouded islands in the Atlantic ocean - in search of daring adventure and priceless treasure. In gameplay terms, that manifests as an unusual, but effective, blend of strategy - requiring players to manage their limited resources in order to survive and stave off madness as they make explore each mission's procedurally generated map - alongside trading, dice-based combat, and enjoyably pulpy choose-your-own-adventure-style narrative vignettes. Watch on YouTube Curious Expedition 2 Launch Trailer. So far, so similar to the original game, but Curious Expedition 2 expands on its predecessor's engaging core in a variety of interesting ways. There are new expedition types, for instance, introducing different completion objectives for missions; there's more meaningful customisation for party members; there are new combat mechanics, enemies, and biomes, different Explorer Clubs to align with - each with their own mission focus and rewards - even online challenges. And it's all gathered up into a more structured, narrative-driven campaign. Maschinen-Mensch says Curious Expedition 2's Version 1.0 release will bring polish improvements, balance adjustments, and bug fixes (as well as the likes of achievements and trading cards) to the already substantial early access release when it comes to Steam on 28th January. The team also notes that launch day won't mark the end of development and that it's already working on additional content updates to be launched in the months ahead. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store