Enjoyable Mega-Man-inspired procedural rogue-like 20XX is getting a sequel Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Enjoyable Mega-Man-inspired procedural rogue-like 20XX is getting a sequel Coming to PC and consoles next year. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 14 Feb 2020 7 comments Developer Batterystaple Games has unveiled 30XX, the slightly more pixel-y follow-up to its tremendously entertaining Mega Man-inspired procedural rogue-like, 20XX. 20XX, if you're unfamiliar, released for Xbox One, PS4, and Switch in 2018 (some four years after its Steam Early Access debut), and it's a bit of a good 'un. In essence, it's a modern reimagining of Capcom's classic Mega Man X formula, melding traditional platforming and procedurally generated rogue-like, for some endlessly re-playable hijinks. Although the term "procedurally generated rogue-like" might cause a few eyes to roll back, it actually works incredibly well; 20XX's optionally co-operative run-and-gun action is satisfyingly tight, its two heroes feel pretty distinct, there're some great bosses, a dizzying array of abilities to shake-up each run, and the procedural generation, while a tad uneven, uses enough pre-designed level chunks to keep things interesting. All of which is to say that I'm actually quite excited about 30XX. On a fundamental level, it looks to adhere to the same basic formula as its predecessor - procedural rogue-like, local and online co-op run-and-gun action, and so on - but it'll introduce eight new level themes, each with their own visuals, bosses, and music (the original's soundtrack was fab, incidentally), as well as "new metagame progression that puts the game's challenges squarely in your hands". The most obvious change, however, is a shift from 20XX's pleasantly nondescript aesthetic to a striking "hi-bit" pixel art style, which is the work of Glauber Kotaki, who served as animator on the likes of Rogue Legacy, Duelyst, and Chasm. You can revel in its vibrant dots via the announcement trailer above. 30XX is currently scheduled to launch on PC and unspecified consoles some time in 2021. 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 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 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