Wonderful retro Metroid-a-like Axiom Verge is getting a sequel next year Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Wonderful retro Metroid-a-like Axiom Verge is getting a sequel next year Coming to Switch and "additional platforms". News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 10 Dec 2019 19 comments Axiom Verge, developer Thomas Happ's excellent retro-styled Metroid-a-like, is getting a sequel, and it's coming to Switch next year. The original Axiom Verge launched in 2015 to much acclaim, thanks to its elegant blend of familiar nostalgia-tweaking Metroid staples and enough of its own surprises - including some wonderfully inventive power-ups and a genuinely intriguing story - to stand on its own. Axiom Verge 2, which has apparently been in the works for four years now, enables players to "discover the origins of the Axiom Verge universe", and brings new characters, new foes, new powers (including enemy hacking and remote drones), and a whole new world. Watch on YouTube "Hiding in a cargo lift in Antarctica is what appears to be an ancient, alternate Earth, complete with mountains, lakes, deserts, and the ruins of a civilisation," reveals Axiom Verge 2's newly launched website in a bout of scene-setting, "But you get the feeling that something else is lurking just past the fringes of reality, waiting to pull you in. "Meet Indra, the mysterious billionaire behind the worldwide Globe 3 conglomerate. What is this world she's found? Who are the voices that seem to be calling to her?" Based on the brief announcement trailer above, players can expect more Metroid-inspired action, albeit with a visual style that's richer and more detailed than that of the first game. Axiom Verge 2 is currently scheduled to arrive on Switch next autumn, and Happ says to "stay tuned to learn about additional platforms". 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. 61 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 Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 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. 61 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