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Steam News21 April 20262mo ago

The RUINER 2 Official Gameplay Trailer is Live

WATCH NOW! View store page Hey Ruiners. It's out. Go watch it, then come back, because we want to talk about what you just saw. First off we want to say the response since the reveal has been incredible.

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changedHey Ruiners. It's out. Go watch it, then come back, because we want to talk about what you just saw. First off we want to say the response since the reveal has been incredible. Your support, fan arts, memes, people dusting off their RUINER saves, we see all of it and it means a lot to the team. Now let's break down what's actually in the Official Gameplay Trailer:
addedThe Shell System is the heart of RUINER 2’s gameplay evolution. You collect combat bodies called "Shells" to add to your Shell Roster and swap between them instantly mid-fight. Each Shell has its own abilities, distinct playstyle, and equipment. Chain abilities across Shells to exploit lethal synergies and survive in Rengkok.
changedThe depth of RUINER 2 is reflected in its multilayered character progression. Each Shell has its own Active Skill Tree that upgrades tactical abilities. The Passive Skill Tree applies across your entire roster, shaping how all your Shells perform. The multilayered character progression ensures that no two Rosters are built the same way. Your Roster is your build.
addedBeyond the campaign, RUINER 2 offers replayable endgame modes. You explore Wastelands and conquer Dungeons, with difficulty that scales as far as you are willing to push. The rarest gear is reserved for you when you push the difficulty to its limits. If you like what you see, adding the game to your Wishlist is the best way to support us right now.

RUINER 2 changes

changedView store page
changedHey Ruiners. It's out. Go watch it, then come back, because we want to talk about what you just saw. First off we want to say the response since the reveal has been incredible. Your support, fan arts, memes, people dusting off their RUINER saves, we see all of it and it means a lot to the team. Now let's break down what's actually in the Official Gameplay Trailer:
addedThe Shell System is the heart of RUINER 2’s gameplay evolution. You collect combat bodies called "Shells" to add to your Shell Roster and swap between them instantly mid-fight. Each Shell has its own abilities, distinct playstyle, and equipment. Chain abilities across Shells to exploit lethal synergies and survive in Rengkok.
changedThe depth of RUINER 2 is reflected in its multilayered character progression. Each Shell has its own Active Skill Tree that upgrades tactical abilities. The Passive Skill Tree applies across your entire roster, shaping how all your Shells perform. The multilayered character progression ensures that no two Rosters are built the same way. Your Roster is your build.
addedBeyond the campaign, RUINER 2 offers replayable endgame modes. You explore Wastelands and conquer Dungeons, with difficulty that scales as far as you are willing to push. The rarest gear is reserved for you when you push the difficulty to its limits. If you like what you see, adding the game to your Wishlist is the best way to support us right now.

WATCH NOW!

View store page

Hey Ruiners. It's out. Go watch it, then come back, because we want to talk about what you just saw. First off we want to say the response since the reveal has been incredible. Your support, fan arts, memes, people dusting off their RUINER saves, we see all of it and it means a lot to the team. Now let's break down what's actually in the Official Gameplay Trailer:

THE SHELL SYSTEM

The Shell System is the heart of RUINER 2’s gameplay evolution. You collect combat bodies called "Shells" to add to your Shell Roster and swap between them instantly mid-fight. Each Shell has its own abilities, distinct playstyle, and equipment. Chain abilities across Shells to exploit lethal synergies and survive in Rengkok.

CHARACTER PROGRESSION

The depth of RUINER 2 is reflected in its multilayered character progression. Each Shell has its own Active Skill Tree that upgrades tactical abilities. The Passive Skill Tree applies across your entire roster, shaping how all your Shells perform. The multilayered character progression ensures that no two Rosters are built the same way. Your Roster is your build.

ITEMIZATION AND GEAR

Rengkok is unforgiving, only if you constantly push your gear to the limit will you last. You hunt items across rarity tiers, each with unique stat combinations that change how a Shell performs in combat. Finding the right gear is essential for optimizing your Roster and developing deadly synergies.

ENDGAME CHALLENGES

Beyond the campaign, RUINER 2 offers replayable endgame modes. You explore Wastelands and conquer Dungeons, with difficulty that scales as far as you are willing to push. The rarest gear is reserved for you when you push the difficulty to its limits. If you like what you see, adding the game to your Wishlist is the best way to support us right now.

RUINER 2 If you want to get your hands on RUNIER 2 early, our Pre-Alpha Closed Playtest kicks off April 27. Sign up here

https://ruiner-2.firstlook.gg

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