Prison Architect 2

Prison Architect 2 is an upcoming private prison construction and management simulation video game developed by Double Eleven and Kokku, and published by Paradox Interactive. It is a sequel to Prison Architect, and will feature full 3D gameplay. The game is scheduled to be released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S on September 3, 2024.

Prison Architect 2
Developer(s)Double Eleven
Kokku
Publisher(s)Paradox Interactive
Platform(s)
ReleaseSeptember 3, 2024
Genre(s)Construction and management simulation
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

Prison Architect 2 is developed as a full 3D video game.[1] This is an evolution from its predecessor, which was a top-down 2D game with a partial 3D mode.[2] The game will allow players to construct prisons over multiple floors.[3]

Development and release

The game was revealed in January 2024 by Paradox Interactive, who acquired the title from Introversion Software in 2019.[4] The game was developed by Double Eleven, who took over the developing duty of the first installment after the acquisition.[5] Initially slated for release on 26 March 2024, the developers announced a delay to 7 May 2024 in order to "fix more bugs and further optimize the game for all platforms".[6] It was then further delayed to September 3, 2024 as the team encountered "new technical challenges".[7]

A change in development studio was announced by Paradox Interactive on 13 May 2024.[8] Paradox Interactive and Double Eleven were unable to reach a commercial agreement. Kokku, who had been working alongside Double Eleven since mid 2023, were to take over development of the title.[9]

References
  1. Bonk, Lawrence (16 January 2024). "Prison Architect 2 is a 3D sequel to a beloved indie game, and it's arriving March 26". Engadget. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  2. Smith, Graham (8 March 2016). "How to activate Prison Architect 3D". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
  3. Castle, Katherine (16 January 2024). "Prison Architect 2 is official, bringing Paradox's jail management sim to 3D". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  4. Wilson, Jason (8 January 2019). "Paradox Interactive acquires Prison Architect from Introversion Games". VentureBeat. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
  5. Yin-Poole, Wesley (16 January 2024). "Prison Architect 2 Announced Alongside Release Date". IGN. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  6. Wales, Matt (2024-02-21). "Prison Architect 2 gets two month delay to May". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  7. Lane, Rick (April 19, 2024). "Prison Architect 2's release delayed due to 'new technical challenges', has its sentence extended until September". PC Gamer. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  8. "A warm farewell and exciting welcome!". Paradox Interactive Forums. 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  9. Wales, Matt (May 13, 2024). "Prison Architect 2 developer Double Eleven parts ways with Paradox Interactive after nine years on series". Eurogamer. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
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