# ELEX 2

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2022 action role-playing video game

2022 video game

ELEX 2 Developer Piranha Bytes Publisher THQ Nordic Programmer Philipp Krause Composer Björn Pankratz Platforms PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X/S macOS Release WW: March 1, 2022 Genre Action role-playing Mode Single-player

***ELEX 2*** is a 2022 [action role-playing](/source/Action_role-playing) video game developed by [Piranha Bytes](/source/Piranha_Bytes) and published by [THQ Nordic](/source/THQ_Nordic). The sequel to the 2017 game *[ELEX](/source/ELEX)*, players control the same protagonist, Jax, to unite the world against invading aliens. It was Piranha Byte's last game prior to their closure.

## Gameplay

Players control Jax, a survivor in a post-apocalyptic, [science fantasy](/source/Science_fantasy) setting.[1] *Elex 2* is an action role-playing game played from a third-person perspective.[2] There are six factions that players can align with, each representing a different philosophy. The substance elex, which comes from outer space, gives people powers equivalent to magic, and various factions prefer either magic or technology.[3] Combat uses a system in which actions, such as attacking or defending, drain Jax's stamina. Without enough stamina, Jax can not attack or defend.[4] Jax is equipped with a jetpack, which players can use to explore the [open world](/source/Open_world).[3] Gaining levels allows Jax to increase his [attributes](/source/Attribute_(role-playing_games)), which allow him to use better equipment.[5] The antagonists are techno-organic aliens,[3] which Jax must unite the various factions against.[5]

## Development

[Piranha Bytes](/source/Piranha_Bytes) used their proprietary Genome Engine.[2] [THQ Nordic](/source/THQ_Nordic) released *ELEX 2* for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, and Windows on March 1, 2022.[6]

## Reception

Reception

Aggregate score Aggregator Score Metacritic (PC) 64/100[7] (PS5) 70/100[8] (XSXS) 66/100[9]

Review score Publication Score IGN 4/10[4]

*ELEX 2* received mixed reviews on [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic).[7][8][9] *Rock Paper Shotgun* said it is "clunky and janky, but compelling". Comparing it to the *[Gothic](/source/Gothic_(series))* and *[Risen](/source/Risen_(series))* series, they said that Piranha Bytes was still making games with the same issues. They found this forgivable but disliked how unappealing and mean-spirited they found all the characters, including the protagonist.[3] *[IGN](/source/IGN)* said *Elex 2* seems stuck in the mid-2000s and ignores all innovations made since *[Gothic 3](/source/Gothic_3)*. They also criticized some of the dialogue as sounding like "a schlocky B-movie" and said the combat is "clunky, imprecise, and annoying".[4] *RPGSite* called it "a poorly implemented retread" and said they could not recommend *ELEX 2* to anyone but "the most ardent die-hard fans of *ELEX*".[5] *RPGFan* wrote, "*Elex II* can be entertaining in all the wrong ways, but as a sequel, it's just more of the same."[10]

*ELEX 2* was among the top three best-selling games that were released in 2022 at [GOG.com](/source/GOG.com).[11]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Bell, Alice (December 6, 2021). ["*Elex II* is a weird science fantasy RPG that doesn't care about you at all, and I respect that"](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/elex-ii-prevew-a-weird-science-fantasy-rpg-that-doesnt-care-about-you-at-all). *[Rock Paper Shotgun](/source/Rock_Paper_Shotgun)*. Retrieved July 30, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-gamepressure_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-gamepressure_2-1) ["*Elex 2*"](https://www.gamepressure.com/games/elex-2/z54f65). *[Gamepressure](/source/Gamepressure)*. Retrieved July 30, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-rps_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-rps_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-rps_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-rps_3-3) Ellis, Caelyn (February 28, 2022). ["*Elex 2* review: a bonkers RPG hampered by unpleasant characters"](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/elex-2-review). *[Rock Paper Shotgun](/source/Rock_Paper_Shotgun)*. Retrieved July 30, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ign_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ign_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-ign_4-2) Hafer, Leana (March 4, 2022). ["*Elex 2* Review"](https://www.ign.com/articles/elex-2-review). *[IGN](/source/IGN)*. Retrieved July 30, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-rpgsite_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-rpgsite_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-rpgsite_5-2) Vitale, Bryan (May 30, 2022). ["Elex II Review"](https://www.rpgsite.net/review/12753-elex-ii-review). *RPGSite*. Retrieved July 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["*ELEX II*"](https://www.gematsu.com/games/elex-ii). *Gematsu*. November 10, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mcpc_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mcpc_7-1) ["*ELEX II* (PC)"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/elex-ii/critic-reviews/?platform=pc). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. Retrieved July 30, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mcps5_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mcps5_8-1) ["*ELEX II* (PS5)"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/elex-ii/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. Retrieved July 30, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mcxsxs_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mcxsxs_9-1) ["*ELEX II* (Xbox Series X/S)"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/elex-ii/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-series-x). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. Retrieved July 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Kobylanski, Abraham (March 3, 2022). ["*Elex II*"](https://www.rpgfan.com/review/elex-ii/). *RPGFan*. Retrieved July 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["How many games we released, which were your favorites, how long you spent playing and more– check out GOG numbers for 2022!"](https://www.gog.com/en/news/how_many_games_we_released_which_were_your_favorites_how_long_you_spent_playing_and_more_check_out_gog_numbers_for_2022). *[GOG.com](/source/GOG.com)*. [CD Projekt](/source/CD_Projekt). January 25, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2023.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.elexgame.com/)

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