Raccoon Logic's 'Revenge of the Savage Planet' Promises Humor and Creative Freedom
The sequel to 2020's 'Journey to the Savage Planet' expands its world and mechanics while embracing satirical anti-corporate themes.
- Raccoon Logic, formed by ex-Typhoon Studios developers, is self-publishing 'Revenge of the Savage Planet' after reclaiming the IP from Google following the shutdown of Stadia Games and Entertainment.
- The sequel shifts from first-person to third-person perspective, enhancing visual comedy and character expressiveness while maintaining the humor and satire of the original game.
- Players will explore four planets with unique biomes, puzzles, and creatures, alongside expanded gameplay that includes crafting, base customization, and new traversal tools like an electric whip.
- The game doubles down on satirical critiques of corporate culture, drawing inspiration from the developers' experiences with Google, and features live-action commercials and in-game humor.
- 'Revenge of the Savage Planet' is set to release in May 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with co-op gameplay and a larger exploration scope than its predecessor.