Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
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| Developer(s) | PopCap Games |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Series | Plants vs. Zombies |
| Engine | Frostbite 3 |
| Platform(s) |
Microsoft Windows PlayStation 4 Xbox One |
| Release date(s) | February 23, 2016 |
| Genre(s) | Tower defense, third-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer, Co-op |
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 is an upcoming third-person shooter and tower defense video game developed by PopCap Games and published by Electronic Arts. It is set to be released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It is the sequel to Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare.
Gameplay
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 is a third-person shooter, similar to Garden Warfare. Gameplay will largely remain the same as its predecessor, with the addition of 6 new plant and zombie classes, a zombie version of Garden Ops, titled Graveyard Ops, and a new mode called Herbal Assault mode, which supports up to 24 players.[1] Different classes have different abilities. Most characters and modes (Team Vanquish, Garden Ops, etc.) from the original Garden Warfare will be returning. New abilities for returning characters will also be introduced in Garden Warfare 2.[2]
Unlike the first game, every mode in the game can be played solo.[3] Split-screen multiplayer, private servers, twelve maps and forty different characters will be supported at launch.[4] Free additional content will also be released regularly upon the game's release.[5] An internet connection will still be required as in the first game.
A new mode called Backyard Battleground is also introduced. It serves as a hub world that is free for players to explore.[6] In Backyard Battleground, players can access portals that are connected to missions, view unlocked characters' bobbleheads, collect collectibles scattered in the world, and join King of the Hill-style matches against artificial intelligence at will.[7] A shooting gallery[8] and moon-based missions are also featured.[9]
Plant and zombie variants the player earned in the original game will automatically transfer to this game.[2] The UI has been improved, with Crazy Dave and Dr. Zomboss shown talking in 3D model of themselves (rather than appearing as 2D designs from the original Plants vs. Zombies).
Setting
Set after the events of Garden Warfare, the Plants have been defeated by the technologically advanced Zombies, led by Dr. Edgar George Zomboss, who have conquered Suburbia and renamed it Zomburbia. The Plants go to war against the Zombies to reclaim their home and fight for what is left of suburbia.[10] In July 2015, it was announced that a 3-part tie-in comic book series published by Dark Horse Comics is scheduled for release in October 2015. It is set before the events of Garden Warfare 2 and explains how the Zombies defeated the Plants and conquered Neighborville (Suburbia).[11]
Development
A new Plants vs. Zombies video game was revealed in Electronic Arts' annual earning reports.[12] A sequel to Garden Warfare was teased on June 8, 2015.[13] A trailer for Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 was presented for the first time at E3 2015 as part of the presentation given by Microsoft and on August 22, 2015 during Xbox Live's webcast of the E3.[14] A mashup with Mass Effect called Grass Effect was announced at Gamescom 2015. Players who pre-order the game would receive a Mass Effect-inspired mech-suit for the new class, The Imp.[6] BioWare assisted PopCap with developing the Grass Effect mech-suit.[15]
An open beta testing for the game was held from January 14, 2016 to January 18, 2016 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.[16]
References
- ↑ Takahashi, Dean (June 15, 2015). "In Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2, the zombies hold off swarms of plants (hands-on)". VentureBeat. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
- 1 2 Devore, Jordan (June 17, 2015). "I'm all about Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2". Destructoid. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
- ↑ Hillard, Kyle (June 15, 2015). "Plants Vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 Getting Solo Play". Game Informer. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ↑ Mejia, Ozzie (June 15, 2015). "E3 2015: Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 hands-on impressions". Shacknews. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
- ↑ Saltzman, Mitchell (June 16, 2015). "Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 Preview - Attack of the Killer Plant". The Escapist. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
- 1 2 Newhouse, Alex (August 5, 2015). "Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 Gets Mass Effect Mash-up Character". GameSpot. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ↑ Futter, Mike (December 17, 2015). "Plants Vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2’s Open World Explained". Game Informer. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ↑ Butterworth, Scott (December 17, 2015). "EA Unveils Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2's New Hub World, Teases New Content". GameSpot. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ↑ Cork, Jeff (August 5, 2015). "Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 Getting Mass Effect Crossover Mech". Game Informer. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ↑ "PopCap Gets Even Crazier With Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2". Business Wire. June 15, 2015. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ↑ V. Parungo, Nicolo (July 1, 2015). "Dark Horse Comics Plans To Release ‘Plants Vs Zombies: Garden Warfare’ In October". International Business Times. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
- ↑ Pereira, Chris (May 5, 2015). "New Mirror's Edge, Plants vs. Zombies Games Coming in Early 2016". GameSpot. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
- ↑ Phillips, Tom (June 8, 2015). "Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 teased ahead of E3 reveal". Eurogamer. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
- ↑ Dyer, Mitch (June 15, 2015). "E3 2015: Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 Confirmed". IGN. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.pvzgw2.com/news/plants-vs-zombies-garden-warfare-2-release-date
- ↑ Scammell, David (January 7, 2016). "Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 beta starts on PS4 & Xbox One next week". VideoGamer.com. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
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