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Nacon have previewed OVERPASS 2 with a trailer featuring UTVs, a fun off road vehicle class that, if done right, should be good fun. OVERPASS 2 is being developed by Neopica, the studio that actually did a decent job with FIA European Truck Racing Championship back in 2019.
Check out the press release and trailer below.
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Press release:
SPOTLIGHT ON THE UTVs, ONE OF THE THREE VEHICLE CATEGORIES AVAILABLE IN THE GAME
Lesquin, France – July 26, 2023 – In the run-up to the release of Overpass 2, NACON and its studio Neopica are offering players the chance to discover more about the UTVs (Utility Task Vehicles) – one of the three vehicle categories in the game, which will be available from October 19, 2023 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
With 30 vehicles under three different categories, Overpass 2 is offering fans of the discipline the chance to tackle a whole bunch of races in different environments, choosing the vehicle best suited to their style and their needs. These include UTVs (more commonly known as buggies), which are versatile, dynamic vehicles suitable for any situation. Renowned for their speed and drivability thanks to their built-in steering wheel, rather than just handlebars, they can save you time on straight lines and easily handle some types of obstacles.
The game offers a choice of 17 different UTVs, from four renowned manufacturers: Kawasaki, Yamaha, Polaris & Artic Cat. The developers made it a point of honor to faithfully reproduce the vehicles’ build, for ever greater realism. They also focused on customization, both in terms of look, with liveries and paintwork, and in technical terms with engine, tires or even suspension modifications.
Featuring a full Career mode, varied environments and races, and advanced vehicle customization, the Overpass 2 development team set out to offer a whole new off-road game.
Content and new features in Overpass 2:
– 30 official vehicle makes divided into 3 categories: UTV, ATV, Rock Bouncer
– 5 race types: off-road sprint, off-road circuits, hill climbing, obstacle races, closed circuits
– Official manufacturers, equipment and sponsors
– 4 environment types: desert, forest, mountains, circuit
– A full career mode, with team and schedule management
– Advanced customization of your vehicles and driver
– Online racing for up to 8 players.
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Overpass 2 will be released on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on October 19, 2023.About NACON:
NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 16 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 30 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON’s position in the market and enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages. https://corporate.nacongaming.com/About Neopica:
Neopica produces games from original ideas as well as games from existing game designs and licenses (movies, comics, cartoons). The company has the capability to handle ports and localization of software to any platform or territory.Over the years, Neopica’s core team have successfully developed more than 60 titles, from very small to large scale games, for retail and online. The company’s talented international team brings an enormous amount of experience to the table.
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