Overpass 2 Gameplay Trailer Released, Releases This Month

Neopica and Nacon have today announced that Overpass 2 has been pulled forward by about a month and will now release September 28, 2023. This looks like an interesting title and I am pretty excited to see some of the environments and whether this will scratch the DiRT franchise and MudRunner itch.

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Press release:

OVERPASS 2 AT THE STARTING LINE!

Lesquin, France – September 6, 2023 – Neopica and NACON are pleased to announce that the initial release date for Overpass 2, the off-road racing and route-plotting game, has been brought forward from October 19 to September 28, 2023 in Europe, and to October 16, 2023 in the USA and the rest of the world. It will be available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). A brand-new trailer presents two vehicle categories which will feature in the game alongside the UTVs (Utility Task Vehicles): Rock Bouncers and ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles).

Overpass 2 gives players the opportunity to drive 33 vehicles in 3 distinct categories:

UTVs (previously showcased in their own reveal trailer) are renowned for their speed and maneuverability, and are suited to any situation. These are the game’s all-rounder vehicles, with 17 UTVs from four famous manufacturers to choose from: Kawasaki, Yamaha, Polaris, and Artic Cat.

ATVs (more commonly known as “Quads”) are all-terrain four-wheeled bikes designed for various purposes such as leisure, sport, and utility. Flexible, practical, and easy to drive, they are suitable for negotiating the narrowest routes, e.g., in a forest, or handling the extremely tight turns on the tracks. The ATVs are top of the off-road class in terms of agility and precision. The game will have 12 ATVs to choose from, by 5 famous manufacturers: Arctic Cat, Kawasaki, Polaris, Suzuki, and Yamaha.

Rock Bouncers are unorthodox-looking vehicles which are one of the major novelties of this second edition. Equipped with a reinforced frame that can withstand any impact, they are specially designed for climbing near-vertical rock walls. Thanks to their supercharged engines and the coil springs fitted on all four drive wheels, they can climb steep slopes where no other vehicle could venture, as well as negotiate the toughest rocks and bumps without getting stuck. Focused on speed, an aggressive driving style, and handling the most difficult obstacles, Rock Bouncers provide the most extreme off-road experience. The game will have 4 officially-licensed Rock Bouncers to choose from: Venom, Screamin Blue, Rum Runner, and Smoked-out.

Overpass 2 will give players the opportunity to tackle the game’s many races and challenges in a variety of environments, with vehicles suited to every driving style and every situation. With a wide choice of vehicles across three distinct categories from the biggest manufacturers in this extraordinary discipline, a full career mode, and advanced customization for both drivers and vehicles, Overpass 2 offers gameplay that is unprecedented in the off-road racing genre.

Overpass 2 content and novelties:
– 33 vehicles from official brands, across 3 categories: UTVs, ATVs, and Rock Bouncers
– 5 different game modes: off-road sprints, off-road circuits, hillclimbs, obstacle courses, and closed circuits
– 31 captivating circuits, strewn with a variety of obstacles
– Official manufacturers, equipment and sponsors
– 5 unique environments: Baja Desert, Johnson Valley, Utah Desert, East Central US, Western Europe
– A full career mode with team and calendar management
– Advanced customization of vehicles and drivers
– A local split-screen mode for up to 4 players
– Online races for up to 8 players

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Overpass 2 will be released for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) on September 28, 2023 in Europe on October 16, 2023 in the US and the rest of the world.

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.
For more information on Neopica and its products: http://www.neopica.com/