Sometimes lightning almost strikes twice, and you get a sequel that builds on everything that worked before while patching over some of the cracks. GreedFall 2: The Dying World lands firmly in that space. It is a bigger, more ambitious RPG than the 2019 original, reaching higher but not always sticking the landing as cleanly as it should.
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Once again developed by French studio Spiders, this follow-up leans even harder into that familiar blend of classic BioWare-style storytelling and choice-driven gameplay, evoking the likes of Dragon Age: Origins and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
This time, though, the scope feels broader. The narrative pulls you away from the island setting of the first game and into a more fractured, politically unstable world that feels alive with tension.
Choice-Based Thriller
You will pour dozens of hours into this one, as the game doubles down on faction-based storytelling and morally grey decision-making. Much like the first game, its strength lies in how it handles choice.
Quests, both main and side, often give you multiple resolutions, whether through brute force, careful diplomacy or subtle manipulation. Not every quest hits the same high standard, but there is a clear effort to make even smaller stories feel meaningful within the wider world.
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Character progression remains key. Your build shapes not just combat effectiveness but how you interact with the world. Skill checks appear frequently, rewarding players who specialise, and there is a satisfying sense of ownership over how your character evolves. Thankfully, the ability to re-spec remains, letting you experiment without real punishment.
Combat, however, feels a little stuck in the past. It is weighty and well-timed, but also clunky and lacking the fluidity expected from a modern RPG. The tactical pause system returns and helps smooth things over by letting you plan ahead, but it cannot fully hide the stiffness in moment-to-moment encounters.
Intermittent Immersion Issues
The presentation also shows limitations. Technical hiccups appear throughout, from awkward animations to inconsistent voice syncing and the occasional visual glitch.
These issues break immersion more often than you would like. However, you couldn’t call them game-breaking either. They do give the impression of a title that needed a bit more time in the oven. Even so, there is something undeniably compelling here despite the rough edges.
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GreedFall 2: The Dying World shows Spiders continuing to punch above its weight. On one hand, it delivers a rich, choice-driven RPG that genre fans will appreciate. On the other, it is full of rough edges and underwhelming combat.
Look beyond these teething issues and you will find a deep and rewarding experience waiting beneath the surface.
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