Maneater 2 Announced for PC and Consoles Launching 2027

Maneater 2 is in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store with a launch window set for 2027. Developer Tripwire Interactive and co development partner Demiurge Studios announced the sequel during the September State of Play with a debut trailer that returns the shark driven open world RPG to the spotlight. The reveal follows a busy showcase season that has included other major gaming announcements covered in our Final Fantasy VII Revelation launch showcase roundup.

What was announced at State of Play

Tripwire Interactive and Boston based Demiurge Studios introduced Maneater 2 as the next evolution of the shark RPG that debuted in 2020. According to Tripwire Interactive, the sequel is being built as a co development effort that combines the original team's creative direction with Demiurge's production and technical expertise. The official Neptune's Kingdom website is now live for updates and wishlist links.

The announcement trailer positions the game as a true sequel rather than an expansion, with a new location and expanded systems. Tripwire CEO Matt LoPilato said the response to the first game made it clear that players wanted more and that the team had been waiting for the right opportunity to deliver a full follow up. Demiurge CEO Kurt Reiner added that the studio has long been a fan of the original and aims to build on its power fantasy of ruling open waters as an apex predator. The tone stays playful and brutal, with the queen of the sea returning alongside disgraced reality host Trip Westhaven.

Platforms and release window

Maneater 2 will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Tripwire will self publish across digital storefronts while global distribution partner PLAION will handle physical retail sales. The team has set 2027 as the launch window and has opened wishlist pages on applicable platforms.

That lineup covers both current consoles and PC with day one parity, and the inclusion of Nintendo Switch 2 expands the original game's reach to Nintendo's latest hardware. No specific day or month has been set and pricing has not been detailed. If you plan to follow the game, wishlisting on Steam or checking the official site is the most direct way to receive date announcements and beta news when available.

Inside Neptune's Kingdom

The game moves the action to Neptune's Kingdom, described as a five star luxury theme park and resort where the grandeur of the Roman Empire meets cutting edge marine research. Players crash an exclusive invite only preview event that gathers the world's most followed influencers and media figures, then turn the park itself into an aquatic sandbox. Monumental architecture, thrill rides, waterfront dining like Mojitodal and hidden research facilities shape the map and give the shark new currents and courses to navigate.

Tripwire says the world is built to feel more faithful and reactive than before, with sunlight that diffuses through water and an ecosystem where prey and predator behaviors are more varied. That focus matters because Maneater's appeal has always mixed open world exploration with systemic hunting. A resort setting lets the team stage set piece encounters in lagoons, canals, show pools and backstage service areas while keeping the fantasy grounded in a place that feels designed for crowds rather than for a predator.

How the shark RPG loop expands

The core pillars return as eat, explore, grow and escape, but each is framed as larger and more interconnected. Eating remains the primary way to grow, with a menu that spans marine life such as pufferfish, jumbo crab, piranha and grouper along with human guests who provide the most satisfying meals. Exploration rewards curiosity with secrets tucked below rides and labs, plus traversal challenges that use currents and depth changes. Evolution ties into Neptune's Kingdom's bioengineering program, where genetic modifications first tested on marine life are now pushed further, and the narrative hints at five established modifications with more experiments underway. Escape provides the driving conflict as the park's ethical shortcuts create a disaster that players can turn to their advantage.

On the technical side, the teams emphasize improved fidelity and authenticity for environments and a more visceral feel for combat and feeding. Enhanced NPC behaviors should make hunting less predictable, while art direction aims to keep the resort's opulence intact even as chaos spreads. For players who started with the 2020 original and the 2021 Truth Quest DLC, the structure will feel familiar but the scale is expanded to support longer story arcs and more elaborate encounters with park security and engineered wildlife.

Franchise context and what to expect at launch

The Maneater series has grown steadily since the original launch in 2020. Tripwire notes that the franchise has amassed more than 20 million players across platforms when counting the base game and Truth Quest, which expanded the story in 2021. That audience gives the sequel a clear base to build on and explains the investment in a larger world and a dedicated narration return. Chris Parnell reprises his role as Trip Westhaven, whose one sided commentary once again frames the shark's rise from pup to apex.

From a publishing view, self publishing keeps Tripwire in direct control of digital rollout while PLAION brings physical retail reach. If you are new to the series, the first Maneater is often described as gaming's first open world shark RPG built around the ShaRkPG label, and the sequel keeps that identity while adding a resort that lets the team play with tourism, science ethics and corporate excess as story drivers.

Rating, follow and wishlist guidance

The game has not yet received a final rating but Tripwire anticipates an ESRB M for Mature and PEGI 18 rating at launch, which fits the franchise's bloody humor and predatory combat. To stay current, follow the game on X, Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook and join the community on Discord via links on the official site. For the most reliable information on platforms and availability, check the Steam page and the official site directly rather than storefront mirrors, as listings can vary by region before the final date is set.

Why Neptune's Kingdom changes the formula

Setting the sequel in a luxury resort solves a common open world problem by giving exploration a clear visual identity and a reason for dense human activity. Crowded promenades, service tunnels, research tanks and open sea gates create natural chokepoints for hunts and escapes, while the Roman inspired design gives each district a distinct silhouette for navigation. If the team delivers on the promised ecosystem improvements, the resort could feel less like a backdrop and more like a system that reacts to the shark's presence, with prey scattering, predators competing and guests making poor decisions.

For now the key facts are straightforward. Maneater 2 is officially in development, it is planned for 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC, and it will continue the eat, explore, grow and escape loop that defined the original. Wishlists are open and the debut trailer shown at State of Play is available to watch above. More details on progression, mutations and story structure are expected as the 2027 window approaches.

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