Green Bay, WI – May 30, 2024 – Hive Jump 2: Survivors, the survivors-like sequel to critically acclaimed action-platformer Hive Jump from developer Graphite Lab and publisher Midwest Games, begins a buzzworthy battle on PC via Steam Early Access today.
Check out the new trailer here!
As the lone survivor of a devastating extraterrestrial attack, overcome the impossible by blasting waves of swarming enemies with instruments far deadlier than bug repellant. Weaponize and customize a powerful jetpack to escape perilous situations, and destroy enemies down below.
Traverse unfamiliar terrain, utilizing the jetpack as an advantage to rise above the hordes of vicious insects. Strategically select upgrades before each run, from health reserve boosts to enhanced enemy targeting and increased damage. Pair jetpack augments with overpowered Jumper builds to construct the ultimate exterminator.
Gain speed bonuses with Sprinter or send swarms scuttling with Bruiser’s flamethrower. Extinguish waves of wildly spawning creatures hungry for the chase, fending off ground-based Soldiers, Armorers, and lava-spewing Bombarders. Test drive different power-up and stat combos, adjusting speed, rate of fire, health, and other attributes.
Engage in hands-free combat with auto-assist aiming, or switch to manual controls for master manipulation in the fray. Unleash an arsenal of grenades and survive until the countdown buzzer blares. Hold the hive at bay for 14 rounds to go head-to-head in boss battles with the biggest bugs of all. Survive the challenge of the Crystal Caverns or the Frozen Tundra with more distinct environments to come.
Collect discarded “goo” from fallen enemies and exchange for upgrades, weapons, and rare relics. The more guts amassed, the greater the chances of scoring scarce loot. While sweeping up the battlefield, pick up Amber for permanent stat upgrades, nukes for life-saving screen wipes, and magnets for auto-scavenging resources.
“Prospective Jumpers can now get their hands on the jetpack-fueled gauntlet that is Hive Jump 2: Survivors,” said Matt Raithel, Studio Director of Graphite Lab. “New jumpers as well as our beloved Hive Jump fans can soar high above the colony, dodging and detonating enemies to escape the hostile planet.”
Hive Jump 2: Survivors is available now on PC via Steam Early Access in English with more localization support to come in 1.0.
For more information, please visit Midwest Games on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram, join the community on Discord, and search #HiveJumpSurvivors on all social media platforms.
About Graphite Lab
Graphite Lab is a talented independent development studio led by owner and Studio Director Matt Raithel based in St. Louis, Missouri. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the team strives to produce hit titles featuring some of the world’s most visible and iconic brands. Graphite Lab specializes in bringing brands to life in fun and entertaining ways, including critically acclaimed projects such as Atari’s Kombinera, Mr. Run and Jump, Qomp2, and more including its first big original title, Hive Jump.
For more information, please visit the official website and follow the team on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Midwest Games
Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Midwest Games is a video game publisher focused on creating opportunities for the abundant talent across the Midwest and other underrepresented regions. Led by industry veterans and entertainment enthusiasts, Midwest Games believes that great games can come from anywhere. For more information, please visit www.midwestgames.com.
For more information, visit Midwest Games on LinkedIn, and follow the team @midwestgames_co on Instagram and Twitter, @midwest_games TikTok, on Discord, and @midwest_games on YouTube.
