High on Life 2 was initially scheduled to launch in Winter 2025, however that launch date has now shifted to February 13, 2026. First introduced on the Xbox Video games Showcase in June, the Rick and Morty-esque sci-fi first-person shooter from Squanch Video games as soon as once more contains a talkative arsenal that you will use to blast your manner by way of aliens who view people as nothing greater than substances for pharmaceutical medication.
The concept for the unique High on Life was conceived by Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland, and it was first launched in 2022. Accessible as a day-one launch by way of Xbox Recreation Go, Microsoft reported that it was the largest third-party launch of all time on Recreation Go again then, and the largest single-player recreation launch on Recreation Go in its historical past. The third-party file stood agency till 2024, when Palworld took it from High on Life. High on Life 2 will likely be a day-one Recreation Go launch for PC and Xbox Sequence X|S, and it will additionally launch for PS5.
It is unclear if Roiland is concerned within the growth of High on Life 2, as he left Squanch Video games in 2023 after a former worker sued the studio over accusations of sexual harassment and wrongful termination. The case was finally settled after Roiland’s exit. Not too long ago, it was introduced {that a} High on Life animated collection is in growth.
One of many large modifications within the sequel (via Xbox Wire) is that gamers can transfer round ranges with a skateboard as a substitute of an ordinary dash choice. This new element provides greater than only a speedy strategy to transfer about, as gamers will have the ability to carry out tips and switch ranges into skateparks, or use the board as a makeshift weapon in fights.
February is usually an enormous month for brand new recreation releases, and because the new 12 months attracts nearer, we’re seeing extra titles introduced for that month. February 2026 is not too busy–for now–but High on Life 2 will likely be competing with Resident Evil Requiem, the subsequent chapter in Capcom’s fashionable survival-horror collection.