Fellow Traveller and Jump Over The Age have set an official date for the launch of their dice-centric RPG, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, on the Nintendo Switch.
In this intriguing sequel, you step into the shoes of a Sleeper who’s on the run with a faulty body. After acquiring a ship and bringing together a crew, you’ll embark on contracts while exploring the expansive Starward Belt. You’ll face the choice of risking more for greater rewards or letting stress take a toll on you, particularly affecting your dice—the essential tool for survival—and risk system glitches piling up.
The game promises some standout features, as highlighted by the publisher:
Stay Ahead of Your Past: After escaping your corporate masters, you find yourself under the thumb of a local criminal syndicate led by Laine. In a bid to break free, you reprogram the system that controls you. Now, you’re on the move again with a dysfunctional body, a bounty on your head, and no memory of your past life.
Push Your Luck: Each character class is now equipped with a distinctive "Push" ability, which you can upgrade and personalize. This feature could help you navigate tricky situations or could lead you into a precarious downward spiral depending on timing and usage. You have the power to reroll your dice to alter your fate or zoom in on a single die to gamble on a major success. Every class opens up unique strategic avenues.
Reboot / Rebuild / Repair: In the ever-chaotic world of the Belt, your artificial body is bound to encounter some hiccups. Borrowing from the original game, Citizen Sleeper’s innovative dice system makes a return, refreshed for the sequel. Stay on top of your stress levels, or let the damage reflect on your dice. Deal with recurring glitches and seize the moment when luck is on your side to make every cycle impactful.
Do The Job, Get Paid: Contracts bring a new style of focused, strategic gameplay into the mix. You’ll need careful planning and the right tactics for these multi-cycle, high-stake assignments, but you’ll also have to act on the fly, adjusting according to each dice roll and unexpected developments in every job.
Navigate The Belt: Experience a larger, more versatile universe compared to the first game. Instead of just a singular station, you’ll have the freedom to navigate from hub to hub, picking up work and setting your own goals. The Belt is a dynamic world that encourages exploration and strategic thinking, but how you allocate your time and resources is entirely up to you.
Choose Your Future: Player choices have always been a cornerstone of the Citizen Sleeper saga, and this sequel expands on that with brand new skill checks that let you express your class and character during scenes, along with storylines that branch out and require you to make tough calls. The trajectory of your character is firmly in your hands.
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is slated for a digital release on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, with its debut set worldwide for January 31, 2025.
