A new Rage 2 trailer showcases more wild and explosive goings-on in the apocalyptic wasteland. The trailer features a whole bunch of ludicrous enemies you’ll have to take down as well as some of the more juvenile fun to be had. “This world is an arena, and it’s everything… versus me.”
The previous Rage 2 trailer showed off some of the outlandish weapons at your disposal in the game. This time around it’s the turn of the enemies you’ll face. The trailer cycles through a number of potential foes, with the narrator enthusiastically highlighting each one. From “that redneck mech” to “this convoy of death” there seems to be some crazy machinery for you to take down in Rage 2. You’ll also come up against glowing cyborgs, invisible samurais, and a “cyber crushers (with a laser on its head!).” Alongside the numerous enemies, the trailer sets more of the stage for Rage 2, giving us a better look at some of the different locations in the game. While much of the trailer is set in the bare wasteland, we get to see some of the more colorful and futuristic style of the game’s factories and outer structures.
The new Rage 2 trailer includes the series signature dose of humor as well. The narrator stops his furious listing of eccentric enemies to have an argument with a “smug cliff” and take aim at a buffalo minding its own business. According to the narrator, “the whole f**king world is out to get me, so I gotta get it first.” The trailer ends with a furious blitz of gameplay, cinematics, and more witty quips. The frantic conclusion brings together all the elements the trailers have showcased thus far to provide a comprehensive taste of the Rage 2 we’re going to get.
Rage 2 is slated for release on May 14 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Ahead of the game’s release, you can read up of some cheat codes already known to be included in Rage 2. Another interest inclusion, teased by Bethesda, is a voice pack featuring a certain diamond geezer.
Burnout Alternatives
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10 Burnout Alternatives to Try After Dangerous Driving
Whether you've already blazed through Dangerous Driving or you're looking for something a little more polished, there are plenty of great games that carry the spirit of Burnout forward. Explosions, fast vehicles, and outright mayhem await in this collection of Burnout alternatives. Let's put the pedal to the metal. -
Onrush
The last game to carry the mantle of Burnout successor, Onrush is an online game that failed to find an audience. Even so, it's still a unique and expressive driving game that removes racing from the equation and survives on sheer combat. It's wonderfully innovative and deserves a look, even if you're just playing against AI. -
GRIP
Join in with Lionel Richie and drive on the ceiling with GRIP. Designed as a successor to Rollcage, races range from missile-filled deathmatches to more traditional point to point driving. While it's not a direct comparison, this combat racer has plenty in common with Criterion's arcade classic. -
Fast RMX
If all you're looking for is to capture Burnout's sense of speed, there are several F-Zero successors that do that well. Fast RMX is the latest in a long-running series of futuristic racers mainly living on Nintendo platforms. It's pretty and powerful all in one. -
Redout
Or, if you have a VR helmet, perhaps Redout will be more your speed. A game with an ever-growing feature set, this futuristic racer is hailed as the F-Zero fan's best bet until Nintendo decides to revive Captain Falcon's adventures one day. We're not holding our breath. -
Wreckfest
Wreckfest attempts to create a modern interpretation of games like Demolition Derby on the PlayStation. It's got realistic physics, plenty of different modes, and recreates car destruction in a way that even Criterion couldn't top in its prime. For destruction junkies, this is the choice. -
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
Kart racing is one of the best forms of arcade racing, and if you want a pure but arcadey race experience, they don't get much better than Crash. While this game isn't out yet at the time of writing, the work Activision has done on the previous PS1 remasters gives us confidence that it will nail this version of the best kart racer in existence. Yes, better than Mario. -
Renegade Ops
What if you want less racing and more explosions? If that is the case, then Renegade Ops would be a good get. It's a Jackal successor with plenty of firearms and tight controls. Made by the same people who make Just Cause, this vehicular carnage simulator will quench your thirst for wrecks in a jiffy. -
The Next Penelope
Half arcade racer and half shoot 'em up, The Next Penelope shines as a unique statement by indie developer Aurelien Regard. It's got a bit of anime style in there as well, in case you needed some of that flavor in your Burnout tour. -
Horizon Chase Turbo
If you've ever played Outrun in an old arcade or on Sega Genesis, you know what Horizon Chase Turbo is going for: blue skies, a shiny convertible, and the open road. It's like the good twin to Burnout's twisted machinations, but both games still deliver a high-speed thrill ride. -
Burnout Paradise Remastered
There's nothing quite like going back to the source, and EA recently allowed fans to do just that with the release of Burnout Paradise Remastered. It's no Burnout 3, but the races and events in this game will certainly fulfill your urge to play Need for Speed until EA rights the ship with its own driving mishaps.
