Maneater 2 is an announced sequel in development at Tripwire Interactive, targeting a 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. Details about its story and gameplay systems have not been disclosed.
Tripwire Interactive announced Maneater 2 during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play broadcast on September 3. The game is a sequel to the 2020 open-world action RPG Maneater, in which players control a great white shark. It is planned for release within 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2.
The announcement trailer shows the shark in a seaside theme park, confronting prey and attacking beings larger than itself. The creature grows into an aberrant form and causes numerous casualties. The original game followed a baby shark whose mother was killed by humans, with the player growing and evolving while taking revenge on humanity. The sequel shifts the setting to the theme park.
Tripwire Interactive indicated that further information about Maneater 2 will arrive later. No story or gameplay systems have been disclosed. The title was included in Automaton's weekly roundup on September 6 alongside release dates for Gundam Rogue Orbit and Fate/EXTRA Record.
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Sep 6
Automaton's weekly roundup covers seven game articles. Highlights include 'Gundam Rogue Orbit' releasing March 5 next year, and 'Fate/EXTRA Record' finally getting a January 28 release date after multiple delays. Other entries cover 'Maneater 2', 'The Murder Case at Fleming Manor', 'Uta Macross', 'Tyr', and 'World Sweeper'.
Sep 3
Tripwire Interactive announced Maneater 2 during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play broadcast on September 3. The title is a sequel to the 2020 open-world action RPG Maneater, in which players control a great white shark surviving across an open-water setting. The announcement arrived with a trailer showing the shark confronting prey in a seaside theme park, where the creature grows into an aberrant form while causing numerous casualties. The footage also depicts the shark attacking beings larger than itself. Maneater 2 is planned for release within 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2, according to the sources. The original game followed a baby shark whose mother was killed by humans, with the player growing and evolving while taking revenge on humanity. Details about the sequel's story and gameplay systems have not yet been disclosed, with Tripwire Interactive indicating that further information will arrive later.