Sudden Attack 2 Overview
Sudden Attack 2 is a FPS developed by GameHi and published globally by Nexon. It is the sequel to the immensely popular and successful game Sudden Attack, which is currently one of the top free-to-play FPS games in Korea. Developed in Unreal Engine 3, Sudden Attack 2 features advanced graphics that are leagues beyond its predecessor, as well as a physics engine that demonstrates the impact of every bullet shot. Players can join in on a variety of game modes and participate in action-packed PvP to earn currency for use in the game’s robust weapon customization system. A new feature to the game that sets it apart from its predecessor is the Squad War mode, which allows players to assume the position of squad leader and command a team of AI-controlled characters and dogs to complete tactical missions.
Sudden Attack 2 Key Features:
- Fantastic Graphics – Using the technology of Unreal Engine 3 the game recreates maps from the original Sudden Attack as well as brand new maps.
- Extensive Weapon Customization – Purchase upgrades and mods for your weapons that alter its appearance and gameplay style, allowing players to match their inventory to their playstyles.
- Variety of PvP Modes – Choose from multiplayer modes such as team deathmatch, sniper, or bomb disarmament with other players from across the globe.
- Unique Single-Player Mode – Solo players who want to experience the tactical side of FPS without relying solely on other players and twitch ability can join the game’s Squad War mode to command AI units on a squad, going head-to-head against another commanding player in mission-style gameplay.
Sudden Attack 2 Additional Information
Developer: GameHiPublisher: Nexon Korea
Game Engine: Unreal Engine 3
Announcement Date: November 21, 2014Alpha Date (Korea): July 2015Release Date (Korea): July 6, 2016
Shut Down Date: September 29, 2016
Development History / Background:
Sudden Attack 2 is being developed by GameHi, developers of the game’s predecessor Sudden Attack, as well as Dekaron. The game is published by Nexon, a massive South Korean publisher of popular games such as MapleStory, Mabinogi, and Vindictus. Development on Sudden Attack 2 began as early as 2010, originally slated for release in early 2011. Its development ran into resource issues and was not mentioned publicly again until 2014, after its publisher, Nexon, merged GameHi with Nextoric, one of Nexon’s studios. The combined studio was revealed to have begun development on a new FPS using Unreal Engine 3, eventually confirmed to be Sudden Attack 2. It saw an alpha testing phase in July of 2015 in Korea, and launched on July 6, 2016. On July 29, 2016 Nexon announced that Sudden Attack 2 would be shut down on September 29, 2016, less than 3 months after its release.
