'Gravity Rush 2' release date, latest updates: Screenshots show Kat's new abilities

(PlayStation Blog)'Gravity Rush 2' will exclusively release on PS4.

Some fans were a bit upset when they learned that the upcoming game "Gravity Rush 2" would be delayed, but the game's director has confirmed that they will be releasing a free downloadable content (DLC) pack to make up for the wait. Also, several new screenshots were unveiled for the upcoming title and they highlight the new places and battle system that the game will offer.

Based on a report from IGN, new images for "Gravity Rush 2" have been uploaded on Playstation's official Facebook page. One of the images shows Kat's new ability, which is called Surge Kick, and it allows the main character to charge the attack while she's up in the air. It also appears that Kat's Stasis Field ability has also improved since she can gather lots of objects with it and make a huge debris ball. 

A character known as Kali Angel has also been teased by one of the images and she is one of the guardians for Hekseville.

Meanwhile, some of the other photos show the concept art that was made for one of the new locations called Ghost City, while another image depicts a new feature called the Wormhole, which Kat can use to quickly get to her opponents. 

It has been announced recently on the PlayStation blog that the release date of "Gravity Rush 2" will be pushed back. It was also stated in a report from Gamespot that the game's director Keiichiro Toyama has purposely delayed the game because they do not want to launch it alongside big titles, which include "Final Fantasy XV," "The Last Guardian" and "Pokemon Sun and Moon."

In the Playstation blog announcement, the director explained: "Gravity Rush 2 is the conclusion of Kat's journey, so we want players to have enough time to dive deep into her story. In addition, as a lot of work went into online features that allow for asynchronous player interaction, we want as many people as possible playing the title at the same time."

In order to make up for the pushed back date, the game's director also said that they will give out a free DLC pack for gamers that adds a new story to the upcoming title.

"Gravity Rush 2" is expected to be released in North America and the United Kingdom on Jan. 20 for PlayStation 4.

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