In Slime Rancher 2, Poo is as Good as Gold

Will lightning strike twice for these cute slimes?

If you’re into adorable characters and colorful world aesthetics but have never heard of Slime Rancher, you’re missing out. Officially released on August 1, 2017, the original Slime Rancher delighted audiences with its colorful, bubbly visuals and simple game design. Here’s what we know so far about Slime Rancher 2 release. 

What is Slime Rancher 2?

Developed by American developers, Monomi Park, Slime Rancher 2 is a first-person farming simulator where your goal is to collect as many diverse Slimes as you can. Equipped with a vacpack, or a vacuum backpack gun, you suck up Slimes so you can add them to your farm. 

Your ultimate goal? To take care of and grow the Slimes, so they produce poop, which you can turn around for a profit to purchase upgrades and better equipment. Foster the Slimes, feed the Slimes, and protect the Slimes from their evil Slime enemies. Eventually, you’ll have various species of Slimes and can expand your farm. 

Watch the trailer for Slime Rancher 2 here:

So, What’s All the Slime Hype About?

With over 5 million total copies sold and an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam, Slime Rancher has unsarcastically helped relieve player stress and reduce feelings of anxiety, according to user reviews. 

Slime Rancher 2 Release
Image via Monomi Park

Simple enough for people of all ages but engaging enough to keep adults interested, Slime Rancher 2 will hopefully fulfill peoples’ high expectations. Set in a much more colorful setting this time around, the sky is the limit for what you can discover in these new lands.

When Does Slime Rancher 2 Release?

Slime Rancher 2 will release in early access on September 22, 2022.

What Platforms is Slime Rancher 2 On?

Slime Rancher 2 is available on the Xbox and PC. PlayStation users may have to wait to get a release of the game. 

Where Can I Get Slime Rancher 2?

You can pre-order Slime Rancher 2 on Steam and the Xbox Game Pass

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