New tactical FPS from Half-Life Black Mesa dev may just fix live-service fatigue

The original Endzone is a certified hidden gem. A spiritual mix of Fallout, Cities Skylines, and Luke Hodorowicz’s beloved Banished, it puts you in charge of a fledgling survivalist settlement, in the aftermath of the end of the world. Deep systems; gorgeous, steampunk-inflected visuals; a subtle mix of relaxing city builders and high-intensity strategy games - Endzone has deservedly found a place in the canon of cult PC hits. The sequel, however, has struggled. Its foundations are strong. The updates so far have made some vital changes. But six months since launch and Endzone 2 is still finding its feet. “There’s room for improvement,” Matthias Guntrum, head of developer Gentlymad admits. Speaking exclusively to PCGamesN, he explains how Endzone 2 is mounting the comeback.