Elex II

About

Elex II is an open world RPG set in a fractured sci-fi landscape where players guide Jax through a crumbling ecosystem poisoned by dark Elex. You navigate Magalan using a jetpack, tackling environmental hazards and faction conflicts while deciding whether to broker peace or seize power. Combat blends melee and ranged weapons with elemental abilities, and dialogue choices shape alliances. The story spans a continent split into warring territories, each with distinct cultures and resources to exploit. The game’s handcrafted environments stand out, from irradiated jungles to floating cities, all rendered in sharp detail. Piranha Bytes’ signature worldbuilding shines in the lore-heavy quests and faction dynamics, though some players found pacing uneven in early stretches. Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC, and Mac, it leans into the developer’s Gothic-era strengths while refining the mechanics introduced in the 2017 predecessor.

Storyline

Several years after Jax defeated the Hybrid, a new threat arrives from the sky, unleashing the dangerous powers of dark Elex and endangering all life on the planet. In order to defend the peace on Magalan and the safety of his own family, Jax has to go on a mission to convince the factions to unite against the invaders. Dive into a huge, hand-crafted, completely unique world with multiple factions and diverse environments set in a post-apocalyptic science fantasy universe. Explore the vast world of Magalan with your jetpack, and play through the epic story the way you want.