Slay. Be Slain. Rise Again. Blood Meets Steel in The First Look at Full-Metal Carnage Slain 2: The Beast Within
From the Makers of Slain: Back From Hell comes a metal-fueled gothic bloodbath.
Macclesfield, UK – 29th August, 2025 – Silver Lining Interactive and Steel Mantis have revealed the first gameplay trailer for the blood-drenched pixel-art action platformer Slain 2: The Beast Within, shown exclusively during The MIX Fall Showcase. This brutal follow-up to the cult hit Slain: Back From Hell will be unleashed for PC via Steam in 2026.
The trailer offers a first look at the game's fast, visceral combat, gothic world design, and the return of the sentient sword Bathoryn, a weapon that has carved its legend across galaxies.
Players take up the blade as Prince Akran, last of the Wolf Knights, bound to a curse that grants the strength and savagery of the Beast. Under the light of the full moon, Akran can transform into a monstrous werewolf, tearing through enemies with unmatched ferocity. Lord Vroll's corruption has spread across the land, and only fire, steel, and a whole lot of metal riffs can stop it.
Will you rise... or will the darkness consume you?
Key Features
Ferocious, Responsive Combat - Cut down your foes with a mix of heavy melee strikes, well-timed counterattacks, and devastating elemental powers from the sword Bathoryn. Switch between fire, ice, and raw magical force to adapt your approach to each monstrous foe.
The Wolf Knight's Curse - Harness the power, and the danger, of the full moon. Transform into a towering werewolf mid-battle, ripping through enemies with speed, strength, and brutal claw attacks. Master the balance between your human and beast forms to survive the most dangerous encounters.
Three Quests, Three Doomed Paths - Embark on three interwoven journeys to recover ancient relics of immense power: The Eye, The Heart, and The Dagger. Each quest offers distinct environments, enemies, and challenges, from storm-lashed fortresses to spectral coastlines and the abyss itself.
Face the Dark Gods - Lord Vroll's dominion is protected by champions of nightmare, abyssal warlocks, vengeful witches, and creatures born of darkness. Every major encounter tests not just your skill, but your resolve.
A Kingdom in Ruin - Traverse a world steeped in gothic decay, from the corpse-littered streets of Wolftown to the fog-choked highlands and cursed catacombs. Each location is brought to life with richly animated pixel art and a haunting, heavy-metal inspired soundtrack.
Slay. Be Slain. Rise Again.
Slain 2: The Beast Within is coming to PC via Steam in 2026 . Join the Wolf Knights and Wishlist on Steam Now and expect more news on this exciting launch soon!
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