Tactical Adventures used The Sport Awards stage this yr to drag again the curtain additional on Solasta 2, revealing a dramatic new trailer that confirms a March 12, 2026 Early Entry launch on Steam. The footage introduces a brand new forged of characters — and a notably high-profile group of actors — because the sequence shifts to a extra cinematic story centered on a discovered household caught in the course of a disaster.
Solasta 2 takes place on the mysterious island continent of Neokos, the place historical magic governs the land. The story follows 4 adopted Colwall siblings (all absolutely customizable characters), who set out after the demise of their mom, Ma Hin Colwall, to unravel the reality she “took to her grave.” Her last message, heard in voiceover in the course of the trailer, binds the siblings to a covenant she left unfinished and to face the rising risk of Shadwyn, an unknowable entity whose corruption now spreads throughout Neokos.
“That is the story of a household,” studio head Mathieu Girard instructed Polygon in a video interview. “We needed to present gamers a celebration with an actual emotional core — 4 adopted siblings with their very own struggles, alongside the organic kids of their late mom.”
Rickard Colwall and Deorcas Colwall play a significant position within the journey as NPCs that anchor the narrative. As confirmed within the new trailer, these key characters will likely be voiced by prime voice expertise within the gaming business. Ben Starr (Ultimate Fantasy 16, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) voices Rickard Colwall, the eldest sibling and a heat, steadying presence who’s deeply devoted. Devora Wilde (Baldur’s Gate 3, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) performs Deorcas Colwall, a strong warrior whose grief drives her towards a harmful path. Rounding out the core voice forged is Amelia Tyler (Baldur’s Gate 3, Hades 2) as Shadwyn, and Ellen Thomas (Arcane) because the charismatic however ruthless elven chief Anabasia.
“We didn’t have this sort of high-level expertise within the first recreation, and we knew that needed to change,” Girard stated. “For Rickard, Ben Starr introduced concepts that refined the character’s persona. Devora Wilde was good for Deorcas’ power and conflicted feelings. And Amelia Tyler makes Shadwyn really feel really historical, tortured, and harmful.”
Central to Solasta 2’s narrative is the goddess Maraike, whose affect permeates each the land of Neokos and the Colwall household itself. The connection between Maraike and the Shadwyn kinds the core thriller of the sequel. Whereas the preliminary plot hooks are intimate and psychological in nature, because the household grapples with the grief of dropping their mom, the grand journey they embark on will decide the destiny of the world.
Even to longtime Solasta followers, the sequel ought to really feel intentionally unfamiliar since Neokos is a model new space of the world. It introduces new factions, magical traditions, and even new races.
“We needed that feeling of discovery,” Girard stated. “It’s why we moved to a brand new continent. You’ll see stuff you’ve by no means seen in Solasta earlier than.”
Like the primary recreation, Solasta 2 delivers a devoted adaptation of fifth version D&D-style fight, this time constructed on the 2024 SRD ruleset. Which means delicate adjustments to varied courses, subclasses, and different character choices. And in contrast to the primary recreation, gamers will even have the ability to multiclass.
Solasta 2 additionally expands exploration choices with a hex-based world map that features random narrative occasions and elective encounters with branching query constructions, all designed to present gamers extra selections.
The tip of the brand new trailer additionally confirms an early entry launch date of March 12, 2026. Girard stated the workforce plans to run early entry for a few yr, utilizing participant suggestions to refine and polish the sport.
The studio’s earlier recreation, Solasta: Crown of the Magister, noticed main enhancements throughout its personal Early Entry interval — one thing Girard says was invaluable.
“Group suggestions is important,” Girard stated. “Early Entry offers us a clean shot to good the sport earlier than 1.0. The anticipated degree of polish is greater now, however it’s nonetheless one of the simplest ways to construct a fancy CRPG with a small workforce.”
