Some would say the only thing worse than being slain is being slain again, but here we are. Slain 2: The Beast Within aims to bring the pain once more, with a release planned for sometime in 2026. While we wait for more launch details, developer Steel Mantis and publisher Silver Lining Interactive unleashed a little slice of hell in a new teaser trailer.

Slain 2: The Beast Within Teaser Trailer

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The new trailer made its way online during The MIX Fall Showcase, offering a quick taste of the followup to 2016’s Slain: Back from Hell. Players take on the role of the last of the Wolf Knights, Prince Akran, who can transform into a ferocious werewolf in the full moon’s light. The sequel marks the return of Bathoryn, the sentient sword.

Here’s an overview of what this brutal, heavy metal side-scroller has to offer:

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.

Slain 2: The Beast Within is currently available to wishlist on Steam.

Source: Press release