Brazilian Developer AQUIRIS has announced the launch of its new racing game Horizon Chase 2 on Apple Arcade and has released a new behind-the-scenes Dev diary to celebrate the launch. Horizon Chase 2 is the second game in the franchise, and it builds upon the massive success of the first title Horizon Chase which was first released on mobile devices as well and was then ported to nearly all gaming consoles. Check out the launch trailer for Horizon Chase 2 below before we jump into additional details:
The biggest addition to Horizon Chase 2 is online multiplayer for all of the game modes available in the game. Apart from this, the game improves nearly everything from the first game and completes the package with new locations and cars. At its core, it brings the same fast-paced racing that we all loved in the first title however this time around, the game is more accessible and multiplayer friendly as it brings both online and local multiplayer modes.
One of the things that you will notice instantly is that the game maintains a highly detailed and super colorful art style complete with a thrilling soundtrack to keep you company as you blast through new locations at blazing speeds. The soundtrack for Horizon Chase 2 has been composed by the legendary composer Barry Leitch. To celebrate the launch of Horizon Chase 2, the developer has also dropped the price of the original Horizon Chase Mobile Edition World Tour Pass to just $1.99 to allow more players to join in the fun.
Nando Guimarães, General Manager commented:
Our main challenge was to make a sequel without missing its original essence: the arcade racing spirit, the unique art style, and the signature gameplay that made it such a success. A simple pick up and play experience. You go straight to the fun. Especially on Apple Arcade.
Cristina Arikawa, Art Producer also added:
Creating the design of our cars was one of the most important parts of the production. Many things inspired us in this process, like the automotive design industry or the country that the car represents. And we also worked with amazing designers who did a great job helping us develop these cars that are the main characters of our franchise.
The developer also released a behind-the-scenes developer diary behind the game so make sure that you check it out as well:
Key features of Horizon Chase 2 include:
- Multiplayer All Modes – Bring your crew to the race! You can play every game mode in online chases with your friends. Assemble a crew with other players to progress together or compete head-to-head with players around the world. Wherever you are, it’s always time to have endless fun in a new era of arcade racing.
- The Art of Touring – Race in 55 tracks distributed in 5 countries around the World in a unique, entirely 3D art style and unlock 10 cars. From the vibrant colors of each landscape to the immersive conditions of different weathers, all enhanced by a thrilling soundtrack made by Top Racer composer Barry Leitch, this game evolves the arcade racing experience to the next level. New horizons will steer you to the beauty of a stunning and inviting visual trip with no return.
- Get The Best Out Your Car, Customize It! – When visiting the Garage Shop players will be able to easily customize several parts of their cars, choosing amongst a wide variety of options making them as yours as possible. Collect new cosmetic items and upgrade your stats throughout the World Tour. Race in different Game Modes and keep on the cycle of getting new visual rewards. Winning was never so worth it.
- Play It. Replay It – Horizon Chase 2 was born to be a game in constant evolution, with dynamic evergreen events that will invite you to hone your skills and show off your rides. Major Updates will bring up new rewards, the Playground Mode will offer a brand new challenge every two days, and the Tournament Mode defies the players to be the best in collections of several modified races from the World Tour mode. Both modes can be enjoyed alone or in groups of up to four players. Every day is an excellent reason to come back and race!
Horizon Chase 2 is now available exclusively on Apple Arcade however we can expect the game to land on other consoles soon enough. There is no official word on a console release yet however we are looking forward to it.
Let us know in the comments section below whether you will be jumping in Horizon Chase 2 on Apple Arcade or not.
