# Horror-Themed Action Shooters Gunfire Games is Back with 'Remnant II' on Steam and Major Consoles By Colin Smith | Published 2023-07-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remnant-ii References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FugIy_tsNR0&t=1s) & [store.steampowered](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1282100/Remnant_II/)  Remnant II is the highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling game Remnant: From the Ashes, a third-person action-survival shooter that pits the last remnants of humanity against the harrowing forces of evil. The game is developed by Gunfire Games, the same studio that brought you Darksiders 3, Remnant: From the Ashes, and Chronos: Before the Ashes. Remnant II will be available on the [PlayStation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helldivers-2), [Xbox Series X/S](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitgate-2), and PC in 2023. Remnant II evolves the co-op survival shooter with new unseen worlds filled with deadly surprises and encounters. Players can join the battle to save humanity in a dynamically generated world filled with branching quest lines, unique loot, and overwhelming odds that encourage exploration and replayability either alone or in a [three-person co-op](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizard-of-legend-2). Players will define their own playstyle with an expanded Archetype class system and a wide assortment of guns, armor, and special augmentations as they overcome hard-fought challenges to stave off humanity’s extinction. Remnant II will also feature intense combat with cunning enemies and large scale boss battles that will test the skills and teamwork of even the most seasoned players. Image Credit: Gunfire Games ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Co-op Survival Shooters:** There is an opportunity to create new co-op survival shooters that offer dynamically generated worlds, branching quest lines, and unique loot for exploration and replayability. - **Expanded Archetype Class System:** Developing games with an expanded Archetype class system allows players to define their own playstyle and adds depth to the gameplay experience. - **Intense Combat and Boss Battles:** Incorporating intense combat with cunning enemies and large scale boss battles in action shooters presents an opportunity to challenge and engage players in a thrilling and immersive gameplay experience. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can capitalize on the trend of co-op survival shooters by developing new games that offer innovative gameplay mechanics and compelling narratives. - **Software Development:** Software development companies can create tools and engines that facilitate the creation of expanded Archetype class systems, enabling game developers to easily implement this feature in their games. - **Virtual Reality:** Virtual reality technology can enhance the experience of intense combat and boss battles in action shooters, providing a more immersive and realistic gameplay experience for players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repeated Horror Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witchfire.md) - [Third-Person Alien-Hunting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helldivers-2.md) - [Horde Survival Game Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vampire-survivors-operation-guns.md) - [Survival Strategy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darkest-dungeon-ii.md) - [Character-Focused Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-first-descendant.md) - [Dynamic First-Person Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immortals-of-aveum-game.md) - [Gothic Western RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evil-west.md) - [Supernatural Game Sequels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remedy-entertainment.md) - [Genre-Defining Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quake-ii-remastered.md)