2 - Rune

On November 12, 2019, Rune 2 launched as an Epic Games Store exclusive. The very next day, developer Human Head Studios announced it was closing its doors—leaving the game orphaned on day one.

: Human Head immediately resurfaced as Roundhouse Studios under Bethesda Softworks. Rune 2

: Unlike the linear original, Rune 2 features island-hopping, resource gathering, and crafting (including building rafts and huts). On November 12, 2019, Rune 2 launched as

: The game uses a "Ragnarok Timer"—a preparation phase before being teleported to fight Loki. : Unlike the linear original, Rune 2 features

Rune 2 is best remembered today as a game that had one of the most chaotic and controversial launches in gaming history. While the game itself offered a unique Viking-themed survival-action experience, its legacy is inseparable from the legal and corporate drama that unfolded within 24 hours of its release. The Chaos of Launch Day

Despite the behind-the-scenes turmoil, Rune 2 attempted to modernize the cult-classic hack-and-slash mechanics of the original 2000 title.