However, he makes it clear that Epic’s assistance is a boon, allowing him to support his family and work with a little less stress. Happ didn’t specify the kind of deal made between the developer and Epic Games. “To say that life is very different for me now would be an understatement,” Happ wrote. Instead, he hoped the game would allow him to buy “a new car or, failing that, maybe a new PC.” Fast forward a bit, Axiom Verge becomes a top seller, and was nominated for Best Independent Game by The Game Awards in 2015. According to a message posted today by Happ on his website, Axiom Verge began development a decade ago - and Happ didn’t know the success that was coming his way. The pixelated Metroid-like (yes, I’m still doing it) created by solo developer Thomas Happ, Axiom Verge made a huge splash when it landed in 2015. Not even in the least.Īxiom Verge 2 is a sequel nearly six years in the making. The original game was made available on PC, however, so we weren’t worried.
Prior to today’s announcement during the Epic Games Store Spring Showcase, Axiom Verge 2 was only confirmed as a Nintendo Switch release. Axiom Verge 2 will indeed make its way over to PC, but as a timed exclusive for the Epic Games Store. Well, the inevitable news has at last arrived.