The Talos Principle 2: Deluxe Edition

About the game

The Talos Principle 2 is a first-person puzzle game that builds on the philosophical questions raised by its predecessor. The story takes place after biological humanity has died out, with human culture carried on by robots in their own city, and the hero investigates a mysterious megastructure that holds great power. Progress brings up questions about the cosmos and the purpose of civilization, while the player's decisions and allegiances shape how events unfold and lead to one of several endings. Challenges come in several kinds, from standard puzzles of varying difficulty to metapuzzles and especially hard Gold puzzles, and finishing the game does not require solving every one of them. The hero's toolkit grows with gravity control and consciousness transfer, and more than a dozen areas are open to explore, among them a city on the brink of change and an island holding keys to the future. The story was written by Jonas Kyratzes, Tom Jubert and Verena Kyratzes, and the music composed by Damjan Mravunac with a guest appearance by Chris Christodoulou.

The Talos Principle 2: Deluxe Edition includes The Talos Principle 2 for PS5™ and the Road to Elysium DLC. The add-on expands on the contents of the standard edition with additional content. This edition suits those who want the game together with the Road to Elysium DLC.

Description from PS Store

The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges. Born into a new world where biological humanity is extinct but human culture lives on in a city of robots, you find yourself swept up in a mind-bending adventure involving a mysterious megastructure hiding enormous powers. The more you discover, the more you will be confronted with questions about the nature of the cosmos and the purpose of civilization. The broken promise of a better tomorrow, the fear of repeating humankind’s mistakes, faith in reason or renouncing humanity altogether - the choices you make and the sides you take will determine the course of events. A New Generation of Puzzles Solve a wide array of puzzles with varying difficulty levels, including clever metapuzzles and highly challenging Gold puzzles. Finish the game without solving every puzzle, or pursue the rewards of complete mastery. A variety of new abilities, such as gravity manipulation and mind transference, join the established mechanics of the original Talos Principle, creating a fresh but familiar experience. A Philosophical Odyssey Take the next step forward in the story of The Talos Principle in a thought-provoking, character-driven interactive story with multiple endings penned by returning writers Jonas Kyratzes (The Eternal Cylinder, Clash: Artifacts of Chaos) and Tom Jubert (The Swapper, Subnautica), joined by Verena Kyratzes (The Hand of Merlin, Serious Sam 4). Brave New World Explore more than a dozen all-new environments, from a city on the brink of a paradigm shift to the varied landscapes of a mysterious island that holds the keys to the future. Take a break from puzzle-solving to discover long-buried secrets and strands of forgotten history. The Melodies of Creation Immerse yourself in the rich, bittersweet world of The Talos Principle with a stunning soundtrack by master composer Damjan Mravunac (Serious Sam, The Talos Principle), with a guest appearance by Chris Christodoulou (Risk of Rain 1 and 2).