Rage 2 is a 2019 first-person shooter video game developed by Avalanche Studios in conjunction with id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game is the sequel to the 2011 game Rage. The game was released for PlayStation 4 Windows and Xbox One on May 14 2019. It received mixed reviews from critics with praise for its combat but criticism for its story characters and open world gameplay. Rage 2 is a first-person shooter. Players assume control of a ranger named Walker who is free to explore the game's apocalyptic open world. Players are given control over some of Walker's attributes such as their gender skills or attire. Walker is able to wield various firearms and tools to fight against enemies including returning weapons such as the wingstick. Players can develop Walker's skills with Nanotrite-based powers. Through a mode called Overdrive Walker's guns do more damage enemies drop more energy and they get healed constantly — providing players with an aggressive way to mow down enemies. Nanotrites from the first game which act as special powers and ability boosts can be used to increase combat efficiency. The game features vehicular combat including trucks buggies and gyrocopters with the player being able to drive any vehicle in the game's world.