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Long-Delayed Prison Architect 2 Gets Exciting Update After Two Years Of Mostly Silence
Prison Architect 2 is holding a closed beta playtest from September 9-15.
Key takeaways
- Prison Architect 2 will hold a closed beta playtest from September 9-15.
- The beta requires testers to sign an NDA, meaning public news is unlikely to emerge.
- Paradox previously refunded preorders and paused sales in August 2024 due to performance and content issues.
Prison Architect 2 is holding a closed beta playtest from September 9-15. This marks the second beta test of the year, following one in April, after the game was delayed indefinitely from its planned 2024 launch. The sign-up sheet is now closed and requires testers to sign an NDA. Paradox previously stopped pre-orders and offered refunds in August 2024 to work on performance and content.
The new beta signals development progress on a highly anticipated sequel delayed since 2024.
In their words
“we need more time to improve both the game's performance and its content”
By the numbers
- September 9-15
- dates for the upcoming closed beta playtest
How it unfolded
- Paradox delayed game indefinitely and offered refunds
- First official update beta test held
- New closed beta playtest scheduled to run
Why this matters
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The new beta is a sign the game could be approaching a new release date.
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Common questions
- What happened with Prison Architect 2?
- Prison Architect 2 will hold a closed beta playtest from September 9-15.
- Where can I read the original report?
- Read the full report at Gamespot.
