History VideoGame / BeyondGoodAndEvil2

The game was initially teased in May 2008, with Jade and Pey'j appearing in a short trailer showcasing a new graphics engine. Michel Ancel would later state that the game was only in pre-production and had not yet been greenlit, though a gameplay trailer would be leaked the following year.

''[=BGE2=]'' would undergo radio silence after this, with there being endless rumors of the title supposedly being cancelled as Ancel and Ubisoft Montpellier would continue to put the bulk of their focus on various different projects over the following decade, including ''VideoGame/RaymanOrigins'' and ''VideoGame/RaymanLegends''. The game wouldn't be mentioned again until October 2016, when after a string of concept art posts from Ancel on Instagram, Ubisoft would officially announce that the game was in pre-production via a [[https://www.facebook.com/beyondgoodandevil/photos/a.168617863187768.35250.131546723561549/1068744866508392/?type=3&theater post on the game's Facebook page]].

''Beyond Good and Evil 2'' is the prequel to the 2003 Creator/{{Ubisoft}} game ''VideoGame/BeyondGoodAndEvil''.

At E3 2017, the game was given a new trailer that revealed the game would now be a {{prequel}}, with prior work on a direct sequel having been scrapped in the intervening years. The new narrative would instead focus on two new heroes who are part of a group of space pirates in pursuit of "true freedom". In July 2021, Ubisoft assured fans that development was "progressing well", but by February 2023, [[https://kotaku.com/beyond-good-evil-2-ubisoft-montpellier-assassins-creed-1850164420 several]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oche63hzg4 outlets]] revealed that the title has been undergoing various issues (unclear creative direction, staff burnout and high attrition rates, etc.) that have kept it from entering full production.

''Beyond Good and Evil 2'' is the prequel to the 2003 Creator/{{Ubisoft}} game ''VideoGame/BeyondGoodAndEvil''.

At E3 2017, the game was given a new trailer that revealed the game would now be a {{prequel}}, with prior work on a direct sequel having been scrapped in the intervening years. The new narrative would instead focus on two new heroes who are part of a group of space pirates in pursuit of "true freedom". In July 2021, Ubisoft assured fans that development was "progressing well", but by February 2023, [[https://kotaku.com/beyond-good-evil-2-ubisoft-montpellier-assassins-creed-1850164420 several]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oche63hzg4 outlets]] revealed that the title has been undergoing various issues (unclear creative direction, staff burnout and high attrition rates, etc.) that have kept it from entering full production.

[=BGE2=] would undergo radio silence after this, with there being endless rumors of the title supposedly being cancelled as Ancel and Ubisoft Montpellier would continue to put the bulk of their focus on various different projects over the following decade, including ''VideoGame/RaymanOrigins'' and ''VideoGame/RaymanLegends''. The game wouldn't be mentioned again until October 2016, when after a string of concept art posts from Ancel on Instagram, Ubisoft would officially announce that the game was in pre-production via a [[https://www.facebook.com/beyondgoodandevil/photos/a.168617863187768.35250.131546723561549/1068744866508392/?type=3&theater post on the game's Facebook page]].

At E3 2017, the game was given a new trailer that revealed the game would now be a prequel, with prior work on a direct sequel having been scrapped in the intervening years. The new narrative would instead focus on two new heroes who are part of a group of space pirates in pursuit of "true freedom". In July 2021, Ubisoft assured fans that development was "progressing well", but by February 2023, [[https://kotaku.com/beyond-good-evil-2-ubisoft-montpellier-assassins-creed-1850164420 several]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oche63hzg4 outlets]] revealed that the title has been undergoing various issues (unclear creative direction, staff burnout and high attrition rates, etc.) that have kept it from entering full production.

At E3 2017, the game was given a new trailer that revealed the game would now be a prequel, with prior work on a direct sequel having been scrapped in the intervening years. The new narrative would instead focus on two new heroes who are part of a group of space pirates in pursuit of "true freedom". In July 2021, Ubisoft ensured fans that development was "progressing well", but by February 2023, [[https://kotaku.com/beyond-good-evil-2-ubisoft-montpellier-assassins-creed-1850164420 several]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oche63hzg4 outlets]] revealed that the title has been undergoing various issues (unclear creative direction, staff burnout and high attrition rates, etc.) that have kept it from entering full production.

''Beyond Good and Evil 2'' is the prequel to the 2003 Creator/{{Ubisoft}} game, ''VideoGame/BeyondGoodAndEvil''.

* AmbiguouslyBrown: Shani averts this, she's confirmed on the game's website as Somalian. The various human cultures in System 3 are ex-pat communities formed from various cultures from Old Earth, meaning that the diversity will be less ambiguous this time around compared to the original game.

At E3 2017, the game was given a new trailer that revealed the game would now be a prequel, with prior work on a direct sequel having been scrapped in the intervening years. The new narrative would instead focus on two new heroes who are part of a group of space pirates in pursuit of "true freedom". In July 2021, Ubisoft ensured fans that development was "progressing well", but by February 2023, [[https://kotaku.com/beyond-good-evil-2-ubisoft-montpellier-assassins-creed-1850164420 several]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oche63hzg4 outlets]] revealed that the titles has been undergoing various issues (unclear creative direction, staff burnout and poor retention, etc.) that have kept it from entering full production.

At E3 2017, the game was given a new trailer that revealed the game would now be a prequel, with prior work on a direct sequel having been scrapped in the intervening years. The new narrative would instead focus on two new heroes who are part of a group of space pirates in pursuit of "true freedom". In July 2021, Ubisoft ensured fans that development was "progressing well", but by February 2023, the game was revealed to [[https://kotaku.com/beyond-good-evil-2-ubisoft-montpellier-assassins-creed-1850164420 have been undergoing various issues since that E3 re-reveal]] (unclear creative direction, staff constantly leaving the project, etc.) that have kept it from entering full production.

[=BGE2=] would undergo radio silence after this, with there being endless rumors of the title supposedly being cancelled as Ancel and Ubisoft Montpellier would continue to put the bulk of their focus on various different projects over the following decade, including ''VideoGame/RaymanOrigins'' and ''VideoGame/RaymanLegends''. The game wouldn't be mentioned again until October 2016, when after a string of concept art posts from Ancel on Instagram, Ubisoft would officially announce that the game was in production via a [[https://www.facebook.com/beyondgoodandevil/photos/a.168617863187768.35250.131546723561549/1068744866508392/?type=3&theater post on the game's Facebook page]].

At E3 2017, the game was given a new trailer that revealed the game would now be a prequel, with prior work on a direct sequel having been scrapped in the intervening years. The new narrative would instead focus on two new heroes who are part of a group of space pirates in pursuit of "true freedom". In July 2021, Ubisoft ensured fans that development was "progressing well", but by February 2023, [[https://kotaku.com/beyond-good-evil-2-ubisoft-montpellier-assassins-creed-1850164420 the game was revealed to be undergoing various issues]] (including another change in creative direction) that have kept it stuck in DevelopmentHell.

At E3 2017, the game was given a new trailer that revealed the game would now be a prequel, with prior work on a direct sequel having been scrapped in the intervening years. The new narrative would instead focus on two new heroes who are part of a group of space pirates in pursuit of "true freedom". As of July 2021, Ubisoft has continued to ensure fans that development is "progressing well".

[[AC: 2009 leaked gameplay trailer]]
* FantasyCounterpartCulture: The city which Jade is being chased through has a mix of Indian and Middle Eastern culture.
* JitterCam: Used liberally during the trailer
* LeParkour: The trailer features Jade going parkour-tastic in an urban India-esque city, leaping off roofs, the heads of policemen, and some poor guy stuck in a bathroom.
* NobodyPoops: Amusingly averted, Jade escapes through a family's house, exiting through the bathroom while someone is still on the toilet.
* SheFu: Jade appears to have gotten better at it in the combat shown in the leaked trailer.

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The game was initially teased in May 2008, with Jade and Pey'j appearing in a short trailer showcasing a new graphics engine for seventh generation consoles. Michel Ancel would later state that the game was only in pre-production and had not yet been greenlit, though a gameplay trailer would be leaked the following year.

[=BGE2=] would undergo radio silence after this, with there being endless rumor cycles of the title being cancelled, not cancelled, moved, and more as Ancel and Ubisoft Montpellier worked primarily on various different projects over the following decade, including ''VideoGame/RaymanOrigins'' and ''VideoGame/RaymanLegends''. The game wouldn't be mentioned again until October 2016, when after a string of concept art posts from Ancel on Instagram, [[https://www.facebook.com/beyondgoodandevil/photos/a.168617863187768.35250.131546723561549/1068744866508392/?type=3&theater the Beyond Good and Evil Facebook page]] officially confirmed that the game is in development at Ubisoft Montpellier.

At E3 2017, the game was given a new trailer that revealed the game would be a prequel, with prior work on a direct sequel having been scrapped in the intervening years. The new narrative would instead focus on a two new heroes who are part of a group of space pirates in pursuit of "true freedom". As of July 2021, while no new footage has been seen since 2018, Ubisoft has continued to ensure fans that development is "progressing well".

Trailers:
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nh6qcfSEg4&ab_channel=RockPaperShotgun 2008 Teaser Trailer]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5wxNYPeinY 2009 Gameplay Trailer ]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9VPnI34dPw 2017 E3 Cinematic Trailer]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsoIUHDrPcg 2018 E3 Cinematic Trailer]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2229DmJLIY 2018 Gameplay Update]]

At E3 2017, the game was given a new trailer that revealed the game would be a prequel, with prior work on a direct sequel having been scrapped in the intervening years. The new narrative would instead focus on a two new heroes who were revealed to be a part of a group of space pirates in pursuit of "true freedom". As of July 2021, while new footage has been seen since 2018, and no release date or gaming platforms has been announced, Ubisoft has continued to ensure fans that development is "progressing well".

The game was initially teased in May 2008, with Jade and Pey'j appearing in a short trailer showcasing a new graphics engine for [[UsefulNotes/TheSeventhGenerationOfConsoleVideoGames seventh generation consoles]]. Michel Ancel would later state that the game was only in pre-production and had not yet been greenlit, though a gameplay trailer would supposedly be leaked the following year.

The prequel to the 2003 game, ''VideoGame/BeyondGoodAndEvil''.

The game was initially announced in 2008 and set for a UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/XBox360 release which would continue the escapades of Jade and Pey'j.

Needless to say, the gaming community pretty much went nuts when Creator/{{Ubisoft}} surprised ''everyone'' with this news. However beyond a reveal trailer and some bits of gameplay, the game went silent and from that point on, got stuck in the ninth circle of DevelopmentHell. Going through endless rumor cycles of being cancelled, not cancelled, moved, and more. As of E3 2016, the game was reportedly on slow, but active development, as Michel Ancel was busy working on his game ''VideoGame/{{Wild}}''.

In October 2016, after a string of concept art posts from Ancel on Instagram, [[https://www.facebook.com/beyondgoodandevil/photos/a.168617863187768.35250.131546723561549/1068744866508392/?type=3&theater the Beyond Good and Evil Facebook page]] confirmed that the game is in development at Ubisoft Montpellier.

Finally at E3 2017, the game was given a new trailer, however focusing on a two new heroes who were revealed to be a part of a group of space pirates in pursuit of "true freedom". It was later revealed that the original sequel was scrapped and re-done into a prequel set before Jade was even born. Currently, it's still in development.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5wxNYPeinY 2008 Gameplay Trailer ]]

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L449s9bVdeM 2017 Trailer]]

* EverythingsBetterWithMonkeys: Knox, taking on the role of boisterous comedy relief from Pey'j and adding some monkey business, bruv!

* FlippingTheTable: Zhou Yuzhu does this after Knox tricks him into giving him an M-Disk in exchange for a supposed gold idol actually made out of ''Swiss chocolate''.
-->'''Zhou Yuzhu:''' I want every ''fucking'' cop... in this ''fucking'' city... after that '''[[SuddenlyShouting FUCKING BASTARD]]!!'''

* GluttonousPig: Zhou Yuzhu is eating dumplings in a Chinese restaurant when he's negotiating with Knox.

* MischiefMakingMonkey: The first we see of Knox is him swindling Zhou Yuzhu out of an M-disk by trading it for a pig idol...that's actually made out of ''Swiss chocolate''.

* MischiefMakingMonkey: The first we see of Knox is him swindling Zhou Yuzhu out of an M-disk by trading it for a pig idol...that's actually made out of ''swiss chocolate''.

* [[hhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nh6qcfSEg4&ab_channel=RockPaperShotgun 2008 Teaser Trailer]]

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkCXE1l5MVI 2008 Teaser Trailer]]

* FamilyFriendlyFirearms: Averted, with the first game's FrickinLaserBeams being replaced with (or at least accompanied by) actual bullets. This is yet another element that carries on from the leaked gameplay trailer.

* PettingZooPeople: Just like the original ''{{VideoGame/Beyond Good and Evil}}'' half man[=/=]half animal hybrids return, only this time we discover their origins as genetically engineered slave labor designed to withstand hostile areas in space.