Popular idle game Melvor Idle is getting a sequel with Melvor Idle 2 bringing some huge new features

Coming sometime soon to Early Access, Melvor Idle 2 has been announced by developer Games by Malcs. Building upon the success and popularity of the first game, but with some big new features to hook you in.

The developer said: "Melvor Idle 2 is a direct sequel to Melvor Idle, with almost every single area upgraded or enhanced in some way when compared to the original. We have taken everything we’ve learnt from Melvor Idle and cranked up the dial in hopes to create an experience that far surpasses the original. Melvor Idle 2 introduces brand new Skills, increases base game level caps, reworks existing Skills and completely updates the visual aesthetics to give a whole new look and feel."

Interestingly, this time they've completely changed how they make the game too. They've gone with the free and open source Godot Engine for it. They've said monetisation will be the same as the original, a standard price ($14.99 USD) with paid large expansions in future and plenty of free updates.

Some of what's new in the sequel:

• A Brand-New Look and Feel: Experience Melvor like never before with updated graphics, enhanced visuals, animations, audio, and a modernized user interface, all designed to make your adventure even more immersive and engaging.
• Increased Maximum Level: Push your Skills further than ever before with a maximum level of 120, surpassing the previous base cap of 99.
• 5 New Skills: Build upon the legacy Skills from the original game with 5 newly introduced Skills, adding greater variety and synergies to your journey.
• Quests: Embark on engaging story-driven quests that uncover the rich history of Melvor that guide you through your journey. You will face powerful Quest Bosses, train unique Skilling content, and help save Melvor from devastation along the way.
• Day/Night Cycle & Weather: Enjoy a more immersive experience with a customisable dynamic day/night cycle & weather system that adds visual flavor and atmosphere to your adventure.
• Brand New Combat Mechanics: A familiar Combat system, now updated with new mechanics that increase strategic decision making.
• New Game Modes: Discover fresh ways to play with never-before-seen game modes tailored to challenge and entertain players of all skill levels.
• Mastery Guilds - Dive into the Master Guilds, a completely reimagined Mastery system for all skills, including Combat.
• and so much more!

And some of the core features to expect:

• Single-Player Gameplay: Enjoy an adventure crafted for you to play at your own pace.
• Fully Moddable: Use the in-game mod manager to customize and expand your experience by downloading user-created mods.
• Offline Progression: Continue progressing while offline at the same speed as when actively playing, ensuring you never miss out on growth.
• In-Depth Skill Progression: Master 29 Skills with meaningful mechanics and interactions.
• Dynamic Combat System: Take on monsters, formidable bosses, and epic dungeons with new & refined Combat mechanics.
• Robust Inventory System: Effortlessly manage your items with an improved Bank & Equipment system.
• Cross-Platform Cloud Saving: Seamlessly play on PC and mobile (when available) with integrated cloud-saving functionality.
• Regular Expansions: Experience an ever-growing world with frequent updates and new content, including DLCs that will increase the level-cap and more.
• Basic Social Features: Keep up to date with your Friends via a Friends List, optional Cloud Profiles, and see how many other players around the world are training the same thing as you with our Presence feature. Privacy options included.
• Plus familiar features such as Pets, Achievements and more!

More details on their plans in the announcement.