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High on Life 2 Launches on Xbox, PC and PS5 With Day-One Game Pass

Early reviews point to sharp comedy, standout skateboard traversal, plus noticeable bugs.

Overview

  • Squanch Games released the sequel worldwide today at 7:00 a.m. PST across Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
  • The game is included on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC at launch, while the PS5 version is priced at $59.99.
  • Review aggregates show broadly positive reception, with Metacritic scores around the mid‑70s and an OpenCritic score of 79 with most critics recommending it.
  • Critics highlight the new first‑person skateboard traversal and larger, more open levels alongside the returning cast of talking guns.
  • Multiple outlets report technical issues and bugs, and Polygon notes an early Jeffrey Epstein joke as an example of the game’s provocative humor.