The Ship 2 to set sail

By Emma Boyes, GameSpot UKPosted Sep 4, 2007 4:02 am PT

Quirky online game's Web site carries statement that work has started on a sequel.

Outerlight, the developer of innovative online stealth-action game The Ship, has announced on its Web site that a sequel to the game is underway, and that it will be working with a "major international publisher" for the new game.

The Ship started life in 2004 as a Half-Life mod, and became a full-size game that was then released in July 2006 on digital distribution service Steam. A European boxed retail version hit store shelves in September 2006, followed by a US retail game in April 2007.

Set on a 1920s luxury liner, gamers are given details on another player to "kill," which must be done using improvised weapons lying around the ship, and without witnesses. Of course, someone also has your name and location, and is hunting you down as well... For more information on The Ship, check out GameSpot's review.

Outerlight is currently recruiting for software engineers and designers, as well as concept, environment, and character artists and animators, and says that more details on the new game will be posted soon.

43 Comments

  • FatBird1978

    Posted Jan 9, 2009 9:58 pm PT

    I just wonder if it's too late for me to buy this one.

  • chancegames101

    Posted Nov 13, 2008 3:21 pm PT

    The ship 2 better be able to pick the person you want to be and it wont change into you die or die in jail.

  • aadne95

    Posted Feb 16, 2008 9:08 am PT

    i play the ship often, and look up to get the sequel.

  • jasperrussell

    Posted Dec 30, 2007 1:46 pm PT

    I liked the ship but the one thing I didn't like was that your appearance kept changing. And your characters name kept changing. When playing multiplayer games with friends I like to know who's killed me and who I've killed, it makes it more personal and fun. I understand the concept of not knowing who is after you and changing clothes but creating your own character like in tiger woods would be much more fun when playing.

  • Foleman

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 9:36 am PT

    I wish this game would come to a console, I'd love to have a game that allowed me to hunt down and kill my friends on a ship via Xbox Live.

    Does that seem weird?

  • azizrulez

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 11:13 pm PT

    i was pleasantly surprised by how good the game was,i really enjoyed it,and am looking forward to the sequel

  • gatsbythepig

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 10:53 pm PT

    It looks pretty good.

  • jaredcrazy3232

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 5:50 pm PT

    it really is a fun game... i should play it more often

  • lamprey263

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 5:47 pm PT

    actually, if I had a PC, I'd be on CS:S, that's just my cup of tea

  • Plasmabat

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 4:26 pm PT

    The Ship was very innovative and fun, Improving it sound awesome. The game needs more hype though.

  • Pie_FOREVER

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 4:09 pm PT

    I play thisgame daily. I've played it since the original HL mod and have always loved it. I can't wait for more news on the sequel

  • Shinedown220

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 3:49 pm PT

    Release a console version. The first one sounds interesting, release that too on consoles.

  • lamprey263

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 3:43 pm PT

    oooo, I've never heard of this but it sounds cool; too bad for me its PC as I don't PC game anymore

  • dn3datomiced

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 2:38 pm PT

    The Ship was one of the most novel games I had ever played when it came out. I still need to find a friend to give my guest pass to so they can try it.

  • comthitnuong

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 2:18 pm PT

    The Ship had a very interesting premise. Hopefully the second one will share that trait and improve on it.

  • playstation_wii

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 1:53 pm PT

    Half Life starts it all.........

  • MronoC

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 1:33 pm PT

    W00T!!! This is my all time favorite MP game EVER!!! I can't wait!
    Hopefully this time around, they'll advertise more, my only problem with the Ship is that there's hardly anyone on.

  • Zergvasion89

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 1:00 pm PT

    "Go download the Original game on Steam. It's $10. Amazing Single Player and even better Multiplayer (especially with friends). Do It!"

    QQ

    I bought the Ship such a long time ago that I didn't get included in the SP+MP deal. Sucks to be me.

  • Zergvasion89

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 12:30 pm PT

    YES!!!

    This officially made my day.

  • Pete5506

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 12:29 pm PT

    Yes.... Good to hear, I loved the 1st game, hope the 2nd one is good too

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