Gear up, Citizen Sleeper fans. The much-awaited sequel of the popular story-driven RPG just got a release date.
Indie publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Jump Over the Age announced that Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector will launch next year. The game will land on PC and consoles this January 31, 2025. Additionally, the game will serve as a day-one addition to Xbox Game Pass upon launch.
"We’re thrilled to invite players back to the Starward Belt with the Hexport demo,” said Gareth Damian Martin, founder of Jump Over the Age.
“This sequel represents everything we loved about Citizen Sleeper—enhanced and expanded. We can’t wait for players to experience the new depths of its narrative and mechanics," he added.
In Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, players reprise the role of an escaped Sleeper. But this time, they will navigate the lawless Starward Belt. Developers promised deeper dice-driven mechanics for the sequel. In it, players are tasked with finding a crew, managing a ship, and taking on risky contracts. The upcoming game also blends survival and exploration.
Gareth Damian Martin, the founder of Jump Over the Age, still leads the development of Citizen Sleeper 2. Also reuniting for this sequel are artist Guillaume Singelin and composer Amos Roddy.
Citizen Sleeper first came out in 2022. It received widespread acclaim for its innovative blend of tabletop-inspired mechanics. As well as poignant storytelling, and thought-provoking exploration of interstellar capitalism’s collapse.
Critics and players praised its emotional depth, richly crafted characters, and unique dice-driven system. Whatoplay gave it a playscore of 8.7 for PC, 8.9 for PS5, and 8.6 for Xbox consoles.
The game’s achievements include winning the GDCA Award for Best Narrative. It also received nominations for multiple BAFTA awards.