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The Talos Principle 2 Cast Announcement

The Talos Principle 2 is a character-driven exploration of philosophical ideas about faith, technology, history, and the future. Without these remarkable people, we could not have made a game about what it means to be human.



Erin Fitzgerald as Alexandra Drennan was the heart and soul of the first game. She returns as Athena, the Founder of New Jerusalem. Because whose voice would she have taken if not Alexandra Drennan's?

Byron is an optimist, a believer in the humanist ideals of Alexandra Drennan, frustrated by the direction his civilization has been taking. He needed the charm and conviction that the amazing Peter Wingfield brought to the part, which was written for him.

Yaqut is a young explorer still figuring out his place in the world and struggling with some of the more difficult sides of humanity. We needed someone who could bring real heart, humor and vulnerability to the part, so we wrote it for Adam Green - and got him!

New Jerusalem's Chief Engineer Melville is a fascinating character, rough around the edges but with a lot going on underneath. She has to grapple with the implications of what you will discover in the Megastructure and Rachel Atkins brought that process to life beautifully.

Byron's best friend Alcatraz does not share his ideas and worries that humanity will repeat the mistakes of the past. We needed someone who could play this less optimistic perspective with warmth and honesty. It was hard to find the right actor, but Ian Porter blew us away.

Cornelius is a pivotal figure in the history of New Jerusalem, a figure of great wisdom and emotional depth, and we approached Sean Branney for this part because we were certain he could deliver. He did, in spades.

Miranda is a mysterious and important character tied to the history of the Megastructure. She sees a great deal of beauty in the world, and we needed someone who could really convey her sense of wonder. Grace Hogg-Robinson was absolutely perfect.

Trevor was a coworker of Alexandra Drennan's. His recordings give us a different perspective of the events at the Institute for Applied Noematics. Who could play this lovable working-class guy? Only the one it was written for: Joe Lynch.

The man who defined the Talos Principle itself also makes an appearance, and casting Straton of Stageira was not easy! Until we heard Howard Ward, who captured the voice of a brilliant, complex man who didn't get along terribly well with the philosophers of his own time.

Lifthrasir is a mysterious, eccentric explorer with a uniquely harsh philosophical perspective. He seems to have preceded you on the island - if you can find them, his recordings may challenge your views on Nature and humanity. David Annen really grasped the character's voice.

And of course it wouldn't be a Talos game without Tim Watson's flawless performance of ELOHIM, whose role in the story is much gentler this time.

This is just a selection of the lovely people who helped us bring robotic humanity alive. We are thankful to all of them and can't wait for you to enjoy their performances when the game launches later this year.

The Talos Principle didn't need a sequel, but now that I've seen it in action I'm glad that it's getting one




One of the best of the many first-person puzzlers that followed in Portal's wake, The Talos Principle offered what felt like a complete experience. The possibility space of its puzzles—tools that you'd move around to overcome environmental obstacles—was thoroughly explored. And its story—a kind of meditation on the nature of individualism and free will, in part explored through text prompt conversations with a nihilistic contrarian—was complete. Where's even left to go?..
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Talos 2; What led to it, how it's structured, and what is it in the first place?

Hi all,
Our magnificent writers Jonas and Verena Kyratzes, gameplay designer Davor Tomicic, and game designer Davor Hunski had the pleasure of chatting with Joel Goodwin of Thinky Games during the latest Cerebral Puzzle Showcase.

In this exclusive video, they shared some insight into new gameplay mechanics, how this sequel connects to the previous game, what makes a Talos game in the first place, and much more.

Check out the full interview below.

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If you like metaphysical nonsense and weird architecture, The Talos Principle 2 should be right up your alley




fter years of silence, The Talos Principle 2 reappeared last month at the PlayStation Showcase, with a promise of an expanded game world, new types of puzzles, and—of course—"questions about the nature of the cosmos and the purpose of civilization." At tonight's Devolver Direct, we got a glimpse of what that will actually look like, and it is definitely different...
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First look at The Talos Principle 2 gameplay



Hi everyone!
We are still overwhelmed by the reception of The Talos Principle 2 reveal last month, but this doesn't mean we've been sitting still. We know our community is always interested to see more, so we are happy to show you another trailer we've been cooking behind the scenes.

This time, we are focusing on the gameplay and the puzzles themselves. Let us know what you think about some of the new puzzle mechanics we are showing today, and share your best guess about what others we may have kept hidden for future unveiling.

Much love from Croteam!

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