Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix

"Return to 2048 Hong Kong in the groundbreaking prequel that defined style and mature storytelling for a generation."

Implicit Conversions·Limited Run Games·Square Enix· February 27, 2026· Port

Return to 2048 Hong Kong in the groundbreaking prequel that defined style and mature storytelling for a generation. Set two years before the events of Fear Effect, dive into a sprawling adventure that takes you from futuristic cityscapes to the lost tomb of China's first emperor, and discover the origins of mercenaries Hana Tsu-Vachel, Royce Glas, Deke Decourt, and the enigmatic Rain Qin, in a story that blends high-tech espionage with ancient Chinese mythology and the supernatural.

Released 27 February 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 by Implicit Conversions, published by Limited Run Games and Square Enix. Rated M by ESRB, 16 by PEGI.