Is Breathedge 2 worth it?
It's in Early Access on Steam at $19.99 — the 20% launch discount to $15.99 has ended. Worth a buy now or wait for 1.0? The short answer: yes if you have a co-op buddy, wait if you're solo and EA-averse. Here's the reasoning with what's actually confirmed and what isn't.
The case for buying today
- Co-op is finally in. The first Breathedge was solo-only. The single most common ask in Steam reviews was "let me play this with a friend." The sequel is built around 4-player co-op from day one, and that is the answer to the original's biggest gap.
- The launch discount was real, not marketing. $15.99 off $19.99 was a 20% EA launch deal, and it has already stepped up — the game is $19.99 now. If you want in, wait for the next sale.
- The tone carried over. Same Hitchhiker's-style dry writing. Same immortal-chicken-in-a-bubble sidekick (Polyhedron). The thing people actually liked about the first game is the thing they didn't sand off for the sequel.
- More content than the first game had at launch. The first Breathedge had a tight but thin launch. The sequel ships with more biomes and a bigger crafting tree out of the box.
The case for waiting
- It's Early Access, for real. Not "polished launch with an EA label." Day one of an EA survival-craft launch, with the balance swings and missing systems that come with that. Reviews for these launches are usually a coin flip in the first month.
- No console version yet. If you only have a PS5 or Xbox, there's nothing to buy today. Wait for an announcement or a port.
- Solo players don't get the new reason. If you played the first game solo and didn't find the survival loop compelling on its own, the sequel won't change your mind — the co-op is the draw, not the crafting overhaul.
- No fixed 1.0 date. No public timeline for when EA ends. If you'd rather wait for a finished game, you'll be waiting without a calendar.
Steam price checked Sep 24, 2026: $19.99 full price. The 20% Early Access launch discount (down to $15.99) has ended.
Day-one call
Worth it day one if you've got at least one friend who'll co-op it with you and you've got some tolerance for EA jank. The first game had charm but no friends-in-the-bubble option; the sequel is the one that delivers what people were actually asking for.
If you're solo, or you've been burned by survival-craft EA launches before, this one's a wait. Not a "skip" — a wait. Wait for the first big content patch and a Metacritic consensus before paying.
Quick FAQ
- Is the launch discount permanent? No. It ended when the EA launch window closed — $19.99 is the price now.
- Can I play solo? Yes. Solo mode is still in. The 4-player co-op is added on top, not a replacement.
- Is it on console? Not at launch. PC (Steam) only. Console version unannounced.
- Will my Breathedge 1 save carry over? No. Different game, different progression.
- Is the chicken back? Yes. Polyhedron returns.