Rockstar Games announces the development of Manhunt 2, the sequel to the controversial stealth game Manhunt.
The game was originally scheduled for release in late 2006.
Manhunt 2 was showcased at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, drawing attention for its graphic content.
The Entertainment Software Rating Board gave Manhunt 2 an Adults Only (AO) rating due to its violent content, limiting its release.
Rockstar altered the game to tone down violence and secure a Mature (M) rating to enable wider release.
Due to controversy and rating issues, the release date was pushed back multiple times.
Manhunt 2 was released in Europe after modifications to address censorship concerns.
The game was released in North America following successful rating adjustments.
Daniel Lamb regains consciousness in a deserted factory, unaware of his true identity and past.
Daniel encounters the mysterious and violent Leo Kasper, who becomes both an ally and a threat as they navigate the city.
Daniel starts uncovering memories and evidence about his involvement in the Pickman Project and the truth about his identity.
Daniel and Leo face off against the Watchmen, a paramilitary group hunting them, intensifying the chase through the city.
Daniel is forced to participate in brutal ‘manhunts’ as a way to survive and uncover the conspiracy around him.
Daniel learns of the clandestine organization called the Silk Road, which plays a crucial role in the overarching conspiracy.
Daniel confronts the truth about his own mind and the sinister experiments conducted on him at the abandoned mental hospital.
Depending on player choices, Daniel's fate is revealed, determining whether he escapes or succumbs to his fractured psyche.
