Get ready to blast off into chaos and comedy! Squanch Games has officially announced that High on Life 2 will launch on February 13, 2026, bringing back fan-favourite characters and introducing exciting new cast members. If you loved the wild humour and talking weapons of the first game, the sequel promises even more intergalactic madness.
High on Life became a major hit when it was released in 2022. It quickly rose to the top as one of the most popular Game Pass titles, setting records as the best-performing third-party and single-player game on the service. The game stood out thanks to its mix of fast action and crazy humour, changing how people think about comedy in shooter games. Players enjoyed the talking guns, the bizarre alien environments, and the way the game made them laugh while still offering exciting gameplay.
In 2023, the game studio Squanch Games went through a big change. One of its founders, Justin Roiland, left the company after being involved in serious legal issues. Although the charges were later dropped, his exit was an important moment for the team. Since then, Squanch Games has worked hard to move forward, continuing to create games with the same bold ideas and creative spirit. They’ve said they want to build on the success of High on Life while also improving and growing as a studio.
With High on Life 2, the team is trying to take comedy in video games to the next level. The sequel keeps the funny style of the first game but adds new characters, gameplay mechanics, and a more detailed story. It also shows that humour can be a strong part of first-person shooters (FPS), a genre that usually focuses on serious action and dark themes. By mixing jokes with exciting gameplay, High on Life 2 might encourage other game developers to try more comedy in their own projects.
This new game is more than just a sequel – it’s a bold move in the world of comedy FPS. It proves that games built around humour can be just as entertaining and successful as more serious titles, and shows that Squanch Games is ready to lead the way in shaping this creative and playful genre.
High on Life 2 is coming on February 13, 2026, and it’s packed with exciting updates. First revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase, the game was later detailed in an Xbox Wire announcement. It will be released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and will also be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. This means players with a subscription will be able to play it at launch without buying it separately. The first High on Life was a huge hit, especially following its Game Pass launch, and the sequel aims to build on that success.
The new game features fresh characters and voice actors. Ralph Ineson joins the cast as Sheath, a new weapon, while Richard Kind plays Senator Muppy Doo, a strange villain involved in a mysterious drug plot. Popular voices from the first game, like Betsy Sodaro and J.B. Smoove, are also returning, bringing back the fun and energy fans loved. Gameplay will include fast shooting, platforming, and a new skateboard feature that replaces sprinting and adds cool movement options.
Comedy is still the main focus. The game mixes action with humour, offering silly missions, talking weapons, and crazy alien worlds. The story continues after the first game, with the player once again becoming a bounty hunter in a wild sci-fi universe. New places like ParkingCon and MurderCon promise even more strange and funny adventures.
The High on Life universe is expanding beyond gaming, with a TV adaptation currently in development. This upcoming show will bring the game’s unique humour and style to a whole new audience. At the same time, the original High on Life has returned to Game Pass, giving players the chance to revisit the adventure or experience it for the first time before the sequel launches. With its creative design, growing fanbase, and now a presence in television, High on Life 2 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting releases of 2026.