Flashback 2

Flashback 2 is a 2023 science fiction action-adventure game developed and published by Microids. It is a sequel to Flashback.

Development and release
In May 2021, Flashback 2 was announced for personal computers and multiple consoles. The game was developed by Microids who did not specify how the game would be connected to Fade to Black. It turns out that Flashback 2 is a prequel set 8 years before the original.

The game was released on November 16, 2023 for the PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S, with previous generation consoles getting their release early 2024.

Reception
Flashback 2 received "generally unfavorable reviews", according to review aggregator Metacritic. Metacritic listed it the second worst game of 2023.