# Utawarerumono: ZAN 2

> Hack and slash your way through the world of Utawarerumono once again! Experience the saga's climactic conclusion like never before with fast-paced combat, slick animations, and all-new exclusive scenes and side-stories!

## Game facts

- Developer: AQUAPLUS
- Publisher: DMM GAMES, Shiravune
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Apr 1, 2026
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG, ActionRPG, Party-BasedRPG, HackandSlash
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3074850/)
- Languages: Interface: Japanese (Japan), Chinese (Taiwan), American English; Subtitles: Japanese (Japan), Chinese (Taiwan), American English; Audio: Japanese (Japan) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/utawarerumono-zan-2)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- Graphics, 3D cutscenes, and combat presentation are greatly improved over ZAN 1
- A large cast, distinctive techniques, and skill board/scroll combinations provide broad progression and party-building options
- New side stories and everyday scenes strengthen the fan service and character appeal

### Weaknesses

- The main content of the original Utawarerumono: The Two Hakuowlo is heavily abridged, making the story rushed and unfriendly to newcomers
- Late-game repetitive farming and platinum/equipment collection are burdensome, with rewards said to be insufficient for the investment required
- The impact of attacks, combo links, dashing, aiming, and camera controls are criticized as underdeveloped

## Links

- [Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/4523)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/4523/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T00:42:21.244Z