On March 1st 2022, the long-awaited sequel to Elex, Elex II, hit our gaming monitors.
Our team of experts at Overclockers UK has compiled this handy guide to give you a taste of what you can expect in this vintage RPG adventure. Plus, we’ve paired Elex II with some of our incredible PCs that would be perfect for playing!
The Exciting Sequel to Elex
Developed by Piranha Bytes and THQ Nordic, in Elex II players can reunite to the post-apocalyptic world of Magalan.
The sequel to the 2017 game Elex, this game takes place years after Jax defeated the Hybrid, but now a new threat has arrived in Magalan. Having unleashed a dangerous Elex power and a threat to the planet, it is Jax’s mission to unite the different factions in Magalan and fight against this horde of invaders. All whilst undergoing a gut-wrenching journey to find his son, Dex, who has been separated from him.
Immersive Open World
The backdrop to your fantastical apocalyptic journey is the huge, unique open world. Split into different factions with diverse environments, you can explore Magalan with no annoying loading screens or lag. What’s more, with your handy jetpack, you can even fly to travel across the map!
In addition to this, the open world also includes,
- NPCs who will remember your actions, act accordingly, can join or leave your group, and can be killed which will have an impact on the story.
- Your actions will have consequences on the story and world.
Is Elex II A PC Exclusive?
No! Elex II is available to play on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, XBOX X/S, and XBOX One.
Does Elex II have Multiplayer?
Due to the expansive and detailed open world, Elex II doesn’t feature a multiplayer mode. Instead, you can sit back, put on your favourite playlist, equip your jetpack, and enjoy flying across the skies of Magalan as you escape your everyday.
Official PC System Specifications
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel Core i5 7400 CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 2700 / Intel Core i5 9500F CPU |
| Memory | 12GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 45GB available space | 45GB available space |
Our Top PCs to Play Elex II
Is your PC not up to the task of running Elex II? You can find your next great PC upgrade at Overclockers UK. We’ve picked out our top PCs that come equipped with all the tech you need to play Elex II. If our top recs don’t match your vibe, you can take a look at all our laptops and PCs by clicking the button.
Refract Gaming Jade Pre Built PC
- Pre built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
- 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB M.2 SSD
- Intergrated RGB lighting
MSI Pulse 17 Gaming Laptop
- 17.3” FHD display
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Intel i7 13700H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 1 Home
OcUK Gaming Karamabit PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customisable base hardware spec
- As standard includes an Intel i5 14600KF CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options to choose from
Have You Played Elex II?
Have you played Elex II? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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