The Full Moon Rises with DEMO OUT NOW on Steam
MACCLESFIELD, UK – 28 July, 2026
Unleash your inner BEAST. Developer Steel Mantis & publisher Silver Lining Interactive are thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated gothic hack-and-slash sequel, Slain 2: The Beast Within, is officially expanding its hunt. Originally announced for PC via Steam, the blood-soaked action title will also launch on PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S.
To celebrate this multi-platform announcement, a just-released animated trailer truly brings the signature heavy metal fantasy Steel Mantis is known for to life. Even better, players can sate their thirst for blood early: a playable demo has also just launched on Steam, giving fans their very first hands-on look at the game’s brutal combat.
In a special treat for physical media enthusiasts and collectors, the teams have confirmed that a boxed edition for PlayStation 5 will hit retail shelves alongside the digital release. As the gaming landscape leans heavily into digital-only formats, this release gives players a chance to support physical media, proudly display the disc in their collection, and guarantee long-term ownership. Pre-orders are open now via Silver Lining Direct and local retailers for £19.99/$24.99/€24.99!
Steel and Savagery Collide: About Slain 2
In Slain 2: The Beast Within, the battle rages on against the tyrannical, demonic forces of Lord Vroll. Players step into the heavy-metal-soaked boots of Prince Akran, the last of the legendary Wolf Knights. Armed with the iconic, sentient blade Bathoryn, Akran must navigate a dying world, searching for sacred relics to push back the creeping abyss. When steel isn’t enough, Akran must surrender to the curse in his veins, and under full moon transform into a feral werewolf to obliterate everything in his path.
Key Features:
- Ferocious Combat: Engage in a dance of steel, fire and ice to cleave through Vroll’s monstrous legions.
- The Power of Bathoryn: The legendary sentient sword returns, granting Akran elemental masteries.
- Embrace the Beast: Transform into a ferocious werewolf to shred enemies with a torrent of claws, teeth, and raw, unstoppable beastly power.
- Three Perilous Quests: Journey through beautiful, but nightmarish hand-crafted landscapes. Sail ghostly, treacherous seas, storm haunted castles, and descend into the dark abyss to claim the sacred relics.
- Legendary Boss Duels: Test your resolve against terrifying ancient spirits, vengeful witches, abyssal warlocks, and grotesque horrors.
About Steel Mantis
Steel Mantis is an independent game development studio renowned for its heavy-metal aesthetics, intricate pixel art, and unforgiving, challenging gameplay, known for Slain: Back From Hell, Valfaris & Valfaris: Mecha Therion.
About Silver Lining Interactive
Silver Lining Interactive is a collaborative video games publishing house based in the North of England. Founded by seasoned industry professionals with one goal: make games publishing feel like a partnership. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, the team is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.
