{"rewrite":{"id":"r_2eaa4897ef5523df1b26ec26","clusterId":"c_22386467f5529eff706c1328","slug":"gravity-circuit-free-on-steam-until-june-15-sequel-announced-for-2027","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Gravity Circuit Free on Steam Until June 15, Sequel Announced for 2027","summary":"Publisher Dear Villagers and developer Domesticated Ant Games have made the 2D action platformer Gravity Circuit free on Steam until June 15 at 2:00 AM JST. The game, which normally costs ¥1,900, can be kept permanently once added to a library. The promotion coincides with the announcement of Gravity Circuit 2, a sequel scheduled for release in 2027 on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Gravity Circuit is a Mega Man-inspired title that emphasizes melee combat with punches and kicks, a hookshot for movement and throwing enemies, and customizable Booster Chips. It holds an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam, with 95% of approximately 2,900 user reviews positive. Gravity Circuit 2 introduces a second playable protagonist, Cable of the Power Circuit, alongside returning hero Kai. Cable focuses on ranged attacks and can stay airborne with consecutive jumps, turning defeated enemies into ammunition. Both characters progress through a shared campaign, with strategy shifting depending on the choice. The sequel features over 12 stages, new abilities gained from bosses, and Burst Skills for powerful special moves.","whyItMatters":"The free distribution of the first game removes the entry barrier for a franchise that is expanding its scope with a sequel, adding a second playable character and multiplatform release.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eDeveloper Domesticated Ant Games announced the sequel on June 2 alongside the free distribution. The first game was released in July 2023. The reveal trailer is on the official YouTube channel, where fans commented \"This will be a big year\" and \"Looks super cool.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sequel introduces a new enemy called the Hunter Army, which appears in a world that had regained peace. The game has over 12 stages, including water treatment facilities, artificial forest areas, weather control towers, and eerie theaters. Power-up items and citizens waiting to be rescued are hidden in stage corners. Players can switch between Kai and Cable at headquarters and take on missions in their preferred style.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGame*Spark previously interviewed the developer, who said the game was inspired by works across genres including \"Rockman,\" fighting games like \"Street Fighter,\" \"Tekken,\" and \"Guilty Gear,\" as well as \"Viewtiful Joe,\" \"Bionic Commando,\" and \"Bangai-O.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe free distribution on Steam runs until June 15 at 2:00 AM JST. The game normally costs ¥1,900 and can be kept permanently once added to a library.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Gravity Circuit 2 adds a second protagonist with a ranged kit, splitting the campaign into two strategic approaches instead of one.","twitterPost":"Gravity Circuit 2 introduces a second playable character with ranged combat, turning the campaign into a dual-strategy experience.","threadsPost":"Gravity Circuit 2 adds Cable, a ranged fighter who turns enemies into ammo, alongside returning hero Kai. The shared campaign shifts strategy based on which character you pick, a structural change from the original's single-protagonist design.","newsletterBlurb":"Gravity Circuit is free on Steam through June 15, timed to the announcement of Gravity Circuit 2 for 2027. The sequel adds a second playable character and multiplatform support. 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