Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Officially Announced for PS5, Early Gameplay Looks Rough as Heck
Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back has been officially announced for PlayStation 5. The sequel is being developed by Dragami Games, the studio behind the recent Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP remake, and published by Nada Holdings.
The new entry marks the franchise’s return following the cult classic original PS3 title, which was directed by acclaimed filmmaker Suda51 and written by James Gunn under Grasshopper Manufacture. The original game was notable for its distinctive identity as a bubblegum beat-’em-up action game with creative writing and an unexpectedly substantial budget from Warner Bros.
While the announcement of a direct sequel represents an exciting moment for the franchise’s dedicated fanbase, early gameplay previews indicate the title still requires significant work. Hands-on impressions from previews suggest the current build shows rough presentation and performance issues that will likely need refinement before launch. With Dragami Games now helming the sequel following their successful revival of the property through RePOP, players are eager to see how the studio builds upon the franchise’s legacy—though the early state of development suggests there remains considerable work ahead.