The roguelike deck-builder horror game Inscryption has quickly become a sweeping sensation, which begs the question of whether or not a sequel is coming. The game's twisted story, engaging narrative, and thrilling gameplay have all contributed to its success, so if another one was made, it would hopefully stay true to those themes. Whether developers are planning a second Inscryption or if it's fated to be a one-hit wonder is impossible to say, but the prospect of a sequel is exciting, and many players could be delighted by its announcement.

Inscryption is a game that is truly unique. It combines deck-building strategy with roguelike unpredictability and escape room-style puzzles, and its overarching narrative and multi-layered plot makes it a story that will draw players in and keep them engaged all throughout its three Acts. Finding ways to use all the card sigils is half the fun, and Act One alone has been given its own game mode known as Kaycee's Mod. There are so many twists and turns that it takes hours to uncover every little secret, but it still manages to set itself up for a second game very nicely by the end of the story.

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The ending of Inscryption ties itself up to a certain degree, but it also leaves a lot of questions unanswered. The OLD_DATA and the Karnaffel Code are never truly explained, which makes them good plot points for a potential sequel. What the gameplay would look like and what other new elements would come are impossible to predict, but there are some possibilities. The identity of the protagonist, and indeed the antagonist, is also something that developers have a few options for. A new Inscryption, with puzzles to solve and cards to play, could be phenomenal if done right.

What Would An Inscryption Sequel Look Like?

Act II of Inscryption plays like an RPG, but players must still use Sigils to win.

If an Inscryption sequel did happen, it could be drastically different from the first, in more ways than one. Its plot could revolve around the OLD_DATA and the Karnaffel Code, and fully explain what they are and where they came from. It would, however, need a new protagonist and antagonist. A relative of Luke Carder, perhaps even his daughter or son, could dig into the mystery of the GameFuna conspiracy and find Inscryption 2. Alternatively, they could play the version of the game that P03 uploaded to the internet. The antagonist could possibly be a fifth Scrybe. A new boss, kept secret in Inscryptionhas immense potential.

The gameplay of a potential sequel could improve vastly on the first game by combining the different Acts. Act One's roguelike run-throughs and varied bosses with Act Two and Three's free-roam map could be perfect, and having each Scrybe be the "dealer" in turn and guide the player through their version of the game's world could be a fantastic way to expand on the ones that weren't explored much. The game's ending means that the world might also be either damaged or corrupted by the deletion of its data, which could be a good segue into allowing each Scrybe to act as the game master.

A sequel could also come with new cards and sigils. What they would be or look like can't be said for certain, but the failure bottle in Inscryption and other card versions of the Scrybes and their minions are possible candidates. Escape rooms with new puzzles for each Scrybe could be great as well. Expanding on the original and including more of what players love about Inscryption could be perfect, and not too many new features are needed since the game is simply that good.

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