The highly-anticipated sequel to The Wolf Among Us has received its first official trailer, which teases new characters inspired by The Wizard of Oz. The sequel to The Wolf Among Us was originally announced at the 2019 Game Awards, but little other information about the game has been provided until now. The final episode of the noir fairytale mystery was released in the summer of 2014, and fans have been clamoring for a sequel ever since.
The Wolf Among Us series is based on Bill Willingham's comic series Fables and centers around werewolf protagonist Bigby Wolf. Bigby is the sheriff of Fabletown, a secret area of New York City populated with grittier versions of classic fairytale characters like the Three Little Pigs and Bluebeard. Throughout the episodic series, players will work to unravel a series of mysterious murders with the help of Bigby's close friend Snow White. Before the sequel's official announcement, the status of The Wolf Among Us 2 was in flux after its developer Telltale Games shuttered in 2018. However, the studio was revived the following year, renewing hope with fans that they would eventually be able to continue Bigby Wolf's story.
The Telltale Games team shared a brand new trailer for The Wolf Among Us 2 on Twitter this week, highlighting new characters and offering hints as to what Bigby will be up to in the sequel. The trailer opens with Bigby talking with an anger management therapist and describing his new career as a private eye. While it's unclear the exact details of the case Bigby is working, darker versions of The Wizard of Oz's Scarecrow and Tin Man characters can be seen fighting with him. The therapist refers to his boss as "Ms.White," implying Snow White may have taken a new job as well. The voice actors for Bigby and Snow White will reprise their roles in the game alongside new characters. The sequel will have more polished visual experience - unlike its predecessor, TWAU 2 will utilize the Unreal Engine. The Wolf Among Us 2's first episode is slated to release sometime in 2023.
Although the official release date is very broad, this trailer has gotten many fans incredibly excited for the sequel to the beloved game. The return of the original voice actors for the game's two main characters is reassuring for fans - many worried about the likelihood they would return after such a large gap between games. While some might worry about the Unreal Engine being used to develop the game, it's clear from the trailer that The Wolf Among Us 2 has maintained the same uniquely dark comic book style as the first installment.
The resurrection of Telltale Games was shocking when it was announced in 2019, and instilled a renewed sense of hope for fans of the developer's unique story games. The original Wolf Among Us is arguably one of the best Telltale games, and The Wolf Among Us 2 has been long overdue for many fans who want to see what's next for Bigby Wolf. While the release date is still a ways away, this incredible trailer has given a glimpse at what could likely be the next fan-favorite Telltale game.
Source: Telltale Games/Twitter