High on Life 2 • Launch Guide • Updated
High on Life 2: Release Date, Platforms, Game Pass, Unlock Time, and What’s New
High on Life 2 is listed for February 13, 2026 on major storefronts. This guide covers the date and platforms, how Game Pass availability is shown on official listings, how to confirm your exact local unlock time, and the key gameplay changes that separate the sequel from the original.
Release date
High on Life 2 is listed for release on February 13, 2026 (digital date shown on storefront pages). Storefront dates can be updated, and physical editions (if offered) sometimes follow different schedules. If you’re buying a physical copy, confirm the date on your local retailer listing.
Platforms and where to play
Storefront listings point to three launch platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC.
PC
The Steam listing is the quickest place to check release date display, storage requirements, and (when posted) PC system requirements.
Consoles
PS5 and Xbox players can use their platform storefront pages to confirm editions, regional availability, and release-time display.
Game Pass and Xbox features
If you’re on Xbox or PC and prefer a subscription route, the official Xbox product page indicates whether the title is included with Game Pass. The same page is also where Xbox capabilities (such as “Play Anywhere,” if applicable) are typically shown.
- Game Pass: Check the Xbox listing for an “Included with Game Pass” label.
- Capabilities: Check the same listing for features/capabilities shown for the title.
How to confirm your exact unlock time
Unlock time is not always the same across stores or regions. The most reliable way to get your exact local release time is to use the store page for your platform:
Storefront countdown method
- Xbox: Open the official listing; it commonly displays release timing in your region based on account/console settings.
- Steam: Open the listing; if a unified release moment is set, Steam often shows a countdown or region-aware time display.
- PlayStation: Open the product page; check any release-time display or “Playable” information shown for your region.
Philippines timezone reference: Asia/Manila (UTC+8).
What’s new in High on Life 2
High on Life 2 keeps the series identity—fast first-person combat, absurd sci-fi setpieces, and talkative alien weapons—while aiming to deepen the loop with more structured progression and stronger reasons to explore.
1) More structured progression and revisits
Coverage and listings describe a sequel built to support revisiting locations and engaging in more optional content. In practice, that typically means more deliberate pacing: returning to a central space, branching into different activities, and having more to do between major missions.
2) Movement is emphasized
High on Life 2 is widely described as expanding traversal, including a skateboard-style movement tool. When traversal is a first-class mechanic, it usually changes play in three ways:
- Traversal speed: faster movement between objectives and points of interest
- Combat positioning: more frequent repositioning and angle changes during fights
- Exploration routes: movement tools often unlock side paths and hidden areas
3) Side activities with clearer payoff
Optional content becomes more valuable when it’s tied to upgrades, new encounters, secrets, or meaningful rewards. If you enjoy chasing collectibles, hidden interactions, or off-path missions, the sequel’s structure is positioned to support that style of play more consistently.
High on Life (2022) vs High on Life 2
| Category | High on Life (2022) | High on Life 2 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy sci-fi FPS | Comedy sci-fi FPS (sequel) |
| Progression | Primarily mission-driven | Positioned to be more revisit-friendly and structured |
| Traversal | Standard FPS movement + game tools | Expanded traversal (coverage mentions skateboard-style mobility) |
| Best for | Players who want the original tone and novelty | Players who want the tone plus more movement/loop variety |
Preload, install size, PC specs, performance
These details usually finalize close to launch. The sections below are designed so you can check the official listings quickly.
Preload
- Xbox: check “Manage game” / Xbox app install options (if preload is enabled)
- Steam: check for a “Pre-load” option on the game page (if provided)
Install size
- Steam: look for storage requirements on the listing
- Xbox: “Manage game” often shows total GB
PC system requirements
When posted, these will appear on the Steam listing (minimum/recommended).
Console performance
Performance modes (resolution/FPS targets) are best confirmed via official patch notes or reputable performance analysis after launch.
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Sources
Official/storefront pages are the most reliable reference for dates, platforms, and subscription labels:
- Steam listing: store.steampowered.com/app/2069250/High_On_Life_2
- Xbox listing: xbox.com/games/high-on-life-2
- February 2026 release roundup: windowscentral.com/.../best-xbox-games-coming-in-february-2026