- Thank you for Playing and Please Share Your Experience! - 23 June 2025
Greetings, subjects! ❄️👑From all of us at PQube, Storybird, and PixelHeart, thank you for stepping into the world of Beyond the Ice Palace 2!Your messages, streams, videos, and reviews have been incredible to see. Watching so many of you rise with the Cursed King, master the chains, and take on the kingdom’s deadliest foes has been truly inspiring.If you’ve enjoyed the adventure so far, leaving a positive review goes a long way. Every kind word helps others discover this long-lost legend, now reborn.And remember… this is only the beginning. The kingdom is vast, the enemies fierce and many secrets still lie frozen in the depths of the Ice Palace. 🔍❄️Thank you again and long live the King.– The Beyond the Ice Palace 2 Team
- 🛠️ Beyond the Ice Palace 2 – Latest Patch Update Now Live! 🛠️ - 18 March 2025
Adventurers, your journey through the cursed kingdom just got even smoother! Our latest patch update is now live, bringing key fixes, improvements, and quality-of-life enhancements to ensure an even better gameplay experience. 🛡️ Key Fixes & Improvements - Improved transitioning from ring to ring - Improved ledge grabbing - Balanced the Paige of the Capital boss fight - Reduced Screen shake - Balanced stamina upgrade 📜 Gameplay & UI Improvements: - Added total money banked UI when reaching a Spectral Circle - Fixed an issue where music would not loop correctly - Fixed an issue where insect enemies would sometimes not attack - Fixed an issue where a wall did not have collision - Fixed an issue where players could fall through the map - Fixed an issue with the sky - Fixed an issue where players could get stuck if they quit the game after defeating but before executing the Paige of the C…
- Beyond the Ice Palace 2 - OUT NOW - 11 March 2025
Behold, the Cursed King has returned! After an unprecedented 37-year wait, gaming history has been made with the release of Beyond The Ice Palace 2, shattering records as the longest gap between an original game and its sequel. When the first Beyond The Ice Palace captivated players on platforms like Amiga, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum in 1988, few could have imagined that fans would wait nearly four decades for a continuation of the beloved fantasy action platformer. Developed by Storybird Studio and co-published by PQube and PixelHeart, Beyond the Ice Palace 2 embraces the best of classic platforming while introducing fresh gameplay elements. PixelHeart, known for reviving forgotten classics, ensures the game honours its legacy while delivering a modern experience.
- I’m not sure what’s weirder: that someone made a sequel to a completely forgettable 37-year-old game I played as a kid, or that it was actually worth the wait - 10 March 2025
I do love it when a retro game makes an unexpected comeback, and games don't get much more retro than Beyond the Ice Palace. It's been decades since the game—so old one version of it was sold on tape —made its debut, and now a sequel's appeared, boldly calling itself Beyond the Ice Palace 2 as if anyone outside of the development team or people who think 64KB is plenty of RAM still remember the first one ever existed... Read more.
- Beyond the Ice Palace 2: Opening Cinematic - 7 March 2025
Attention, loyal subjects! The long wait is almost over, and the Cursed King’s journey is about to begin! Before you step into his boots and take back the throne, watch the Opening Cinematic for Beyond the Ice Palace 2, setting the stage for an epic battle against fate itself. 👑 A King Betrayed. A Kingdom in Ruins. A War Begins. The legend continues 37 years after the original as the Cursed King awakens, fuelled by vengeance and guided by the whispers of those who still believe in him. With powerful spectral abilities, his chains, and unrelenting determination, he must battle the forces that imprisoned him and seek those who plunged his Kingdom into demonic chaos. ⚡ Watch the Opening Cinematic now and prepare for battle! ⏳ One Last Chance – Play the Demo Before It’s Gone! 🎮 Still haven’t tried Beyond the Ice Palace 2? The demo is available until this Sunday, March 9th! There’s still t…
- ⚔️ Thank You for Playing – The Demo Stays Live Until March 9th! 🛡️ - 6 March 2025
Adventurers, you’ve blown us away with your enthusiasm for Beyond the Ice Palace 2! We saw so many incredible interactions with the Steam Next Fest demo that we decided to keep it live past the event—giving even more players the chance to dive in and experience the Cursed King’s epic journey before launch. 🎮 Haven’t played yet? There’s still time! The demo will remain available until March 9th, so if you haven’t yet swung through the dark and treacherous kingdom, now’s your chance! Jump in, master the chains, and don’t forget to add the game to your wishlist to stay updated! 🔥 The full game launches – March 10th! 🔥 The wait is almost over! Soon, you’ll be able to fully explore the kingdom, face its deadliest bosses, and uncover the mysteries that await. 💙 Thank you for your support – we can’t wait for you to experience the full adventure!
- Steam Next Fest: Beyond the Ice Palace 2 - 24 February 2025
Greetings subjects! 🎺 Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is attending Steam Next Fest. To celebrate, we’re launching the Beyond the Ice Palace 2: Demo for fans to get a taste of the action. Play as the Cursed King and break free from the chains that bound you to unleash your revenge on the demon hoard ravaging your once-great kingdom. While your demo installs, check out the latest Traversal Trailer! Utilising the chains that imprisoned you, the Cursed King can use them to traverse the treacherous environments that lay ahead. Arise Cursed King, and take your revenge! Play the demo at the start of Steam Next Fest on February 24th (6:00PM BST).
- Beyond the Ice Palace 2 New Release Date - 21 January 2025
Attention loyal subjects! It is with great pleasure that we announce Beyond the Ice Palace 2 will be arriving earlier than anticipated... The gothic tale of the ‘Cursed King’, ready to captivate a new generation with the allure of challenging gameplay all contained in a tomb of retro goodness, this revival is bursting with charm and sure to ignite the imaginations of players old and new. Published by PQube and developed by Storybird Studio in collaboration with PixelHeart, the game will launch on Steam 10th March, 2025. Fans of the original Beyond the Ice Palace have waited nearly three decades for the return of this iconic adventure. The sequel promises to deliver a modern yet nostalgic experience, with breathtaking visuals, a captivating soundtrack, and thrilling gameplay that both newcomers and long-time fans will love. Prepare to reclaim your kingdom...
- Beyond the Ice Palace 2: Release Date Announcement - 28 November 2024
Arise Cursed King Beyond the Ice Palace 2 reawakens on March 13, 2025. Watch the Release Date Trailer below: Rise from the depths of darkness and reclaim the throne. Arm yourself with the chains that once bound you and traverse a Kingdom of treacherous landscapes, unearth hidden treasures, and face off against monstrous foes in a dark fantasy adventure.
- Beyond the Ice Palace 2 - Coming Soon! - 8 November 2024
Greetings Subjects, The time is almost upon us to announce the release date of Beyond the Ice Palace 2. Know that the team is hard at work ensuring that this legacy sequel meets the expectations of new fans and the old. Break free from the chains of imprisonment as you reclaim your kingdom from hordes of the undead. Utilise a variety of weapons and abilities as you progress through a series pof perilous environments. Hack, slash, and swing your way to victory against colossal boss fights. Keep an eye out as we share more information in the coming weeks. Until next time…
- Beyond The Ice Palace 2 Announced! - 11 April 2024
Hi all! We are very excited to announce that 'Beyond the Ice Palace 2' is coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2024! See Our Announcement Trailer: Embark on a journey of vengeance and redemption as the 'Cursed King,' reclaiming your rightful throne in this action platformer. Wield the chains that once imprisoned you, now transformed into powerful weapons, to vanquish foes, solve puzzles and navigate the treacherous terrain of your shattered kingdom. Sequel to a Commodore 64 Classic: Beyond The Ice Palace returns to home consoles with a revival of a classic, 36 years after the original release! Wield The Chains That Once Imprisoned You: Utilise varied 'whip' mechanics, from entwining enemies in combat to skilfully attaching to rings, enabling seamless traversal and satisfying platforming across intricately designed levels. Banish…
