Deceit 2

Deceit 2

Released Sep 2023

Deceit 2 is an online social deduction horror game. Inspire fear as the Infected, investigate as the Innocent, or create mayhem as the Cursed. Trapped with friends and strangers: who can you trust to help you escape?

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Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Deceit 2 is a free-to-play online social deduction game that has been operating as a live service since launching on September 14, 2023. The game is built around a recurring seasonal model: each season brings a new themed Season Pass, a ranked season reset, new Terror characters, new maps, and cosmetic DLC packs. As of September 3, 2026 — today — Season 4: Evolution has just launched. This update includes a prehistoric-themed Season Pass (with Standard and Deluxe tiers), an upgraded Game Master presence with newly recorded voice lines, revamped lighting across all maps, an Unreal Engine 5.8 upgrade, Ranked Season 4, new store cosmetics, and an experimental Bots option for Custom Games. This follows Season 3: Wild West (launched June 4, 2026), which itself brought a new map (Bluff Gulch), a new Terror (the Sheriff), a new Cursed role (the Shroud), a new item (the Bear Trap), and its own Season Pass — along with several follow-up patches through August 2026. Looking further back, Season 2: Outbreak launched March 5, 2026, and Season 3: Neon Uprising ran July–September 2025, with a major Legacy Mode addition. The developer has maintained a consistent cadence of roughly one major season every 2–4 months, supported by regular mid-season patches, balance updates, and bug fixes throughout. Six cosmetic DLC packs have shipped since March 2024. The Season Pass monetization model, recurring ranked seasons, and continuous stream of new Terrors, maps, and cosmetics make clear this game is designed to run as an ongoing live service with no planned endpoint. The developer shows no signs of winding down support.
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Season 4: Evolution launched today with a new prehistoric-themed Season Pass, Ranked Season 4 reset, expanded Game Master interactions, revamped map lighting, Unreal Engine 5.8 upgrade, new store cosmetics, and experimental Bots in Custom Games.
news post · Sep 3, 2026 source content shipped
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Season Pass monetization (Standard at 900 Shillings, Deluxe at 2,100 Shillings) continues into Season 4, with tiered cosmetic progression and store cosmetics — confirming the live service monetization structure remains active.
news post · Sep 3, 2026 source development ongoing
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Jun 2026
Released
Oct 2025

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Developer
Publisher
World Makers
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

Deceit 2 is the online action PvP experience where your capacity for trust and deception are put to the test. Join an ancient Ritual run by a twisted Game Master, claim your Role and work out how you can Escape. Do you have the skills to work out who’s with you and who’s against you?

Three Teams go head-to-head; the Innocent, Infected and Cursed. However, nobody knows who is on their team and therefore: trust no one. Team up when it suits you, lie when it doesn't, and survive however you can. Every decision shapes how the nightmare unfolds, making every Ritual a unique story to tell.

The Ritual plays out across 5 unique locations, each steeped in atmosphere and danger. Each Ritual Site offers distinct layouts, challenging Tasks, and ultimately requires varied strategy if you're wanting to Escape before being Banished.

Around the Ritual Site you'll find Tasks which the Innocent must complete in order to Escape. The completion of these Tasks also unlock Items for the group at the Shop. Choose from Investigative, Offensive and Defensive tools which multiply the chaos, making each visit back to the Shop highly impactful.

Climb the Ranks and prove your dominance in competitive play. You'll be rewarded in your skills by unlocking exclusive rewards. Rise through Seasonal Leaderboards and challenge the strongest opponents to become a true Master of Deceit.

Participate as 1 of 9 Subjects trapped within the Ritual. Find your favourite, collect unlocks for them through Level Ups and customise their look inside the Collection.

Last evaluated Sep 3, 2026
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