GunZ 2: The Second Duel

RPG· Free to Play· Action· Third-Person Shooter

Released May 2014

GunZ 2: the Second Duel is a free-to-play 3D TPS and is the most fast-paced tough action shooter game.

66% positive · 11K reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

GunZ 2: The Second Duel launched in May 2014 as a free-to-play online action shooter. The game changed hands from MaietGames to Masangsoft in mid-2015, and while Masangsoft pledged to continue the game's service at the time, development activity was always limited — only one meaningful content drop and a handful of bug-fix patches were ever recorded post-launch. By March 2017, Masangsoft announced the shutdown of all regional servers except US West, citing accumulated financial losses and the inability to sustain ongoing operations. On May 10, 2017, those servers (US East, Japan, Europe, Singapore, and South America) were officially closed. Although the US West server was retained at that time, there have been no developer communications, patches, or content updates of any kind since March 2017 — nearly a decade of silence as of June 2026. The store page remains live and the game is technically still purchasable (it is free-to-play), but all meaningful development and service activity ended in 2017. No future content has been announced, no roadmap exists, and the developer has made no public statement since the server closure notice. The game reached the end of its content lifecycle on May 10, 2017, when the server shutdown was completed.

Evidence

Masangsoft announced the closure of all regional servers (US East, Japan, Europe, Singapore, South America) effective May 10, 2017, citing accumulated financial losses. Only US West server was retained. Developer noted no specific updates had been made for an extended period and expressed regret over the decision.

news post · Mar 31, 2017 source development ending

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Masangsoft announced it had acquired the IP for GunZ 2 from MaietGames and pledged to continue service, stating 'We never stop or quit this Gunz2's steam service. No plan about that at all.' However, this commitment was not sustained through 2017.

news post · Sep 4, 2015 source development ongoing

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Details

Developer

Masangsoft

Publisher

Masangsoft

Achievements

183

Platform

Windows

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Multiplayer · Co-op

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About this game

GunZ 2: the Second Duel

Rediscovery of action shooting! We present to you GunZ 2: the Second Duel. GunZ 2 is an online action shooting game. GunZ 2 provides a whole new user experience that players have never seen from other games.

Key Features

Completely unique action gameplay
In this game, there is no limit on how players move. In GunZ 2: the Second Duel, a wall is not an obstacle yet another path that provide tactical advantages. You no longer have to hide behind walls when you encounter your enemies. You can rather climb up the walls around you to take higher ground or move into enemies’ blind spot to launch vigorous assault.

Unique classes with various tactics and strategies
It’s absolutely up to players to choose which class to play. Unique classes are fitted with its own Passive and Active skills. Become a silent assassin wielding a long katana, roam around in the battle ground freely with a giant shield, or burn enemies with flame-thrower. The choice is completely up to you. (3 classes will be available at launch, more classes will be continuously be added)

Weapons… More Weapons!
In GunZ 2: the Second Duel, you can choose from 200 different weapons sorted into 13 different categories. Especially unlike conventional FPS games, GunZ 2 provides unique melee weapons which bring maximum strategic variety. Each class has its own ultimate skill that can dramatically rescue a friendly unit from danger.

Save the day with friends!
Play Campaign Mode to fight against the notorious mega corporation with super-national power. Fight against the enemies with action you can experience only in GunZ 2: the Second Duel.

Yet, it’s available for beginners!
Even though it is fitted with such powerful action, maneuvering your character in GunZ 2: the Second Duel is extremely easy. To run on walls, simply point your cross-hair to the desired direction and tap on the jump key rhythmically. Such simply control makes up incredible fast-paced stylish action.