HIVESWAP: ACT 2

Adventure· RPG· Point & Click· Visual Novel

Released Nov 2020

Continue Joey and Xefros’s adventure through the dark and dangerous planet Alternia. Meet dozens of unique and memorable characters, some more helpful than others, as you navigate this volatile alien culture. Hurry up! There’s a train to catch.

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Evaluation

HIVESWAP: ACT 2 launched on November 25, 2020 as a self-contained narrative adventure game. The store description explicitly describes it as "the second of a four-part series," with a note that "the adventure will continue on in ACT 3" — however, this language was present at launch and describes the broader series structure, not a commitment to deliver additional content within Act 2 itself. Act 2 is its own complete episode. The only DLC listed is the original soundtrack, which was released on launch day (November 25, 2020). No unreleased DLC exists. The sole developer news post on file dates from October 31, 2019 — a pre-release announcement teasing the game before it launched. There have been no post-launch developer communications of any kind recorded here. The game shipped as a complete, standalone episode. There is no announced post-launch content for Act 2 specifically, no roadmap, and no updates beyond the day-one soundtrack release. Act 3 would be a separate product in the series, not additional content for this game. Based on all available evidence, Act 2 is a finished, complete release with no outstanding content commitments.

Evidence

The only DLC — the original soundtrack — was released on launch day. No unreleased DLC exists.

dlc listing · Nov 25, 2020 source content shipped

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Store description identifies Act 2 as the second of a four-part series, with a note that the adventure continues in Act 3 — describing the broader series structure, not unshipped content within Act 2 itself.

description · Nov 25, 2020 source ambiguous

low

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

HIVESWAP: ACT 2 Original Soundtrack

Nov 2020

Media

Details

Developer

What Pumpkin Games, Inc.

Publisher

What Pumpkin Games, Inc.

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Adventure Point & Click Visual Novel RPG Story Rich Comedy Indie Soundtrack 2D Hand-drawn Puzzle Colorful Narrative Female Protagonist Investigation

About this game

HIVESWAP: ACT 2 is the highly anticipated second entry in the four-part series of narrative adventure games from the universe of Andrew Hussie's Homestuck. Hiveswap has something for you, whether you're a dedicated fan or just now discovering the fandom phenomenon.

THE DREAM OF THE 90'S IS ALIVE ON ALTERNIA

The artistry and humor of the golden age of adventure games meet hand-drawn 2D animation in this love letter to the point-and-click classics. Bizarre, beautifully illustrated alien landscapes and colorful characters make Alternia a joy to explore.

... BUT THE STAKES ARE HIGHER THAN EVER

ACT 2 brings your journey to a whole new level. Can you safely guide our naive protagonist through a world of murder, intrigue and villainous clowns? These aren’t the slapstick puzzles Joey grew up with – on Alternia, everything is a matter of life or death!

AN UNFORGETTABLE SOUNDTRACK

James Roach and Toby Fox (creator of Undertale) return for another genre-spanning original soundtrack. Bombastic orchestral arrangements and eclectic tracks score your adventure across this strange alien planet.

ALL YOUR FAVORITE FRIENDS AND ENEMIES

Meet and talk to dozens of iconic characters from the alien race of trolls, who range from friendly to murderous. Make friends, solve their problems, and do your best to not get eaten! Your choices will decide the fate of your world and theirs.

A CONTINUOUS STORY

HIVESWAP: ACT 2 is the second of a four-part series set in Andrew Hussie’s Homestuck universe. If you import your save from ACT 1, the game will remember all your choices – and might even unlock hidden secrets. The adventure will continue on in ACT 3.

FUZZY ON ACT 1? NEVER READ HOMESTUCK?

No problem! Our in-game recap will bring you back up to speed on everything that you need to know to jump right into ACT 2 with a fresh save. No prior knowledge of Homestuck is required to fall into this immersive alien world. But you can still find and play ACT 1 on Steam as well!

Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026