Chivalry 2 for the Sony PlayStation 5 is a multiplayer action game that immerses players in epic medieval warfare. Players step into the role of knights, vikings, or samurai and engage in large-scale battles across various modes, including team objective maps and free-for-all skirmishes. The game emphasizes skill-based combat with an array of swords, shields, maces, and ranged weapons. Chivalry 2's genre is best described as a first-person slasher that combines elements of strategy and role-playing, with a focus on realistic melee combat and castle sieges.