Red Faction II is a first-person shooter video game developed by Volition and published by THQ. Released in 2002 for the PlayStation 2, it was later ported to other platforms including the Nintendo GameCube. Set on Earth in the year 2080, the game's narrative follows a group of super-soldiers, the titular Red Faction, as they rebel against a corrupt government. It is known for its Geo-Mod technology, allowing players to demolish parts of the environment, which adds a strategic element to gameplay.