Risk of Rain 2 is a 3D roguelike third-person shooter for the Xbox One. Players navigate through randomly-generated levels, battling hordes of alien creatures to collect loot, upgrade their abilities, and survive increasingly challenging environments. As a multiplayer-focused game, it supports cooperative play for up to four players. The game is characterized by its escalating difficulty, unique character classes, and permadeath mechanic. Each death requires a fresh start, with the potential to unlock new items and characters to alter future runs. Its genre blends action, shooting, and role-playing elements.