Initial 2 : New Stage

Anime hack-and-slash action with four weapons to switch between

Restory Studio · Released Oct 18, 2018

Reviews: Mixed; 68% of 363
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 7 years ago; Nov 22, 2018
Minimum PC: GTX750; 3.9 GB RAM · 13 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Initial 2 : New Stage?

This single-player action game follows Belvia, an academy captain entering an enemy empire to uncover secrets kept by both sides. Set in a world of superpowers and high-tech weapons, its ten chapters have you battle enemies and bosses using melee attacks and spells. You can fight alongside two AI companions on easier settings or tackle higher difficulties alone.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast-paced combat rather than careful resource management
+you like action campaigns built around boss fights

Not for you if...

−you want multiplayer or human-controlled teammates
−you prefer minimal dialogue and few cutscenes

What players say

68% of 363 reviews are positive

Players praise the fluid combat, soundtrack, and character models. Common complaints include awkward English translation, uneven technical polish, and a story that some players find dull or hard to follow.

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Initial 2 : New Stage system requirements

Minimum: GTX750, 3.9 GB RAM, 13 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows7 or higher
Processor: Intel i3 or higher
Graphics: Nvidia GTX750
Memory: 4000 MB RAM
Storage: 13 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Initial 2 : New Stage have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Initial 2 : New Stage run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
The native resolution is not the default one
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 37
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Initial 2 : New Stage use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam