Ready your putters and prepare to lose some sleep (and possibly some friends). Team17 and Radical Forge have officially pulled back the curtain on the highly anticipated sequel to the 2020 indie phenomenon.
Golf With Your Friends 2 is officially slated for a Fall 2026 release, and it’s bringing more than just a fresh coat of paint to the fairway.
What’s New on the Green?
The original Golf With Your Friends became a staple for chaotic Friday nights thanks to its 12-player lobbies and “anything goes” physics. The sequel looks to double down on that DNA while introducing several massive upgrades:
- Chaos Mode: A brand-new mode designed for maximum unpredictability. Details are still being kept under wraps, but expect more power-ups and environmental hazards that turn a standard putt into a survival mission.
- Level Editor 2.0: One of the biggest announcements is the revamped level editor. Not only are the tools more precise and powerful, but the editor is coming to consoles for the first time, featuring full cross-platform sharing.
- New Courses & Mechanics: The game will launch with six brand-new courses, each featuring unique gameplay mechanics like gravity shifts and environmental traversal twists. We’ve already seen glimpses of a coastal Skate Park and a high-contrast Fire and Ice tundra.
- Hole Explosions: A new cosmetic category! Now you can celebrate a clutch birdie with fiery blasts or confetti showers that erupt directly from the cup.
- Free-to-Unlock Rewards: Moving away from confusing menus, GWYF2 introduces a transparent, 100% free reward system where you unlock hats, trails, and floaties simply by playing the game.
Cross-Play & Platforms
In a move that will please the entire community, full cross-platform multiplayer has been confirmed from day one. Whether you are on PC or the latest consoles, the 12-player lobbies will be more populated than ever.
Confirmed Platforms:
- PC (Steam)
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X/S
- Nintendo Switch 2
Why the Wait?
While the game was originally teased for a 2025 Early Access window, developer Radical Forge opted to skip the Early Access phase entirely. The extra development time is being used to ensure a polished, “feature-complete” launch across all platforms simultaneously.
“We’ve doubled down on everything that made the original a favorite… this is the only sane choice in crazy golf!” — Team17 Statement
The TechMash Verdict
If the first game was about testing friendships, the sequel seems intent on breaking them entirely. With the move to a more robust engine and the inclusion of the Level Editor on consoles, Golf With Your Friends 2 is shaping up to be the definitive party game of 2026.
Stay tuned to TechMash.co.uk for more updates as we approach the Fall 2026 tee-off!
Will you be the one sinking the hole-in-one, or the one resetting your ball for the tenth time? Let us know in the comments!
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