RAGE 2
RAGE 2 – Meet the Factions: Immortal Shrouded
RAGE 2
We’re not going to mince words here; the Immortal Shrouded are a bunch of goddamn badasses.
They’re so awesome we would probably sign up to join them immediately if they would just ask. But they haven’t, so instead we have to kill them. Huge bummer. Between their electric swords that they use to deflect bullets and their super rad cloaking abilities, the Immortal Shrouded are next level cool. Plus, they have sweet, edgy names like Wound Monger and Bone Wrecker, so you know they mean business. You’ll be able to see just how cool they are when RAGE 2 launches on all platforms on May 14, but for now, get more familiar with these mysterious masked masters of mayhem with our deep-dive below.
Behind the Mask
Unlike the River Hogs, who thrive in the wet swamplands up north, and the Goon Squad, whose nomadic lifestyle sees them traveling across the wasteland, the Immortal Shrouded have primarily bunkered down in the inhospitable Dune Sea and Scraplands regions. Their recent expansionist efforts have put them into direct conflict with the Trade Coalition, the only “neutral” faction in RAGE 2. They are also frequently at war with the Goon Squad, who have been trying to expand their control to the Dune Sea. It’s a rivalry between fanatically militaristic order and the ultimate display of anarchy; whereas the Goon Squad are suicidally reckless and fight with no formation or care, the Immortal Shrouded are highly tactical and fight in close-knit teams.
The Immortal Shrouded was born from the Shrouded clan of the first RAGE. A gang of mercenary bandits, the Shrouded considered themselves to be the elite and hired out their services to the Authority during the Authority Wars. Over time, they realized that the Authority saw them not as equals but as expendable vermin and chose to break their contract. A self-imposed cleansing would have to take place in order to preserve their honor. In a process called the “Sick Transit,” every third Shrouded was killed at their brothers’ and sisters’ hands and the entire clan exiled themselves far to the east on a journey of atonement. They only recently returned with strange new technology and a new name: The Immortal Shrouded.
The Bleeding Edge
As a highly technologically savvy faction, the Immortal Shrouded have made use of advanced gadgets and weaponry from before the coming of Apophis. The most eye-catching and notorious of these technologies are the cutting-edge electrical attacks used by most of the Immortal Shrouded weaponry, made possible with feltrite-enhanced batteries and generators. Many of their members are also equipped with stealth field generators, rendering them nearly completely invisible on the battlefield. Combine the cloaking technology with the ability to deflect bullets with swords, and you’ve got an elite killing force.
“The Immortal Shrouded are a pure warrior clan society – highly disciplined, organized and possessing a burning conviction,” explains Senior Narrative Designer Loke Wallmo. “They believe they are the saviors of the world and everyone that opposes them is an enemy to be vanquished or enslaved. The Immortal Shrouded want nothing less than to save humanity from itself. Chaos will be replaced by order, lawlessness by justice, and greed by honor.”
Meet the Factions
River Hogs
Goon Squad
The Authority
RAGE 2 is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on May 14, 2019. Pre-order to receive the exclusive Cult of the Death God mission and don Nicholas Raine’s legendary armor and Settler Pistol. The RAGE 2 Collector’s Edition is also available for pre-order. Get the full breakdown of all the included goodies here: RAGE 2 Collector’s Edition & Deluxe Edition
