Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix came out on February 27, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. It is developed by Implicit Conversions and published by Limited Run Games and Square Enix.
Last checked · Source: IGDB
Key facts
- Release date
- February 27, 2026
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
- Developer
- Implicit Conversions
- Publisher
- Limited Run Games, Square Enix
- Genres
- Shooter, Puzzle, Adventure
- Links
- Steam
How much is Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix?
$9.99
On Steam (US store).
Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | MinimumWindows 10 (64-bit OS required) | RecommendedWindows 10 (64-bit OS required) |
| Processor | MinimumIntel(R) Core 2 Duo E7500 | RecommendedAMD Phenon(TM) II X6 1035T @3100 |
| Memory | Minimum4 GB RAM | RecommendedNot listed |
| Graphics | MinimumNVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or equivalent | RecommendedAMD Raedon HD 7800 Series / NVIDIA |
| Storage | Minimum2 GB available space | Recommended2 GB available space |
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Languages (1)
- EnglishFull audio in all of them
- Controller support
- Full controller support
- On Steam for
- Windows
Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.
About Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix
Return to 2048 Hong Kong in the groundbreaking prequel that defined style and mature storytelling for a generation. Set two years before the events of Fear Effect, dive into a sprawling adventure that takes you from futuristic cityscapes to the lost tomb of China's first emperor, and discover the origins of mercenaries Hana Tsu-Vachel, Royce Glas, Deke Decourt, and the enigmatic Rain Qin, in a story that blends high-tech espionage with ancient Chinese mythology and the supernatural.
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Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 3, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When did Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix come out?
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix came out on February 27, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
Is Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix out yet?
Yes. Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix came out on February 27, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
How much does Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix cost?
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix costs $9.99 on Steam (US store), as of November 3, 2026. Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.
What platforms is Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix on?
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
Is Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix on PC?
Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
What are the Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix as Intel(R) Core 2 Duo E7500, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or equivalent, with 2 GB available space. The recommended spec is AMD Phenon(TM) II X6 1035T @3100 and AMD Raedon HD 7800 Series / NVIDIA. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.
Who is making Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix?
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix is developed by Implicit Conversions and published by Limited Run Games and Square Enix.
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