Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back Surfaces With Juliet on Skates and a 2027 Release Window
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back has been announced for a 2027 release on PS5, featuring roller-skating combat and a new setting, though original creators Suda51 and James Gunn are not involved.
Zombie killing icon Juliet Starling is officially making her return in Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back, slated for a PlayStation 5 launch in 2027. Revealed during the Tokyo Game Show, the sequel trades standard foot travel for high-speed roller skates, dropping Juliet into a reimagined San Romero now known as Jaredwood. Early footage showcases fast-paced undead slicing and a boss battle against a Barbie-inspired zombie named Zorbie, giving fans their first real look at the next chapter for the cult-classic franchise.
While the 2012 original gained a devoted following thanks to its unique tone and creative pedigree involving Suda51 and James Gunn, neither creator is attached to this new project. Dragami Games, the studio behind the recent remaster of the first game, is steering development this time around. That shift in leadership, combined with early footage that some community members on social media have critiqued as looking a bit unpolished, has sparked plenty of early discussion across creator and player circles.
The narrative premise leans heavily into meta cinema tropes, trapping Juliet inside a twisted zombie movie orchestrated by a mysterious director where she must battle through the Corrupted Realm. As development ramps up toward the 2027 release, players are watching closely to see if the sequel can capture the distinct energy of the original while modernizing its action for current generation hardware. IGN South Africa covered the initial reveal details and footage breakdown.
Tags: PlayStation 5, Action Games, Consoles, Tokyo Game Show
Original article: IGN South Africa