Elex II is an open-world action-RPG developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic. A sequel to acclaimed Elex, Elex 2 takes action and exploration further than ever, offering the player a living world full of NPCs who react to the players' actions, improved combat mechanics, and a story that once again puts Jax, the protagonist of the first game, to the task of protecting the planet of Magalan from a looming threat.  A new threat emerges  The story of Elex II is set years after Jax defeated the Hybrid - an ancient being that threat4nd to harvest Magalan's most valuable substance, Elex. As the relative peace has returned to Magalan, a new threat appears. An unknown alien invader, who uses the power of the dark Elex, threatens to eradicate all life on the planet. It's up to Jax to stop the invasion and once again save Magalan.  Experience improved controls and combat gameplay Elex 2 introduces more focused gameplay mechanics. The player can choose between close and ranged combat