Beyond the Ice Palace 2

About this game

Witness the triumphant resurrection of a Commodore 64 classic over 35 years in the making! Arise from the abyss of death to reclaim your rightful throne in a captivating action platformer. Discover hidden areas, solve puzzles, and uncover secret treasures to feed your power as you prepare for epic battles against gruelling, colossal bosses. Level up strategically to overcome all who stand in your way and take your seat as the rightful king once more!


Assume the mantle of the ‘Cursed King’ as you embark on a relentless journey of vengeance to reclaim your stolen throne. Traverse perilous lands fraught with danger as you hunt for the scattered fragments of celestial arrows, combining them to purge your curse and unlock your true power.


Embrace your newfound strength and command over the chains that once bound you deep within the crypts. Harness this mighty weapon to repel, slash, and eviscerate any who dare obstruct your path. Utilise your chains further for platforming, attaching to rings and propelling across chasms to reach new areas.


Explore every inch of your crumbling kingdom, uncovering hidden chambers and clandestine passages teeming with invaluable treasures. Acquire newfound abilities and enhancements as you delve deeper, fortifying yourself for the trials that await.


Uncover elusive "power crystals" and harness their essence to strategically enhance your abilities, gaining an edge on the looming challenges ahead.


Test your strategic finesse and precise timing in intense battles that demand skilful manoeuvring to overcome gruelling, gigantic bosses.

Latest news

• Announcements·23 Jun 2025Official

  Thank you for Playing and Please Share Your Experience!

  Greetings, subjects! ❄️👑From all of us at PQube, Storybird, and PixelHeart, thank you for stepping into the world of Beyond the Ice Palace 2!Your messages, streams, videos, and reviews have been incredible to see. Watching so many of you rise with the Cursed King, master the chains, and take on the kingdom’s deadliest foes has been truly inspiring.If you’ve enjoyed the adventure so far, leaving a positive review goes a long way. Every kind word helps others discover this long-lost legend, now reborn.And remember… this is only the beginning. The kingdom is vast, the enemies fierce and many secrets still lie frozen in the depths of the Ice Palace. 🔍❄️Thank you again and long live the King.– The Beyond the Ice Palace 2 Team
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• Patch Notes·18 Mar 2025Official

  🛠️ Beyond the Ice Palace 2 – Latest Patch Update Now Live! 🛠️

  Adventurers, your journey through the cursed kingdom just got even smoother! Our latest patch update is now live, bringing key fixes, improvements, and quality-of-life enhancements to ensure an even better gameplay experience. 🛡️ Key Fixes & Improvements - Improved transitioning from ring to ring - Improved ledge grabbing - Balanced the Paige of the Capital boss fight - Reduced Screen shake - Balanced stamina upgrade 📜 Gameplay & UI Improvements: - Added total money banked UI when reaching a Spectral Circle - Fixed an issue where music would not loop correctly - Fixed an issue where insect enemies would sometimes not attack - Fixed an issue where a wall did not have collision - Fixed an issue where players could fall through the map - Fixed an issue with the sky - Fixed an issue where players could get stuck if they quit the game after defeating but before executing the Paige of the Capital - Fixed an issue where players could get stuck if they defeated the Paige of the Capital after being grabbed - Fixed an issue where players could not execute the Paige of the Swamp correctly - Fixed an issue where players could get stuck after executing the Paige of the Swamp 🔧 Additional Fixes & Optimisations: - Fixed an issue where a potion could drop in an unreachable location - Fixed multiple text issues in multiple languages - Fixed multiple missing Translations - Fixed an issue where the game could appear blurry when using the Rage ability - Fixed an issue where the game would not display correctly on boot in ultrawide resolution - Fixed an issue where character upgrades were incorrectly carried over to a new game - Fixed an issue where a chest was not able to be reached - Fixed an issue where the player could stop taking damage We appreciate your feedback and support as while we've been hard at work enhancing Beyond the Ice Palace 2. 🔥 Continue Your Adventure Now! Jump back in and experience the improvements first-hand—your throne awaits!
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• Announcements·11 Mar 2025Official

  Beyond the Ice Palace 2 - OUT NOW

  Behold, the Cursed King has returned! After an unprecedented 37-year wait, gaming history has been made with the release of Beyond The Ice Palace 2, shattering records as the longest gap between an original game and its sequel. When the first Beyond The Ice Palace captivated players on platforms like Amiga, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum in 1988, few could have imagined that fans would wait nearly four decades for a continuation of the beloved fantasy action platformer. Developed by Storybird Studio and co-published by PQube and PixelHeart, Beyond the Ice Palace 2 embraces the best of classic platforming while introducing fresh gameplay elements. PixelHeart, known for reviving forgotten classics, ensures the game honours its legacy while delivering a modern experience.
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• Press Coverage·10 Mar 2025

  I’m not sure what’s weirder: that someone made a sequel to a completely forgettable 37-year-old game I played as a kid, or that it was actually worth the wait

  I do love it when a retro game makes an unexpected comeback, and games don't get much more retro than Beyond the Ice Palace. It's been decades since the game—so old one version of it was sold on tape—made its debut, and now a sequel's appeared, boldly calling itself Beyond the Ice Palace 2 as if anyone outside of the development team or people who think 64KB is plenty of RAM still remember the first one ever existed... Read more.
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• Announcements·7 Mar 2025Official

  Beyond the Ice Palace 2: Opening Cinematic

  Attention, loyal subjects! The long wait is almost over, and the Cursed King’s journey is about to begin! Before you step into his boots and take back the throne, watch the Opening Cinematic for Beyond the Ice Palace 2, setting the stage for an epic battle against fate itself. 👑 A King Betrayed. A Kingdom in Ruins. A War Begins. The legend continues 37 years after the original as the Cursed King awakens, fuelled by vengeance and guided by the whispers of those who still believe in him. With powerful spectral abilities, his chains, and unrelenting determination, he must battle the forces that imprisoned him and seek those who plunged his Kingdom into demonic chaos. ⚡ Watch the Opening Cinematic now and prepare for battle! ⏳ One Last Chance – Play the Demo Before It’s Gone! 🎮 Still haven’t tried Beyond the Ice Palace 2? The demo is available until this Sunday, March 9th! There’s still time to jump in, master the chains, and experience the action firsthand before launch! 🔥 Beyond the Ice Palace 2 launches March 10th! 🔥 The full game is nearly here! If you haven’t already, wishlist now and be ready to help the Cursed King reclaim his throne!
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