Hood Warfare 2 Guide
Hood Warfare 2 is a $5.99 multiplayer shooter from Trapstar Games that came out on Steam on October 8, 2026. Rival gangs fight over Chicago across six game modes, and you can play online or against bots. It's Windows PC only for now, and it's the sequel to 2023's Hood Warfare.
Quick facts
| Release date | October 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 ($5.39 with the 10% launch discount, which ends October 15) |
| Platforms | Windows PC via Steam only (details) |
| Developer and publisher | Trapstar Games |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Game modes | 6: Turf War, GangBang, Chaos, Hit A Lick, Destroy The Block, Chain Snatch (explained) |
| Maps | Downtown, the Suburbs, The Trenches, Chicago Mall |
| Single player | Yes, bot matches with your own map, mode and settings |
| Controller | Full controller support |
| Achievements | None on Steam yet (details) |
| Steam Cloud saves | Not listed on Steam |
| Family Sharing | Supported |
| Anti-cheat | Easy Anti-Cheat (kernel level) |
| Language | English |
| Steam reviews | Mostly Positive, about 75% of roughly 340 reviews (summary) |
| Content | Violence, blood effects, crude humor and profanity |
Checked against the Steam store page on October 12, 2026.
What kind of game is it?
Hood Warfare 2 is a fast, arcade-style first-person shooter, and you can also switch to third person. You pick a gang, build a loadout, and fight other players for control of Chicago neighborhoods. Matches are short and chaotic, and the humor is crude on purpose. Reviewers keep comparing it to the older Call of Duty games.
Watch the official trailer Plays on the Hood Warfare 2 Steam page
The developer's store page says the game is fiction and does not promote or condone real gang violence.
Where you can play it
Only on Windows PC through Steam. There's no PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch, mobile or Mac version, and none has been announced. Steam Deck support hasn't been tested by Valve yet. Our platforms page covers every device and the PC specs you need.
Game modes at a glance
| Mode | Goal |
|---|---|
| Turf War | Hold territory; your gang scores points for the turf it controls |
| GangBang | Team deathmatch; most kills wins |
| Chaos | Free-for-all; most kills wins |
| Hit A Lick | Steal the enemy's bag and bring it back to your hood |
| Destroy The Block | Plant or defuse the bomb; one life per round |
| Chain Snatch | Collect the chains enemies drop, and recover your teammates' chains |
Maps, loadouts and unlocks are on the modes, maps and weapons page.
What's new since Hood Warfare 1
The first Hood Warfare came out on Steam on January 26, 2023. The sequel keeps the same chaotic gameplay and humor, and changes:
- New engine: rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, with updated visuals and new weapon animations.
- New maps: Downtown, the Suburbs, The Trenches and Chicago Mall, with indoor and street routes.
- Deeper gun customization: swap sights, magazines, grips, suppressors and other attachments, and pick perks and equipment before each match.
- Six modes, including objective modes like Hit A Lick, Destroy The Block and Chain Snatch.
| Hood Warfare | Hood Warfare 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam release | January 26, 2023 | October 8, 2026 |
| Price | $4.99 | $5.99 |
| Steam reviews | Mostly Positive (286 reviews) | Mostly Positive (about 340 reviews in 4 days) |
Is it worth $5.99?
If you want a cheap, silly shooter to play with friends, most players say yes. If you want a polished competitive FPS, probably not yet: the most common complaints are cheaters, spawn killing, and laggy matches that keep switching hosts. Our review roundup covers what players like and dislike, the player count, and whether the game is safe and real.
FAQ
When did Hood Warfare 2 come out?
October 8, 2026, on Steam. That's almost four years after the first game.
Is Hood Warfare 2 free?
No. It costs $5.99, or $5.39 with the launch discount until October 15, 2026. There's no free-to-play version.
Is Hood Warfare 2 on PS5 or Xbox?
No, it's PC only. See the platforms page for every device.
Who made Hood Warfare 2?
Trapstar Games, which also made the first Hood Warfare. The studio develops and publishes the game itself.
Can you play Hood Warfare 2 single player?
Yes. You can set up a match against bots and pick the map, mode and settings. Most players play online, though.
Is Hood Warfare 2 on Roblox?
No. It's a paid PC game on Steam. Roblox has its own "hood" games, but they aren't connected to Hood Warfare.
Does Hood Warfare 2 have achievements?
No, not yet. Steam doesn't list any achievements for Hood Warfare 2, and Trapstar Games hasn't announced any. Players are asking for them in the Steam discussions. Don't count on them soon, though: the first Hood Warfare never got Steam achievements either.
Does Hood Warfare 2 have Steam Cloud saves?
Steam doesn't list Steam Cloud support for it. That means files saved on your PC, like your settings, may not carry over if you play on another computer. Trapstar Games hasn't said whether your reputation and unlocks are stored online.
Can you share Hood Warfare 2 with Steam Family Sharing?
Yes. Steam lists Family Sharing support, so members of your Steam Family can play it from your library.