It is the sequel to PixelJunk Shooter and was released on the PlayStation Store worldwide by Sony Computer Entertainment in March 2011.

[5] PixelJunk Shooter 2 was formally announced by Q-Games on 18 May 2010.

[6] The title is the first sequel to any PixelJunk game.

A spin-off based on a bonus stage, PixelJunk SideScroller, was released the same year, PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate, developed by Double Eleven, combines both games into one continuous game.

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