Pixel Maniacs, alongside publisher PM Studios, have officially launched the vividly vibrant puzzle-shooter, ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard, now available digitally on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Physical console editions are also available starting today.
ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard evolves the award-winning formula of its predecessor, immersing players in a kaleidoscopic multiverse of monochrome chambers. By wielding the signature ChromaGun, players shoot and combine primary colors to manipulate the environment, unlock doors and neutralize hostile drones. Featuring smarter puzzle designs, expanded color physics and environmental threads, the sequel delivers its most ambitious, brain-bending 3D experience yet. The new story reveals the origins of Chroma Technology and its enigmatic corporation behind it, adding narrative depth to the signature absurdist charm.
“ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard represents everything we love about inventive games, from clever design to teams unafraid to push boundaries,” said Michael Yum, CEO of PM Studios. “We’re proud to partner with developers who challenge expectations, and ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard does exactly that – reimagining its world with bold puzzles, vibrant worlds and exciting new surprises with a confident, fresh vision.”
ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard reimagines puzzle realities with ever-changing rules and visual styles, from comic-book labs to sci-fi facilities, keeping each challenge inventive and unpredictable. Players interact with WorkerDroids, beams, tools and switches in flexible systems that support multiple solutions, encouraging experimentation and creative play. Set in the dangerously pristine world of ChromaTech Industries, the game’s stylized presentation and humor blend clever problem-solving with off-beat charm, evoking the spirit of Portal with the zaniness of Psychonauts.
“With ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard, we wanted to take everything players loved about the original and push it further,” said Benjamin Lochmann, Founder and CEO of Pixel Maniacs. “Our award-winning mechanics are back and better than ever with deeper puzzles, intricate challenges and more playful surprises. Fun and accessibility remain at the forefront, while the creativity and precision demanded will keep players on their toes.”
ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard features include:
- A One-Of-A-Kind Tool – The ChromaGun: Wield the titular “ChromaGun,” a versatile paint-gun used to shoot primary colors onto surfaces and objects, mixing them to manipulate the environment and outsmart puzzles.
- Magnetoid Chromatism: Master the proprietary key mechanic of Magnetoid Chromatism, where WorkerDroids and other objects respond to color-based logic, creating layered challenges.
- Multiverse Puzzles: Travel through time and space across five different dimensions and parallel universes, each with new physics, visual style and narrative tone.
- Color Isn’t a Barrier: Built-in accessibility – including a robust colorblind mode, audio cues and adaptable controls – ensure all players can enjoy the experience. A unique symbol overlay system designed for color blind players earned the ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard a Horizon Award for Technical Innovation at GG Bavaria 2025.
ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard is now available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
