The Evil Within 2 guide

The Evil Within 2, developer Tango Gameworks’ nightmarish survival horror sequel, does a better job than most games at teaching players about its rules. Applying that knowledge, though, isn’t always easy. In a game designed to give players an immense amount of freedom, Polygon’s The Evil Within 2 guides are here to help you make the most of your liberty.

Understanding The Evil Within 2

• The Evil Within 2 beginner’s guide: Our best tips for murdering zombies and staying alive
• Workbenches and weapon upgrades: Put your weapon parts where your trigger finger is
• The Evil Within 2 skills guide: There are no essential skills, but there sure are some great ones

The Evil Within 2 collectibles guides

There are items hidden throughout The Evil Within 2, and they fall into two broad categories: collectibles (which are just nice to find) and actionable items (like ammo pouch upgrades). Our collectibles guides include both, and we’ve organized them by chapter.

• Chapter 2 collectibles (Something Not Quite Right)
• Chapter 3 collectibles (Resonances)
• Chapter 4 collectibles (Behind the Curtain)
• Chapter 5 collectibles (Lying in Wait)
• Chapter 6 collectibles (On The Hunt)
• Chapter 7 collectibles (Lust for Art)
• Chapter 8 collectibles (Premiere)
• Chapter 9 collectibles (Another Evil)
• Chapter 10 collectibles (Hidden from the Start)
• Chapter 11 collectibles (Reconnecting)
• Chapter 12 collectibles (Bottomless Pit)
• Chapter 13 collectibles (Stronghold)
• Chapter 14 collectibles (Burning the Altar)
• Chapter 15 collectibles (The End of This World)
• Chapter 16 collectibles (In Limbo)
• Chapter 17 collectibles (A Way Out)

The Evil Within 2 boss guides

The Evil Within 2 has several boss fights peppered throughout your journey. There are multiple ways to approach each one. In our guides, we’ll teach you the strategies that worked best for us.

• Stefano Valentini boss fight
• Keepers and Laura (Chapter 14)
• The Matriarch (Chapter 16)