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Portal 2

Released April 18, 2011 on Switch, PC, PS3, Linux, Mac and Xbox 360

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About Portal 2

Portal 2 is a first-person platform and puzzle game released on April 18, 2011, by Valve, with Electronic Arts co-publishing. It is part of the Portal series and combines puzzle solving with platforming and light action, set in a science fiction world with a comedic tone. Players move through test chambers using a portal device that creates linked openings on surfaces, and the game is built around working out how to reach the exit in each room.

The game offers single player, co-operative, and multiplayer modes, and it includes split screen support for local play. It is available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Switch.

Portal 2 is rated E10+ by the ESRB and PEGI 12 for its age ratings. Its themes include action, science fiction, and comedy, and it follows the protagonist from the original Portal as she and a robot companion work through more tests set by the series' computer antagonist.

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Portal 2 FAQ

When did Portal 2 come out?

Portal 2 came out on April 18, 2011.

What platforms is Portal 2 on?

Portal 2 came out on Switch, PC, PS3, Linux, Mac and Xbox 360.

Who made Portal 2?

Portal 2 is developed by Valve and published by Valve and Electronic Arts.

Is Portal 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Portal 2 supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative and split screen.

What is Portal 2 rated?

Portal 2 is rated ESRB E10+ (Everyone 10+) and PEGI 12.

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