Cococucumber Talks '80s Inspirations and Turn-Based Cosmic Horror as Echo Generation 2 Is Finally Revealed

Indie developer Cococucumber is attempting its first-ever sequel with Echo Generation 2.

While the initial turn-based adventure blended ‘80s and ‘90s nostalgia, combining Stranger Things aesthetics with voxel graphics and classic RPG mechanics, this follow-up ventures into entirely new territory. This sideways prequel trades the cozy small-town atmosphere for a B-movie cosmic horror narrative, casting players as the missing father from the original game.

Debuting during today’s November 2025 Xbox Partner Preview, its first trailer hints at a significantly more terrifying experience for Cococucumber. We spoke with Game Director Martin Gavreau and Studio Producer/Director Vanessa Chia to explore Echo Generation 2’s inspirations, how community feedback shaped development, and the reasoning behind revisiting an existing universe from a fresh perspective. Read our full interview below.