Blade 2 is an action-adventure game for the Xbox. It was created by FromSoftware and published by Microsoft Game Studios. It is a sequel to the 1996 game Blade Runner. The game follows the story of a mercenary named Rick, who is hired by the Emperor to help him fight a group of rebels. Rick quickly discovers that the rebels are not as peaceful as they seem, and must use all of his skills and luck to survive. Blade 2 is set in a variety of environments, including a large and open world, and a small and claustrophobic world. It also features an extensive single-player campaign, as well as a co-operative multiplayer mode.