Last updated: September 24, 2026
Pixel Gun 2 — Complete Guide Hub (2026)
Pixel Gun 2, the sequel to the 100M+ download shooter Pixel Gun 3D, launched globally on Android and iOS on September 7, 2026 — about 12 days later than originally planned, and without the Steam/PC version, which still shows as "coming soon." This hub page is your single starting point for everything Pixel Gun 2: the latest news, codes status, a verified APK download mirror, the best weapons and heroes tier list, and a beginner's guide to the game's destructible-environment combat. Bookmark this page — we update it constantly as new content ships.
What is Pixel Gun 2?
Pixel Gun 2 is a first-person multiplayer shooter built by the team behind Pixel Gun 3D, a blocky, pixel-art shooter franchise that GDEV reports has passed 300 million downloads worldwide. Rather than a simple reskin, Pixel Gun 2 is a full sequel: it keeps the pixel-art aesthetic and the Coins-and-Gems economy players already know, but adds destructible environments, refreshed weapon models, and (eventually) shared cross-platform progression across Android, iOS, and Steam — though Steam has not launched yet, so that promise is still unconfirmed in practice. Season 1 and its first Pixel Pass went live at launch alongside a new hero, Dr Pip; a post-launch update has since added another hero (Hatred), new maps, and new modes. If you already play Pixel Gun 3D, think of Pixel Gun 2 as the next chapter, not a replacement — there is no announced plan to shut down the original game.
Pixel Gun 2 mobile guides — everything on this site
What actually happened on launch day, why Steam wasn't part of it, and where things stand now.
Every working code for free Coins, Gems, and cosmetics, plus step-by-step redemption instructions.
A verified, safe Android APK mirror with install steps, file size, and device requirements.
Every legit method to earn Gems and Coins without spending real money.
The best weapons, classes, and loadouts ranked from S tier to C tier.
Controls, progression tips, and how the destructible environments change every match.
Every difference between the two games, and whether you should switch.
Patch notes, new seasons, and events as soon as they're announced.
Pixel Gun 2 news and updates
Pixel Gun 2 launched globally on Android and iOS on September 7, 2026. Since then, Season 1 and its Pixel Pass have gone live, a new hero (Dr Pip at launch, Hatred in a follow-up update) and new maps and modes have shipped, and Patch Note 25.1 confirmed the first balance update. The Steam/PC version has still not launched and shows no confirmed date. See our full news page for the complete rundown.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pixel Gun 2?
Pixel Gun 2 is a first-person shooter sequel to Pixel Gun 3D. It launched September 7, 2026 on Android and iOS, with new destructible environments; the Steam/PC version has not launched yet.
Is Pixel Gun 2 the same as Pixel Gun 3D?
No. Pixel Gun 2 is a separate, standalone sequel with its own install and its own progression, though it keeps the Coins and Gems currencies and the pixel-art style players already know from Pixel Gun 3D.
Is Pixel Gun 2 free to play?
Yes. Pixel Gun 2 is free to download and play on Android and iOS, with optional in-game purchases for Gems and cosmetics — the same free-to-play model Pixel Gun 3D uses.
What platforms is Pixel Gun 2 available on?
Pixel Gun 2 is live now on Android and iOS. A Steam/PC version was originally planned to launch simultaneously but has not shipped yet — it's still listed as "coming soon."
Who made Pixel Gun 2?
Pixel Gun 2 comes from the studio behind Pixel Gun 3D, operating under the GDEV publishing umbrella, the same group that credits the Pixel Gun 3D franchise with more than 300 million downloads.