The Evil Within 2 | Stefano learns his art is just not worth the price 😬

Gameplay Part 3

From mastermind Shinji Mikami, The Evil Within 2 is the latest evolution of survival horror. Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost it all. But when given a chance to save his daughter, he must descend once more into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner as the world twists and warps around him. Will Sebastian face adversity head on with weapons and traps, or sneak through the shadows to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

In this playthrough we cover:

Chapter 7 - Lust for Art:

Sebastian ventures deeper into Union’s decaying cityscape, following the grotesque artistic trail of Stefano Valentini. Along the way, he meets Mobius operative Julian Sykes, helping him fight off the Lost in Krimson’s Plaza and unlocking Sykes’ safe house for rest and supplies. As Sebastian explores, he encounters another Guardian prowling the streets and faces terrifying mind games inside the Juke Diner—an eerie, looping resonance that blurs reality. Investigating Stefano’s “art pieces” at the Devil’s Own Taproom and the Sanctuary Hotel, Sebastian destroys each time-distorted exhibit, fighting through traps and the monstrous Obscura to free the city from Stefano’s influence. With both art pieces destroyed, the path to the Grand Theater opens—leading Sebastian closer to his daughter and to the mad artist himself.

Side Mission #3 - Out In the Open (Chapter 7):

Near a safe house in the Business District outside the theater, a friendly Mobius Operative named Julian Sykes needs help during an ambush. Enter the parking lot through the glowing gate handle and clear out the monsters to save him before retreating to his safe house and receiving another side mission.

Chapter 8 - Premiere:

Inside the Grand Theater, Sebastian finally confronts Stefano Valentini, who taunts him with his obsession for capturing beauty in death. A harrowing chase through collapsing hallways leads to a deadly game of cat and mouse against Stefano’s monstrous, camera-like creature. After navigating the light-sensitive traps, Sebastian prepares for battle—stocking up on supplies before the inevitable showdown. The confrontation erupts into a brutal boss fight where Stefano teleports, freezes time, and summons his Aperture to blindside Sebastian. With strategy and firepower, Sebastian defeats Stefano, ending his twisted reign of terror and clearing the path toward Lily’s trail within STEM.

Chapter 9 - Another Evil:

Sebastian awakens back in his office, now transformed into a haunting altar that pulls him into subterranean catacombs. As he explores the mausoleums and cellblocks, he uncovers remnants of Mobius experiments and gruesome rituals linked to a darker presence within STEM. Using stealth and puzzle-solving, Sebastian collects items, solves mechanical wheel puzzles, and fights off the Lost as the catacombs shift around him. A vision of his home lures him deeper, culminating in a fiery battle against flaming Lost before an ominous emblem opens the way forward. With the gate puzzle solved and the path revealed, Sebastian senses a new, more sinister entity watching him from the shadows.

Chapter 10 - Hidden from the Start:

Sebastian regains consciousness inside a cabin under siege by the Lost, defending it alongside a mysterious woman. After surviving the assault, the woman reveals herself as Esmeralda Torres, a Mobius operative who distrusts her own organization but seeks to aid Sebastian. Together they journey through the Union Nature Preserve, scavenging supplies and evading flaming monstrosities patrolling the woods. Their path leads to Torres’ underground safe house, but not before a terrifying encounter with a flamethrower-wielding enemy who stalks their every move. Safely inside the bunker, Sebastian gains a new ally—and a glimmer of truth about Mobius’s fractured control over STEM.

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