Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back announced for PS5: release in 2027
In brief
- Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back has reportedly been announced for PS5. Juliet Starling returns, Dragami Games is developing the sequel, and release is set for 2027.
- Juliet Starling returns as the main character in the sequel to the 2012 game.
- According to the report, Dragami Games is developing the game, which is planned for 2027 on PS5.
What happened
IGN says that Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back has officially been announced as a follow-up to Lollipop Chainsaw from 2012. In the article, Juliet Starling is once again named as the central character, clearly tying the new game to the original protagonist. The report also says the sequel is due in 2027 and has been announced for PS5.
According to IGN, development is being handled by Dragami Games. The publication also states that James Gunn and Suda51 are not involved in this sequel, meaning the project is separate from the names associated with the original game. The provided sources do not confirm a final release date yet; only a release window in 2027 is mentioned.
A post from Game Unlocked (@gameunlocked26) backs up the announcement with the same key points: the game has been announced for PS5, a gameplay video has been released, and launch is set for 2027. The tweet also explicitly names the title Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back. Based on the sources provided, it has not yet been confirmed whether this is the final official title or whether other platforms will be announced.
Timeline
2012 — The original Lollipop Chainsaw launches and introduces Juliet Starling as the main character.
17 September 2026 — IGN publishes its article on the announcement of Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back, mentioning PS5, Dragami Games, Juliet Starling, and a 2027 release window.
17 September 2026 — Game Unlocked (@gameunlocked26) posts on X that the game has been announced for PS5, that a gameplay video has been released, and that launch is planned for 2027.
2027 — According to the reporting, the sequel is scheduled to launch sometime during this year, with no exact date given in the provided sources.
Background
Lollipop Chainsaw was released in 2012 and centered on Juliet Starling. The new game is being presented in the reporting as a direct sequel, making Juliet’s return the main confirmed story connection in the sources. The available information does not mention an exact release date beyond the 2027 window, and no additional platforms are confirmed beyond PS5.
The provided sources also leave several open questions. It is not confirmed whether Back2Back is the final title or a working title. It is also unclear what exactly is shown in the released gameplay video, since the tweet only says that a video has been published. In addition, IGN states that James Gunn and Suda51 are not involved in this sequel, but the provided information does not include separate official statements from either of them.
The factual basis for this article comes from the IGN report and the Game Unlocked post on 17 September 2026. The tweet explicitly mentions PS5 and 2027, while IGN names the return of Juliet Starling and the involvement of Dragami Games. Other details, such as extra platforms, an exact release date, or the precise contents of the gameplay video, are not confirmed in the provided sources.
Sources
- IGN: "Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back Announced With Juliet Starling Now on Skates"
- X/Twitter: @gameunlocked26, 17 September 2026