Shank 2
Available on 2 of 5 cloud gaming services

Shank 2

Klei EntertainmentActionAdventureIndie2012
72
MetacriticMixed or Average
82%
Very Positive4K Steam reviews

You can play Shank 2 in the cloud on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid. You play on your PC, phone, tablet or TV with nothing to download. You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you; it does not sell it.

You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you.

Where to play Shank 2 in the cloud

Best stream quality first. Each row shows the plan you need and how you get the game. On GeForce NOW it is an Install-to-Play title. The service installs it on your session's cloud storage when you start it. This takes a few minutes and needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.

GeForce NOWPaid plan requiredInstall-to-Play
You need your own copy, bought on SteamBest qualityUp to 5K · 120 fps
Play
You need your own copy, bought on SteamBest qualityUp to 4K · 120 fps
Play
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Not available on PlayStation Plus, Xbox Cloud, Amazon Luna.Email me if that changes

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Shank 2 in pictures

Screenshots and the trailer. Click one to see it full size.

Where to buy Shank 2 for cloud play

GeForce NOW and Boosteroid do not sell games: you play the copy you already own. If you do not have Shank 2 yet, buy it from one of these stores. It then works in the cloud on any device. Prices are shown for your country.

Shank 2 on GeForce NOW

Compare the plans

Your GeForce NOW plan decides how good Shank 2 looks, how long one session lasts, and whether you wait for a machine. These limits are the same for every game on GeForce NOW.

NVIDIA sells GeForce NOW itself here, in US dollars.

FREE$0
Can play Shank 2
No
Resolution
1080p
Frame rate
60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS
—
HDR & ultrawide
—
Graphics card
Basic, shared
Max session length
1 hour
Hours included
Unlimited, with a queue
PERFORMANCE$9.99/mo
Can play Shank 2
Yes
Resolution
Up to 1440p
Frame rate
60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS
RTX ON
HDR & ultrawide
Ultrawide
Graphics card
RTX-class, dedicated
Max session length
6 hours
Hours included
100 a month
ULTIMATE$19.99/mo
Can play Shank 2
Yes
Resolution
Up to 5K
Frame rate
120 fps · 360 fps at 1080p
Ray tracing & DLSS
RTX ON · DLSS 4 · Reflex
HDR & ultrawide
HDR · ultrawide
Graphics card
RTX 5080-class
Max session length
8 hours
Hours included
100 a month
Shank 2 needs a paid plan. The free plan cannot start it.Performance and Ultimate include 100 hours of play a month. Past that, extra 15-hour blocks cost $2.99 (Performance) or $5.99 (Ultimate).

About Shank 2

Who made it, when it came out, and how it plays. The same on each service.

DEVELOPER
Klei Entertainment
RELEASE DATE
Feb 7, 2012
GENRES
Action, Adventure, Indie
GAME MODES
Single-player, multiplayer & co-op
CONTROLLER SUPPORT
Full. Plays with a gamepad on all devices

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Shank 2 cloud gaming FAQ

Can you play Shank 2 in the cloud?+

Yes. Shank 2 is on 2 cloud gaming services: GeForce NOW and Boosteroid. You play it on a PC, phone, tablet or TV. You download and install nothing.

Is Shank 2 on GeForce NOW?+

Yes. Shank 2 is on GeForce NOW. You must own the game on Steam. GeForce NOW then runs your copy on its servers. It is an Install-to-Play title: GeForce NOW installs it for you each time you start it, which takes a few minutes. Install-to-Play needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.

Is Shank 2 on Boosteroid?+

Yes. Shank 2 is on Boosteroid. You need your own copy on Steam. A Boosteroid subscription is also required.

Is Shank 2 on PlayStation Plus?+

No. Shank 2 is not on PlayStation Plus now. It is on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.

Is Shank 2 on Xbox Cloud Gaming?+

No. Shank 2 is not on Xbox Cloud Gaming now. It is on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.

Is Shank 2 on Amazon Luna?+

No. Shank 2 is not on Amazon Luna now. It is on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.

Do I need to buy Shank 2 to play it in the cloud?+

Yes. GeForce NOW and Boosteroid only run games you own. Buy Shank 2 from a supported store first. You pay for the cloud service separately.

Can you play Shank 2 in the cloud for free?+

No. Shank 2 is an Install-to-Play title on GeForce NOW, and Install-to-Play needs the Performance or Ultimate plan. The free plan cannot start it.

Can I play Shank 2 with a controller?+

Yes. Shank 2 has full controller support. It plays on a phone, tablet or TV with a gamepad.

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