Remnant 2 is a cooperative third-person shooter with soulslike combat, sending up to three players through procedurally arranged worlds threatened by otherworldly forces. Gunplay is deliberate and demanding, rewarding careful positioning and dodging alongside a wide variety of weapons and character archetypes.

Each playthrough shuffles level layouts, bosses, and side content, giving repeated runs a different shape even within the same world. Deep character build customization through class-like archetypes and traits gives players room to specialize their playstyle over time.