By Quinton Miles

GMX Media confirmed this morning that [i]Sea Tycoon 2[/i] is indeed in development. Based on the game that drew gamers in with its underwater exploration, strategy and humor, the game throws players back into the life of the sea as they get the chance to build an underwater paradise of dreams.

“We are always keen to support developers who make good games by fully or partially funding further development projects. Pixel after Pixel has created Deep Sea Tycoon 2 due to overwhelming demand from fans of the first in the series,” commented COO for GMX Media Eugene Perry.

“The original Deep Sea Tycoon was a game that took a lot of people by surprise. It captured the imagination with its original game play context and unique atmosphere. Deep Sea Tycoon 2 offers a whole new world to explore for the avid underwater gamer!”

[i]Sea Tycoon 2[/i] will ship for the PC on May 27.