After years of audiences asking for a sequel to the hit 2006 action-adventure gameBully, developer Refugium Games has answered the call with a spiritual successor,Agefield High: Rock the School. Set to release exclusively forPCvia Steam in early 2026,Agefield High: Rock the Schoolsees players once again taking on the life of an ambitious student ready to do whatever it takes to climb the social ladder.
The originalBullygame from Rockstarwas met with favorable reviews upon release but also sparked controversy for content deemed inappropriate for the teenage target audience. In spite of being hit by censorship and even bans in various countries,Bullyhas earned a cult following, and many have lamented the cancellation of an officialBullysequel. Looking to scratch the nostalgic itch for early 2000s culture while bringing back iconic student life gameplay, Refugium Games has revealed a first look at their upcomingBully-inspired launch.
Agefield High: Rock the Schoolwill transport players to the titular town of Agefield, where they will need to help protagonist Sam to make the most of his last three months at high school by rebelling against the administration and winning over his dream girl. Offering a “free to explore” world, players will be able to take Sam to one of his five classes or play hooky while exploring the local neighborhoods, town center, and even the countryside. However, the school attendance system will penalize students who miss too many classes, so players will need to balance their time between English and geography pop quizzes and fist fights in the back alleys of Agefield. With mechanics reminiscent ofgames likeGrand Theft Autoand the originalBully,Agefield High: Rock the Schoolencourages players to make a name for themselves by whatever means necessary.
Agefield High: Rock the School Official Reveal Trailer
InAgefield High: Rock the School, Sam can customize his appearance with fresh clothes, stylish haircuts, bold tattoos, and more by spending in-game currency earned through a number of side missions. He can also upgrade his bike for easier transportation around the small open world map, though players will need to avoid run-ins with the local police force who are looking to send any truant students back to school. Featuring early 2000s fashion,humor reminiscent of early PS2 games, and two different endings to unlock,Agefield High: Rock the Schoolis available now for wishlisting onSteam.
A number ofspiritual successor video gameshave found success over the years, such as 2024’sAstro Botpaying homage to classic 3D-platformers and delighting fans with its surplus of nostalgia. WhetherAgefield High: Rock the Schoolwill receive the same warm welcome for its reimagining of aBullygame experience remains to be seen, but many are keeping their fingers crossed that the trend of retro-inspired titles will continue to introduce old hits to new audiences.
