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{{Short description|2002 video game}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Pac-Man World 2
| image = Pac-Man World 2 Coverart.png
| caption = Packaging artwork
| developer = [[Namco Hometek]]{{efn|The Game Boy Advance version was developed by [[Full Fat]].}}
| publisher = {{vgrelease|NA|Namco Hometek|JP|Namco|EU|[[Sony Computer Entertainment]] (PS2)|EU|[[Electronic Arts]] (GCN)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-to-publish-namco-games-in-europe/1100-2879018/ | title=EA to publish Namco games in Europe }}</ref>|EU|[[Zoo Digital Publishing]] (GBA)}}'''Windows'''{{vgrelease|EU|Light & Shadow Production<ref name=pc>{{cite web | url=https://www.eurogamer.net/news061103namcopc | title=LSP to publish more Namco PC titles | website=[[Eurogamer]] | date=6 November 2003 }}</ref>|NA|Hip Games}}
| released = {{collapsible list
|title=February 26, 2002
|'''PlayStation 2'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA|February 26, 2002<ref name=PS2date>{{Cite web |author=IGN Staff |date=2002-02-26 |title=Pac-Man World 2, EOE, and Tiger Woods 2002 Ships Today |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/02/26/pac-man-world-2-eoe-and-tiger-woods-2002-ships-today |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=IGN |language=en |archive-date=2023-03-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324221034/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/02/26/pac-man-world-2-eoe-and-tiger-woods-2002-ships-today |url-status=live }}</ref>|JP|July 25, 2002|EU|February 28, 2003}}
'''GameCube'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA|March 12, 2002<ref name=GCNdate>{{Cite web |author=IGN Staff |date=2002-02-27 |title=Pac-Man World 2 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/02/27/pac-man-world-2-2 |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=IGN |language=en |archive-date=2023-03-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324221032/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/02/27/pac-man-world-2-2 |url-status=live }}</ref>|EU|March 21, 2003}}
'''Xbox'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA|October 15, 2002<ref name=XBdate>{{cite web | title=Full Load of Namco | website=IGN | date=May 3, 2002 | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/05/03/full-load-of-namco | access-date=November 7, 2025}}</ref>}}
'''Windows'''<br />{{vgrelease|EU|March 21, 2004|NA|May 25, 2004}}
'''Game Boy Advance'''<br />{{vgrelease|EU|August 19, 2005<ref name=GBADate>{{Cite news |date=2005-08-19 |title=What's New? (19th August 2005) |language=en |work=Eurogamer.net |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/whatsnew-190805 |access-date=2023-12-18}}</ref>|NA|October 17, 2005<ref>{{Cite web |title=Release This! Heating Up, Pricing Down, Getting Horizontal |url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/release-this-heating-up-pricing-down-getting-horizontal |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=www.gamedeveloper.com |language=en}}</ref>}}
}}
| director = Jesse Taylor
| producer = Glen Cureton<br>Matt Sentell
| artist = Vince Joly<br>Mike Witt<br>Monty Kane
| programmer = Gil Colgate<br>Dai Matsumoto
| composer = David Logan
| genre = [[Platform game|Platform]]
| modes = [[Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
| series = ''[[List of Pac-Man video games|Pac-Man]]''
| platforms = [[GameCube]]<br />[[PlayStation 2]]<br />[[Xbox (console)|Xbox]]<br />[[Game Boy Advance]]<br />[[Windows]]
}}
{{nihongo foot|'''''Pac-Man World 2'''''|パックマンワールド2|Pakkuman Wārudo Tsū|group=lower-alpha}} is a 2002 [[3D platform game]] developed and published by [[Namco|Namco Hometek]] for the [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], [[GameCube]], and [[PlayStation 2]]. A version of the game for [[Microsoft Windows]] was released in 2004, and an abridged version for the [[Game Boy Advance]] was released in 2005. The game is a sequel to ''[[Pac-Man World]]'' (1999), and sees [[Pac-Man (character)|Pac-Man]] on a quest to retrieve the stolen Golden Fruit and stop the ancient ghost Spooky from terrorizing Pac-Land. The game received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its level design and soundtrack but criticized its camera system.

A sequel, ''[[Pac-Man World 3]]'', was released in 2005. A remake, '''''Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac''''', released on September 26, 2025, for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Xbox One]], [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]], [[Nintendo Switch]], and [[Nintendo Switch 2]].

==Gameplay==
[[File:Pac-Man World 2 Console Gameplay.jpeg|thumb|left|Gameplay of a level from the game]]
''Pac-Man World 2'' is a 3D platforming game in which the player controls Pac-Man and must navigate him to the end of each level. The player can use multiple abilities; these include the Rev Roll, a move where the player charges forward, which can be used to attack enemies and cross gaps; the Butt-Bounce, which can press switches and attack enemies from above; and a jumping Flip Kick to strike airborne enemies. Each level features Pac-Dots and fruit to collect, which will increase the player's score for the level. Collecting special Power Pellets will also give Pac-Man temporary power-ups. These power-ups can turn Pac-Man into metal, sinking him into water and making him immune to hazards; shrink him, allowing access to certain parts of a level; or temporarily allow him to eat ghost enemies. Pac-Man possesses a health bar with only three segments; if he takes damage after all three segments are depleted, the player will lose a life and be sent back to the previous checkpoint. After completing any non-boss level, the player can choose to replay it in Time Trial mode, challenging the player to reach the end as quickly as possible. During the time trial, fruits and other collectibles in the level are replaced by clocks, which will temporarily stop the timer if collected. If Pac-Man loses a life during the time trial, he must restart the level from the beginning.

The game features twenty-five levels. These include a tutorial level set in Pac-Man's home of Pac-Village, followed by six different themed areas with four levels each. The last level of each of these areas feature a [[Boss (video games)|boss battle]] with one or more of the primary ghost enemies, who must be defeated to advance. Certain levels feature unique gameplay mechanics. Some equip Pac-Man with ice skates or roller blades, impacting speed and movement. Others feature [[Scrolling|automatically scrolling]] levels set underwater, in which Pac-Man can swim to avoid obstacles or pilot a [[submarine]] equipped with [[torpedo]]es. Most levels feature one of 16 collectible [[Galaxian]] flagships, which will allow Pac-Man to play a bonus maze level, similar in gameplay to ''[[Pac-Man]]'' (1980). Non-boss levels also feature collectible arcade tokens; eight are hidden in each level, while bonus tokens can be earned by collecting all the fruit and Pac-Dots in a level and completing time trials. By collecting certain numbers of tokens, players can unlock [[Video game console emulator|emulated]] versions of older ''Pac-Man'' titles in the Pac-Village arcade, including ''Pac-Man'', ''[[Pac-Attack]]'' (1993), ''[[Pac-Mania]]'' (1987), and ''[[Ms. Pac-Man]]'' (1982).<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|publisher=IGN|url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/355/355105p1.html|title=Pac-Man World 2 Review|date=7 March 2002|access-date=April 25, 2007|archive-date=5 June 2002|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020605214335/http://cube.ign.com/articles/355/355105p1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Collecting tokens will also unlock a [[jukebox]], which enables the player to listen to the game's soundtrack, and a [[concept art]] gallery.

The Game Boy Advance version of the game is considerably different from the other versions of the game. It plays from an isometric view, and uses 2D [[Sprite (computer graphics)|sprites]] for graphics and a [[Password (video games)|password]]-based save system. The underwater stages were omitted from this version, while an additional boss was added. In addition, the emulated games are not included.

Subsequent re-releases of the game rebalanced the gameplay to tone down the game's difficulty. For the game's Japanese PlayStation 2 release, further changes were made to reduce difficulty, including shortening certain levels and reducing bosses' health.

==Story==
Hundreds of years prior to the game's events, the powerful evil ghost Spooky terrorized Pac-Land and the Pac-People. To stop him, a Pac-Wizard created a potion that transformed five ordinary fruit into magical Golden Fruit. A Pac-Knight defeated Spooky in battle, and used the Golden Fruit to seal him under a tree in the center of Pac-Village.

In the present day, [[Ghosts (Pac-Man)|Blinky, Inky, Pinky and Clyde]] sneak into Pac-Village at night to cause mischief. They steal the Golden Fruit from the tree, unaware of its purpose, and unwittingly release Spooky, who commands them to aid his plan to eliminate all Pac-People. The ghosts agree and each take one of the Golden Fruit. The next morning, Professor Pac informs [[Pac-Man (character)|Pac-Man]] of the trouble and asks him to retrieve the stolen Golden Fruit in order to save Pac-Land. Pac-Man travels throughout Pac-Land and across the ocean to Ghost Island, defeating the ghosts and retrieving the Golden Fruit along the way. Pac-Man eventually returns to Pac-Village, where he is ambushed by Spooky. The power of the Golden Fruit transforms Pac-Man into a new golden form, and he defeats Spooky once more, sealing him back beneath the tree. The residents of Pac-Village emerge to congratulate Pac-Man, while his dog Chomp-Chomp spots the ghosts lurking nearby and chases them out of the village.

===''Re-Pac''===
In the ''Re-Pac'' remake, Spooky is not re-sealed, but fully destroyed by Pac-Man with the Golden Fruit's power. Following Spooky's defeat, Pac-Man's children Pac-Boy and Pac-Sis go missing. While looking for them, Pac-Man finds a hole in the Golden Fruit tree and falls through it, emerging back in time during Spooky's reign. Learning that his children also fell through and have been imprisoned, Pac-Man once again ventures across Pac-Land and Ghost Island in search of them, defeating Spooky's ghost minions. Returning to Pac-Village, Pac-Man defeats Spooky and uses the newly created Golden Fruit to seal him beneath the tree, creating a [[causal loop]] by making him the knight spoken of in the history books. Pac-Man frees his children and takes them back to the present.

Upon his return, Pac-Man receives a note calling him to an arena on Ghost Island. There, he is ambushed by Toc-Man, who demands revenge for an unspecified slight and attacks him. After the two battle, Toc-Man reveals that he was angry about not being invited to Pac-Man's birthday after they had previously become friends.{{efn|As depicted in ''[[Pac-Man World Re-Pac]]'' (2022).}} Pac-Man explains he did send Toc-Man an invitation, which Toc-Man realizes he accidentally used as toilet paper. Pac-Man forgives him for the misunderstanding and invites him to Pac-Village for a make-up party.

==Release==
''Pac-Man World 2'' was released in February 2002 for [[PlayStation 2]], March 2002 for [[GameCube]], and [[October 2002]] for [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]].<ref name=PS2date/><ref name=GCNdate/><ref name=XBdate/> Versions for [[Windows]] and [[Game Boy Advance]] later released in 2004 and 2005 respectively.<ref name=pc/><ref name=GBADate/>

The GameCube version was re-released in 2004 under Nintendo's [[Player's Choice]] label; this version included ''[[Pac-Man Vs.]]'' as a bonus pack-in in [[North America]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shughart |first1=Ty |title=Pac-Man vs. Review |url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/4187/pac-man-vs-gamecube |website=Nintendo World Report |access-date=August 20, 2020 |date=February 19, 2004 |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831201009/https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/4187/pac-man-vs-gamecube |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2008, the PlayStation 2 version was repackaged in the ''Pac-Man Power Pack'', a bundle also containing ''[[Pac-Man World 3]]'' and ''[[Pac-Man World Rally]]''.<ref>{{cite web | title=Namco Bandai Ships Namco Classic Fighter Collection, Naruto: Ultimate Collection, Pac-Man Power Pack | website=IGN | date=September 17, 2008 | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/09/17/namco-bandai-ships-namco-classic-fighter-collection-naruto-ultimate-collection-pac-man-power-pack | access-date=November 7, 2025}}</ref>

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
| MC = (PS2) 73/100<ref name="mc-ps2">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pac-man-world-2/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 |title=Pac-Man World 2 for PlayStation 2 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=2021-10-31 |archive-date=2021-11-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101162158/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/pac-man-world-2 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(GCN) 74/100<ref name="mc-gcn">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pac-man-world-2/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube |title=Pac-Man World 2 for Gamecube Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=2021-10-31 |archive-date=2021-11-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101163701/https://www.metacritic.com/game/gamecube/pac-man-world-2 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(XBOX) 66/100<ref name="mc-xbox">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pac-man-world-2/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox |title=Pac-Man World 2 for Xbox Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=2021-10-31 |archive-date=2021-11-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101055017/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox/pac-man-world-2 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(PC) 54/100<ref name="mc-pc">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pac-man-world-2/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Pac-Man World 2 for PC Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=2021-10-31 |archive-date=2021-10-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031184150/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/pac-man-world-2 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| IGN = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Casamassina |first1=Matt |title=Pac-Man World 2 Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/03/07/pac-man-world-2 |website=[[IGN]] |date=7 March 2002 |access-date=31 October 2021 |archive-date=31 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031184150/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/03/07/pac-man-world-2 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| GSpot = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lopez |first1=Miguel |title=Pac-Man World 2 Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pac-man-world-2-review/1900-2850759/ |website=[[GameSpot]] |access-date=31 October 2021 |archive-date=31 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031184150/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pac-man-world-2-review/1900-2850759/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| NWR = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cole |first1=Michael |title=Pac-Man World 2 Review |url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/3885/pac-man-world-2-gamecube |website=Nintendo World Report |date=25 March 2002 |access-date=31 October 2021 |archive-date=31 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031184150/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/3885/pac-man-world-2-gamecube |url-status=live }}</ref>
| EuroG = 5/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Reed |first1=Kristan |title=Pac-Man World 2 |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_pacmanworld2_ps2 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |date=18 February 2003 |access-date=31 October 2021 |archive-date=17 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017192534/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_pacmanworld2_ps2 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}

''[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]'' ranked it as the 56th highest-selling game launched for the [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]] or [[GameCube]] between January 2000 and July 2006 in that country. Combined sales of ''Pac-Man World'' games released in the 2000s reached 1.8 million units in the United States by July 2006.<ref name=nextgensales2>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071028115051/http://www.next-gen.biz/index2.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3537&Itemid=2&pop=1&page=1 |url=http://www.next-gen.biz/index2.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3537&Itemid=2&pop=1&page=1 |title=The Top 100 Games of the 21st Century|author1=Campbell, Colin |author2=Keiser, Joe | date=July 29, 2006 |work=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]] |archive-date=October 28, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The GameCube version of ''Pac-Man World 2'' has an average score of 73.83% on [[GameRankings]]. The PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions each have an average score of 68.18% and 67.69% respectively. The Game Boy Advance version has a score of 41.67%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/545339.asp|title=Game Rankings|access-date=April 25, 2007|archive-date=October 16, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016205556/http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/545339.asp|url-status=dead}}</ref> The GameCube version became a [[Player's Choice]] title, the PlayStation 2 version became a [[List of Sony Greatest Hits games|Greatest Hits title]] and the Xbox version became a [[Platinum Hits#Games in Platinum Family Hits series|Platinum Hits title]]. The game also has a score of eight on ''[[GameSpot]]'' for the PS2 version, a 7.9 for the GameCube version, and a 7.5 for the Xbox version. The game's [[camera system]] received criticism, but the musical score was praised.<ref name="IGN"/> [[NGC Magazine]] gave the game 70% rating giving praise to the level and boss designs although criticizing the poor camera system and the gameplay being similar to the Mario games.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/NGC-078-2003-03/page/n59/mode/2up|title=Pac Man World 2|date=March 2003|publisher=[[Future Publishing]]|pages=78}}</ref> ''Pac-Man World 2'' was nominated for ''GameSpot''{{'}}s annual "Best Platformer on Xbox" award, which went to ''[[Jet Set Radio Future]]''.<ref name=bestworst2002>{{cite web | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030207155400/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2002/ | url=http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2002/ | title=''GameSpot''{{'}}s Best and Worst of 2002 | author=''GameSpot'' Staff | date=December 30, 2002 | work=[[GameSpot]] | archivedate=February 7, 2003 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
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==Remake==
{{Infobox video game
| title = Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac
| developer = [[Now Production]]
| publisher = [[Bandai Namco Entertainment]]
| image = Pacmanworld2repac.png
| released = September 26, 2025
| genre = [[Platform game|Platform]]
| series = ''[[List of Pac-Man video games|Pac-Man]]''
| modes = [[Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
| engine = 
| platforms = {{plainlist|
* [[Nintendo Switch]]
* [[Nintendo Switch 2]]
* [[PlayStation 4]]
* [[PlayStation 5]]
* [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]
* [[Xbox One]]
* [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]]
}}
}}
A remake of ''Pac-Man World 2'', titled '''''Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac''''', was announced during a [[Nintendo Direct]] in July 2025.<ref name=NLIFE/> The remake was developed by [[Now Production]], who also developed ''[[Pac-Man World Re-Pac]]'' (2022), and similarly remakes the game from the ground up with multiple changes.<ref>{{cite web | last=Romano | first=Sal | title=PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC | website=Gematsu | date=July 31, 2025 | url=https://www.gematsu.com/2025/07/pac-man-world-2-re-pac-announced-for-ps5-xbox-series-switch-2-ps4-xbox-one-switch-and-pc | access-date=August 3, 2025}}</ref>

Pac-Man's abilities in ''Re-Pac'' have been expanded, including the ability to perform the flip kick on the ground, and the flutter jump and Pac-Dot throw from the previous ''Re-Pac'' game.<ref>{{cite web | last=Sánchez | first=Miguel Ángel | title=Análisis de Pac-Man World Re-Pac 2, el remake de un estupendo plataformas 3D para todo tipo de jugadores | website=Hobby Consolas | date=September 24, 2025 | url=https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/analisis-pac-man-world-re-pac-2-remake-estupendo-plataformas-3d-todo-tipo-jugadores-1485024 | language=es | access-date=September 26, 2025}}</ref> Stages have been remixed compared to the original, and all bosses have been updated or replaced with new ones.<ref name="RePacNWR">{{cite web | last=Rairdin | first=John | title=Review | website=Nintendo World Report | date=September 25, 2025 | url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/72571/pac-man-world-2-re-pac-switch-2-review | access-date=September 26, 2025}}</ref> Each stage has additional missions, such as collecting all fruit or finishing a time trial in a certain time; completing all of a stage's missions unlocks bonuses such as new costumes for Pac-Man.<ref name=PSQ/> Special figurines can be obtained in stages and from [[gashapon]] machines at the arcade, which can be displayed on pedestals in Pac-Village.<ref name="RePacNWR"/> While the classic games return, ''Ms. Pac-Man'' is no longer playable, presumably due to  [[Ms. Pac-Man#AtGames dispute|the ongoing dispute with AtGames over the IP]].<ref name="RePacNWR"/> Completing the game unlocks a set of more difficult levels and bosses.<ref name="RePacNWR"/>

''Re-Pac'' features two-player cooperative play, with the second player controlling a floating Pac-Drone that can attack foes and retrieve collectibles.<ref name=PSQ>{{cite web|last=Tailby|first=Stephen|url=https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/07/pac-man-world-2-re-pac-continues-the-series-return-on-ps5-ps4-this-september|title=Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac Continues the Series' Return on PS5, PS4 This September|website=Push Square|date=July 31, 2025|access-date=July 31, 2025}}</ref> An optional "Fairy Mode" difficulty setting makes players invincible and allows them to skip portions of a stage if they repeatedly get stuck.<ref>{{cite web | last=Norman | first=Jim | title=Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac Looks Waka Waka Wonderful In New Gameplay Trailer | website=Nintendo Life | date=September 2, 2025 | url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/09/pac-man-world-2-re-pac-looks-waka-waka-wonderful-in-new-gameplay-trailer | access-date=September 2, 2025}}</ref> The remake also adds full voice acting, including [[Martin Sherman (actor)|Martin Sherman]] reprising his role as Pac-Man from ''[[Pac-Man World 3]]''.<ref name=vgc>{{cite web | last=Scullion | first=Chris | title=Namco's 2002 platformer Pac-Man World 2 is getting a remake | website=VGC | date=July 31, 2025 | url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/namcos-2002-platformer-pac-man-world-2-is-getting-a-remake/ | access-date=August 1, 2025}}</ref>

''Re-Pac'' was released on September 26, 2025, for the [[Nintendo Switch]], [[Nintendo Switch 2]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Xbox One]], [[Xbox Series X and Series S]] and [[Microsoft Windows]].<ref name=vgc/> Physical copies feature a reversible cover that recreates the original game's box art.<ref>{{cite web | last=Bitner | first=Jon | title=Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac Preorders Include Exclusive In-Game Costumes | website=GameSpot | date=August 4, 2025 | url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pac-man-world-2-re-pac-preorder-guide/1100-6533643/ | access-date=September 29, 2025}}</ref> A selection of the game's costumes and figures were automatically unlocked for those who preordered the game.<ref name=vgc/> A Toc-Man costume for Pac-Man will also be unlocked if the game detects a ''Pac-Man World Re-Pac'' save file.<ref name=NLIFE>{{cite web|last=Hagues|first=Alana|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/07/pac-man-world-2-is-getting-the-re-pac-treatment|title=Pac-Man World 2 Is Getting The Re-Pac Treatment|website=Nintendo Life|date=July 31, 2025|access-date=July 31, 2025}}</ref> The game is available in standard or deluxe editions; the latter grants access to a ''[[Pac-Land]]'' costume, as well as ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]''-themed [[downloadable content]] released on November 11 that adds three stages, a costume, and 20 figures.<ref name=vgc/><ref>{{cite web | last=Romano | first=Sal | title=PAC-MAN World 2 Re-PAC x Sonic the Hedgehog crossover DLC announced | website=Gematsu | date=August 19, 2025 | url=https://www.gematsu.com/2025/08/pac-man-world-2-re-pac-x-sonic-the-hedgehog-crossover-dlc-announced | access-date=August 20, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Sonic the Hedgehog Collaboration Content Launch Trailer | website=YouTube | date=March 6, 2024 | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpyuHwRRJVU | access-date=November 11, 2025}}</ref> The crossover content came as a result of [[Sega]] approaching Bandai Namco about including ''Pac-Man'' content in ''[[Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds]]'' (2025).<ref>{{cite web | last=Wood | first=Rhys | title=Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is getting a Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac collab, so I chatted with each game's producer about it at Gamescom 2025 | website=TechRadar | date=September 15, 2025 | url=https://www.techradar.com/gaming/sonic-racing-crossworlds-pac-man-world-2-re-pac-collab-interview-gamescom-2025 | access-date=September 23, 2025}}</ref>

===Reception===
{{Video game reviews
| align = left
| MC = 74/100 (PS5){{efn|Based on 24 reviews}}<ref name=MC_PS5>{{cite web | title=Pac-Man World 2: Re-PAC critic reviews (PlayStation 5) | website=Metacritic | date=September 25, 2025 | url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pac-man-world-2-re-pac/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5 | access-date=November 6, 2025}}</ref><br> 77/100 (NS2){{efn|Based on 9 reviews}}<ref name=MC_NS>{{cite web | title=Pac-Man World 2: Re-PAC critic reviews (Nintendo Switch 2) | website=Metacritic | date=September 25, 2025 | url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pac-man-world-2-re-pac/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch-2 | access-date=November 6, 2025}}</ref>
| OC = 65% recommend{{efn|Based on 51 reviews}}<ref name=OC>{{cite web | title=Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac Reviews | website=OpenCritic | date=September 28, 2025 | url=https://opencritic.com/game/19042/pac-man-world-2-re-pac | access-date=November 6, 2025}}</ref>
| HCG = 7/10<ref>{{cite web | last=Peeples | first=Jeremy | title=Review: Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac | website=Hardcore Gamer | date=October 8, 2025 | url=https://hardcoregamer.com/review-pac-man-world-2-re-pac/ | access-date=November 6, 2025}}</ref>
| NLife = 7/10<ref>{{cite web | last=Revolta | first=Oliver | title=Short, Sweet, Prettified, And Not For Everyone | website=Nintendo Life | date=September 25, 2025 | url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-2/pac-man-world-2-re-pac | access-date=November 6, 2025}}</ref>
| NWR = 9/10<ref name=NWRreview>{{cite web | last=Rairdin | first=John | title=Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac (Switch 2) Review | website=Nintendo World Report | date=September 25, 2025 | url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/72571/pac-man-world-2-re-pac-switch-2-review | access-date=November 6, 2025}}</ref>
| PSQ = 6/10<ref name=PSQreview>{{cite web | last=Posner-Ferdman | first=Brett | title=Mini Review: Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac (PS5) - Fine Remake Won't Set the World on Fire | website=Push Square | date=September 29, 2025 | url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/pac-man-world-2-re-pac | access-date=November 6, 2025}}</ref>
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Brett Posner-Ferdman of ''Push Square'' praised the game's added production value and new post-game content, but criticized the level design, calling it "dragging". Posner-Ferdman noted most major changes in the remake aim to extend the original's short five-hour runtime.<ref name=PSQreview/> John Rairdin of ''Nintendo World Report'' complimented the level design, improved boss fights, and overall amount of content.<ref name=NWRreview/>
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==External links==
* {{official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20040518185821/http://pacmanworld2.com/}}

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