Red Faction II is set after the revolt on Mars, where a new group has taken over and is seeking revenge against Chancellor Sopot. The dictator created the Red Faction soldiers using nano technology but ordered them to be destroyed due to the risk of them fighting back.
The game follows your character as they aim to take back freedom from Sopot's rule and save themselves, as well as their allies. Your goal is to use Geo-Mod technology to build the world around you, allowing you to destroy walls, blast through doors, and eliminate enemies by destroying their standing floor.
The gameplay involves using various weapons such as rockets and mines, as well as vehicles, to help complete objectives. The game also features multiplayer modes for up to 4 players, along with a collection of bots. However, the PC version does not include multiplayer capabilities.