Today’s State of Play opened with a storm-lashed first reveal of Tekken 8 and concluded with the epic God of War Ragnarök Story Trailer and limited edition DualSense reveal. Inbetween, we had updates from our amazing Japanese partners as well as new game announcements for PS VR2.
You can get additional insight from the creators behind the games featured in today’s State of Play in the below PlayStation Blog posts.
Check out the full list of announcements below. Or, if you missed it, you can check out the full State of Play episode here.
State of Play September 2022: All the announcements
In Season 10: Price of Power – Division Agents Must Stop General Anderson Before He Aligns with the Black Tusk
Sydney, Australia — September 14, 2022 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Season 10 for Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2, releases today. Season 10: Price of Power introduces new story chapters, along with new difficulties, quality of life improvements and apparel events. Season 10: Price of Power is available to all The Division® 2 Warlords of New York owners and Ubisoft+ subscribers.
Where is General Anderson?: The new season follows the story of the latest target to track down – General Peter Anderson. Hungry for power, and with the True Sons looking for direction after the fall of Antwon Ridgeway, Anderson sees an opportunity to build a new team and take down The Division. Anderson is brokering a peace with the Black Tusk and The Division must find and neutralize Black Tusk Founder Natalya Sokolova’s advanced team (Trig, Micro, Chirpy and Lucky) in order to locate and take down Anderson. Season 10 is the second of three seasons for Year 4 of the Division.
New Difficulties: Season 10 also includes 3 new difficulties for the intense eight-player Countdown mode. This includes:
Normal – Can be played solo.
Hard – Designed for groups of eight casual players.
Challenging – Current difficulty that was available at launch. This difficulty is designed for a group of eight matchmade players. Can be completed by two teams of four hardcore players.
Heroic –A difficulty best for up to eight hardcore players.
In addition, new Legendary difficulties will be added to Tidal Basin and the Manning National Zoo strongholds.
New Leagues and Global Events: Starting September 20, the Trig League – one of four leagues – will kick off. This will be followed by:
Micro League (October 11)
Chirpy League (November 1)
Lucky League (November 22)
In addition, the first Global Event (Polarity Switch) begins September 27, followed by:
SHD Exposed Global Event (October 18)
Hollywood Global Event (November 8)
Golden Bullet Global Event (November 29)
New Weapons and Gear: The new update will also include a variety of new items, including:
Three exotic items
Doctor Home rifle
Busy Little Bee pistol
Bloody Knuckles (gloves)
Two named weapons
Lefty (shotgun)
Stage Left (rifle)
One Gear Set
Umbra Initiative
One Brand Set
Brazos de Arcabuz
The Expertise cap will also increase from 20 to 21. Additional rewards will also be offered for players with the Season 10 Pass.
Two New Apparel Events: Season 10 will also introduce two additional Apparel Events giving Division Agents more apparel to choose from. The SHD Paragon Apparel Event will drop later this month (Sept. 27) while the Dark Path Apparel Event will release on Nov. 1. Each apparel event will run for three weeks from their respective start dates.
For the latest news on Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.
About Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Led by Massive Entertainment in collaboration with seven other studios around the world,* Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is the next evolution in the open world online shooter RPG genre that the first game helped establish. Set seven months after a deadly virus was released in New York City, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 brings players into a fractured and collapsing Washington, D.C. The world is on the brink, its people living through the biggest crisis ever faced in human history. As veteran Division agents, players are the last hope against the complete fall of society as enemy factions vie for control of the city. If Washington, D.C., is lost, the entire nation falls. Building upon more than two years of listening to and learnings from The Division community, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 offers a substantial campaign that organically flows into a robust endgame to create a cohesive and meaningful experience for all types of players, helping players emphasize their freedom to make strategic choices and hone their own approach.
*Associate Ubisoft studios are Reflections, Red Storm, Annecy, Leamington, Shanghai, Bucharest and Sofia
About Ubisoft Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division® and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2020–21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
Sydney, AUSTRALIA – September 14, 2022 – Leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. today announced TEKKEN™8, the new entry in the legendary TEKKEN franchise. TEKKEN 8brings the fight to the next generation, using Unreal Engine 5 and coming exclusively to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Developed by Bandai Namco Studios, TEKKEN 8 pushes the envelope for fighting games taking full advantage of the power of the latest generation of consoles by creating one of the most visually stunning and immersive titles in the genre yet. TEKKEN 8 picks up after the gruesome battle that ended in Heihachi Mishima’s defeat, focusing on a new rivalry, pitting father against son as Jin Kazama stands in defiance against Kazuya Mishima’s quest for world dominance.
“We are very excited to show the next generation of TEKKEN”, said Katsuhiro Harada, Chief Producer at Bandai Namco Studios. “The team at Bandai Namco Studios has been hard at work to bring groundbreaking new features to TEKKEN 8, pushing the feeling of power in battles continuously further by harnessing the power of the latest generation of consoles. We can’t wait to show you more in the months to come!”
“For more than 25 years now, TEKKEN has meant so much in terms of innovation and uniqueness for the fighting genre. TEKKEN 8 marks the true continuation of this innovation trend, and we are happy to finally be able to announce it,” says Arnaud Muller, Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S CEO. “We are looking forward to showing the exciting features, characters and stories that this episode will bring to continue pushing the fighting game genre forward”
Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience, and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.
Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.
Leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. today announced Tales of Symphonia Remastered, a remastered version of one of the most loved Tales Of stories, coming early 2023.
The original Tales of Symphonia,which released in 2003, moved players around the world with a deep and fascinating story. Tales of Symphonia Remastered brings back this 20 years classic with HD visual enhancements, gameplay improvements, and new features. The title is slated for release on PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One (Digitally), and will be compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
In Tales of Symphonia Remastered, bothveteran fans and newcomers to the franchise will follow the journey of Lloyd Irving and his friends as they try to save Sylvarant and Tethe’alla, two inextricably linked worlds, where the rebirth of one means the decline of the other. Players will experience a profound storyline with endearing characters in a rich and lively world, along with beautiful anime-like cutscenes designed by the renowned artist Kosuke Fujishima.
Players will be able to live or relive this story either alone or with up to four players during battles, with a variety of battle strategies and systems such as combos that freely combine a variety of “Skills/Magic”, Mystic Artes with flashy effects, and Unison Attack, coordinated techniques that can unleash powerful series of attacks.
Preorders have started at participating retailers. Players can pre-order the Chosen Edition which will, in addition to the game, contain a metal case, stickers and art prints.
Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience, and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.
Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.
The Third Entry in the Voice of Cards Franchise Makes its Launch Debut for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4 and PC via Steam
SYDNEY (Sept. 14, 2022)–Square Enix Ltd., today announced that the latest standalone addition to the unique Voice of Cards card-based RPG franchise, Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden™, is now available digitally for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console and PC via Steam®. Following the release of Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars™ and Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden™, fans can now enjoy a third turn-based adventure in the Voice of Cards franchise told entirely through the medium of cards.
To view the announcement trailer, visit:
Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden brings players to an illustrated world presented through the medium of cards as the third release in the Voice of Cards franchise, now giving players the ability to trap the monsters they defeat in cards to use them as skills in battle. Follow a new tale set in a world where a millennia of hatred rages between monsters and humans, and a girl who loses her home swears revenge on monsters. She joins hands with a mysterious boy as they set out into the unknown and unravel the fate of this broken world.
Players can now enjoy this truly unique gaming experience, brought to life by the creative minds behind the previous Voice of Cards games, beloved NieR™ series and Drakengard® series, including: Creative Director, YOKO TARO (Drakengard series, NieR series), Music Director, Keiichi Okabe (Drakengard 3, NieR series) and Character Designer, Kimihiko Fujisaka (Drakengard series).
Fans of YOKO TARO can purchase a Digital Deluxe Edition set*, which includes the Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden game and several DLC items styled after the award-winning mobile RPG, NieR Re[in]carnation, including:
Decoration of Those in the Cage – New costumes for the game’s heroine and her companions**
Handbook Pattern – Card reverse patterned after an expert handbook**
Mama Avatar – Avatar designed patterned after Mama
Story Collectors’ Dice – Dice patterned after Mama and Carrier**
The Cage Board – Board and accessories patterned after the Cage***
Aid Table – Table patterned after the random draw screen**
Melody of reincarnation – A soundtrack that brings to mind a certain tale of the girl and the monster**
Pixel Art Set – Replaces all character and enemy illustrations with pixel art**
*The items and game sold in this set are available individually. Please take care to avoid making duplicate purchases.
**The design may not be changed in some circumstances.
***This DLC does not include dice.
Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden is available now digitally for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PS4™ console and PC via Steam®. Players who purchase the game now through October 3, 2022 will receive the “Iron Avatar” DLC which unlocks an avatar design with a lustrous iron color, and the “Somber Girl’s Abstract Pattern” DLC* which unlocks a card with the reverse patterned after the back view of the game’s heroine as early purchase** rewards.
*The design may not be changed in some circumstances.
**Bonus items may be offered for free or put on sale at a later date.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 173 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
DRAKENGARD, DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, NIER, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. “Nintendo Switch” is a trademark of Nintendo. “Steam” is a trademark and/ or registered trademark of Valve Corporation. “PlayStation”, “PS5”, and “PS4” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Get your first look at the next generation of the fan-favorite racing series with Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3’s new gameplay reveal trailer
MINNEAPOLIS – Sept. 13, 2022 – Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway brings the hit racing series back bigger and better than ever on Oct. 14, 2022, for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Check out the game’s first official trailer and get a taste of all the new content coming your way, including new tracks featuring watercraft sections, new characters, voice-over, massive customization options and more.
Sporting a cast of 40 iconic characters, Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway delivers a colossal combination of high-speed hijinks and action across multiple game modes. Drift, slide and boost your way to the finish line on new and old tracks inspired by legendary Nickelodeon shows like SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Avatar: The Last Airbender and more!
KEY FEATURES
Over 40 Legendary Characters: Choose from 40 of your favorite racers from across the wide worlds of Nickelodeon’s many beloved shows.
Voice Acting: A major first for Nickelodeon Kart Racers!
36 Intense Tracks: Discover slime-filled alternate paths on 36 different courses, new and old.
New Kart Challenges: Transform your kart or bike into watercraft to navigate all-new terrain.
Huge Customization Options: Pair Raphael with the Reptar mobile, change paint jobs and parts, and choose from over 90 crew members with unique abilities to give you an edge.
Arena Mode: Face off directly with fellow racers in the mayhem-filled arena mode!
Play Together: Challenge your friends in four-player split-screen local play, as well as online multiplayer for up to 12 players!
Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway is available to pre-order now at major retailers for $49.99.
About GameMill Entertainment
GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Sony consoles including the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, visit https://gamemill.com, as well as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
Physical and Digital Pre-Orders Now Available Across Select Platforms
LONDON (Sept. 13, 2022)– During today’s Nintendo Direct, SQUARE ENIX® announced OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ II, the next entry in the critically acclaimed OCTOPATH TRAVELER RPG series, and revealed it will launch worldwide, simultaneously on the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console and PC via STEAM® on February 24, 2023.
Watch the OCTOPATH TRAVELER II announcement trailer here:
In OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, players will embark on an exciting journey through the brand-new world of Solistia. Developed by the same team behind the beloved original, which has sold over three million copies worldwide*, this installment improves upon the series’ iconic HD-2D visuals: a striking blend of retro 2D characters in a beautiful 3D world. The game’s new storyline, characters and features make it the perfect entry for newcomers to the series, while also preserving the charm of the original game for veteran players. Players can look forward to following the journey of eight distinct protagonists as they explore the land and conquer enemies in strategic turn-based battles on an adventure all their own. New and returning gameplay features and elements include:
Break & Boost Battle System – Players must act strategically to exploit enemy weaknesses to “Break” them in order to inflict more damage, and “Boost” their travelers to enhance their abilities.
Path Actions – Players can interact with NPCs throughout the world in various ways by using actions unique to each character. Path Actions will vary depending on the protagonist and whether it is day or night.
Brand-New Story and Characters – Players can embark on a grand adventure in the new land of Solistia and experience the intertwined stories of eight new travelers: Hikari (Warrior), Agnea (Dancer), Partitio (Merchant), Osvald (Scholar), Throné (Thief), Temenos (Cleric), Ochette (Hunter), and Castti (Apothecary).
Day/Night Cycle – The townscapes and Path Actions available to each character will change depending on if it is night or day, creating more opportunities for exploration and discovery.
Latent Power – A new battle element in which characters can unleash a powerful ability once the ability’s gauge fills up during combat.
Crossed Paths – Additional stories will unfold between the protagonists as their journey progresses, further intertwining their narratives.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is available to pre-order now in a Standard Digital Edition for PS5 & PS4 and a Standard Physical Edition for PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. PC via STEAM pre-orders will begin on September 14th at 5pm BST/6pm CEST.Standard Digital Edition pre-orders for Nintendo Switch will begin at a later date. A physical Collector’s Edition Set** is also available to pre-order now for PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch exclusively via the SQUARE ENIX Store.
The physical Collector’s Edition Set includes the following:
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II Standard Edition Game
OCTOPATH TRAVLER II Travelers Bust Set: bust figurines of the eight protagonists
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II ART ALBUM: 44-page art book
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II –Extended Battle Tracks–: mini soundtrack CD
By pre-ordering the Digital Standard Edition, players can receive the “Travel Provisions” DLC pack, which contains the below consumable items to help players along their journey*** ****:
Healing Grape (M) x 5
Inspiriting Plum (M) x 5
Revitalizing Jam x 2
Gold Dust (can be sold for 5,000 leaves in game) x 1
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II will be available on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC via STEAM on February 24, 2023. For more information, visit: https://www.octopathtraveler2.com
* Total worldwide shipments and downloads as of August 2022.
** Please note this is a bundle set consisting of OCTOPATH TRAVELER II Standard Edition physical game and the OCTOPATH TRAVELER II Collector’s Goods Box. The physical game will NOT be packed inside the Collector’s Goods Box, but all items will ship together.
*** This pack may be sold at a later date.
**** These items can also be obtained by progressing through the game.
About OCTOPATH TRAVELER II OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide (as of August 2022). It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights.
In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era. Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life? Every path is yours to take. Embark on an adventure all your own.
About Square Enix Ltd. Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 173 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
New Details Shared for CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION, Next Entry in the Critically Acclaimed OCTOPATH TRAVELER Series Announced and More
LONDON (Sept. 13, 2022) – During today’s Nintendo Direct video presentation, SQUARE ENIX® showcased exciting reveals and shared new details for various upcoming titles, including that CRISIS CORE™ -FINAL FANTASY® VII- REUNION, an HD remaster of the beloved prequel to FINAL FANTASY VII, will launch on December 13, 2022. The company also announced that OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ II the next installment in the critically acclaimed OCTOPATH TRAVELER RPG series, and THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE, a new game in the fan-favorite rhythm series, are launching in February 2023.
Fans of the award-winning franchise LIFE IS STRANGE can now enjoy the game on the portable platform as Life is Strange™ Arcadia Bay Collection, compilation of ‘Life is Strange Remastered’ and ‘Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered’, is coming to Nintendo Switch™ for the first time. SQUARE ENIX also announced that new RPG, VARIOUS DAYLIFETM, is available today on the Nintendo Switch™ system and will also be coming to other platforms shortly. December 1, 2022 launch date for Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered, a new entry in the beloved SaGa series, “Romancing SaGa”, was also revealed. Additionally, a free downloadable demo for the company’s upcoming title HARVESTELLA™ is available on Nintendo Switch™.
CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION The launch date for Crisis Core –FINAL FANTASY VII– Reunion was confirmed in today’s Nintendo Direct presentation. Crisis Core –Final Fantasy VII– Reunion, which features a complete HD graphics overhaul, newly arranged soundtrack, and an updated combat system, begins seven years before the events of FINAL FANTASY VII and follows Zack Fair, a young Shinra SOLDIER operative. As his adventure unfolds, he discovers the dark secrets of Shinra’s experiments and the monsters they create. Crisis Core –FINAL FANTASY VII– Reunion launches on Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, and PC on December 13, 2022. Additionally, Zack’s high-quality action figure, otherwise only available as part of the game’s Japanese Collector’s Edition is exclusively available at Square Enix Store. CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION PLAY ARTS KAI Action Figure – ZACK FAIR SOLDIER 2nd CLASS can be pre-ordered here: https://ffvii.square-enix-games.com/games/crisis-core
CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4™, PS5™, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X Developer: SQUARE ENIX Available: December 13, 2022 Blog: https://square-enix-games.com/en_GB/news/crisis-core-final-fantasy-vii-reunion-characters-combat OCTOPATH TRAVELER II OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, the next entry in the critically acclaimed OCTOPATH TRAVELER RPG series, will release on February 24, 2023 on Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4 and PC via STEAM. The game is available for physical and digital pre-order across select platforms now. For further information, visit: https://square-enix-games.com/en_GB/news/octopath-traveler-ii
Following the release of the first installment in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series in 2018, which sold over three million copies worldwide*, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is a brand-new entry in this series that takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights. In OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, players will venture into the world of Solistia and experience the adventures of eight brand-new travelers in an exciting new era.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II Platform(s): Nintendo Switch™, PS5™, PS4™, PC via STEAM Developer: ACQUIRE & SQUARE ENIX Available: February 24, 2023
THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE The fan-favorite rhythm action series returns with THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE when it launches digitally and physically on February 16, 2023 on Nintendo Switch and PS4. Digital pre-orders are now available on Nintendo Switch and will be available later today on PS4.
View the THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE Announcement Trailer here:
Featuring 385 FINAL FANTASY tracks in the base game, the Digital Deluxe and Premium Digital Deluxe Editions include music from various SQUARE ENIX series, such as NieR, SaGa, LIVE A LIVE, OCTOPATH TRAVELER and more. With three game modes to enjoy and over 100 FINAL FANTASY characters, players can form their dream music battle party, and by using both local and online multiplayer play modes, with additional DLC content to explore following the game’s launch, players have plenty look forward to as they embark on a colorful and musical journey this winter.
Life is Strange Arcadia Bay Collection Life is Strange™ Arcadia Bay Collection on the Nintendo Switch system, will launch on September 27, 2022, marking very first time the beloved narrative experiences will be available on the portable platform. Physical pre-orders are open now.
Experience two award-winning Life is Strange games on Nintendo Switch for the very first time! Meet an unforgettable cast of characters across two gripping stories – with remastered visuals and upgraded animations now optimized for Nintendo Switch.
Harness the power of Max’s supernatural rewind ability or Chloe’s quick-witted attitude to change the course of shocking events in Arcadia Bay.
The Life is Strange Arcadia Bay Collection includes ‘Life is Strange Remastered’ and ‘Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered’.
This all-new collection features:
Two complete games
Remastered visuals improved and optimized for Switch across characters and environments
Improved character animation using full facial mocap performance (Life is Strange Remastered)
Choice and consequence driven stories with multiple endings
Harness the power of Max’s rewind ability or Chloe’s quick-witted attitude to change the course of events
Every track from the distinct licensed soundtrack & original scores
Life is Strange Arcadia Bay Collection Platform: Nintendo Switch™ Developer: Deck Nine Games Available: September 27, 2022
VARIOUS DAYLIFE SQUARE ENIX® today announced that the development team behind award winning OCTOPATH TRAVELER, BRAVELY DEFAULT and TRIANGLE STRATEGY, will be launching VARIOUS DAYLIFE for the first time on the Nintendo Switch™ system. The game will launch on PC (STEAM®) at 18:00pm BST on September 13 and on the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console at 7:00am BST on September 16, 2022. Players who purchase VARIOUS DAYLIFE on Nintendo Switch and Steam before October 17, 2022, will receive a digital artbook as an early purchase reward. VARIOUS DAYLIFE will also be available as part of a bundle with TRIANGLE STRATEGY Digital Deluxe Edition on PC via the STEAM Store, players who purchase this bundle on PC (STEAM) will receive a 29% discount and TRIANGLE STRATEGY Digital Deluxe Edition when it launches on October 13, 2022.
Watch the VARIOUS DAYLIFE | Announcement Trailer here:
VARIOUS DAYLIFE Platform: Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console and PC (STEAM®). Developer: SQUARE ENIX Available: Out Now on Nintendo Switch™ system, on September 13 at 18:00 BST | 19:00 CEST on PC (STEAM®), on September 16 at 19:00 BST | 20:00 CEST on PlayStation®4 (PS4™) Blog:https://square-enix-games.com/en_GB/news/various-daylife
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered It was revealed during the livestream that Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered is coming to Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, PC (STEAM®), iOS and Android devices on December 1, 2022. The fourth entry in the beloved SaGa series, “Romancing SaGa” was originally released in Japan in 1992, and again as a remake in 2005 across North America and Japan. Players across North America, Japan and Europe can now experience additional new features and QOL updates with a new HD graphical re-master in Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered.
RomancingSaGa-Minstrel Song- Remastered Platform: Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, PC (STEAM®), iOS and Android devices Developer: SQUARE ENIX Available: December 1, 2022
HARVESTELLA A free downloadable demo for HARVESTELLA, a brand-new life simulation RPG, is now available on Nintendo Switch™. In HARVESTELLA, players will experience a beautiful world that changes with the flow of the seasons and enjoy a variety of gameplay including tending to crops, befriending townspeople and adventuring into challenging dungeons. With this demo, players can begin their adventure in a vibrant and colorful world marred by the “Quietus,” or season of death, and carry over their save data to the full game when it releases on November 4, 2022.
HARVESTELLA is available for digital pre-order on Nintendo Switch and PC via STEAM. A physical Nintendo Switch edition is also available for pre-order through select retailers.
HARVESTELLA Platform(s): Nintendo Switch™, PC via STEAM Developer: SQUARE ENIX Available: November 4, 2022
* Total worldwide shipments and downloads as of August 2022
About Square Enix Ltd. Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 173 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
LONDON (Sept. 13, 2022)–Square Enix Ltd., today announced that turn-based tactical role-playing game, TRIANGLE STRATEGYTMis launching on PC (STEAM®) on October 13, 2022. Having previously released globally to positive reception on Nintendo Switch™ system in March 2022, TRIANGLE STRATEGY is an exciting HD-2D tactical RPG from the award-winning development team behind OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ and BRAVELY DEFAULT™, featuring a strategic turn-based battle system, deep branching story and arduous moral choices. Pre-purchase on Steam available now!
Watch the TRIANGLE STRATEGYTM| Announcement Trailer here:
TRIANGLE STRATEGY takes place on the continent of Norzelia, where players will determine the fate of three powerful kingdoms embroiled in conflict, Glenbrook, Aesfrost, and Hyzante. Set 30 years after the “Saltiron War,” players will guide protagonist Serenoa Wolffort and his faithful companions, childhood friend Prince Roland, fiancée Princess Frederica Aesfrost, and the steward of House Wolffort Benedict, as they attempt to navigate their way through this new conflict.
TRIANGLE STRATEGY offers a complex, tactical battle system that utilizes a lush, interactive RPG environment. Players will have the ability to:
Choose from three different philosophies, pragmatic utility, virtuous morality or liberty, to help shape the story
Select from 30 characters to create their own unique battle team
Utilize unique attributes, set movement per range offered by each character, as well as use special attacks and skills that consume a limited but rechargeable pool of Tactical Points per character
Level up characters by using them in battle to increase their attributes and to unlock new special attacks and skills
Upgrade individual attributes and characters classes, making them more effective in combat
Players who (pre)purchase the digital Standard or Deluxe Edition of TRIANGLE STRATEGY before October 13, 2022 on PC will receive a pre-purchase discount of 10% off. TRIANGLE STRATEGY Digital Deluxe Edition will also be available as part of a bundle with VARIOUS DAYLIFE on PC via the STEAM Store. Players who purchase this bundle on PC (STEAM®) will receive a 10% discount on the TRIANGLE STRATEGY Digital Deluxe Edition included in the bundle, and afterward a 29% discount on the entire bundle, which includes a VARIOUS DAYLIFE digital artbook, when it launches on PC on October 13, 2022. *
About Square Enix, Inc. Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 173 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
With Only a Flashlight and the Camera Obscura In-Hand, Will You Survive the Mountain of Death?
Hertfordshire, 28th October 2021 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe is proud to announce the revival and remastering of their classic Japanese horror adventure PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, available digitally for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam® in Early 2023. The original game, released exclusively in Japan in 2008 for the Nintendo Wii®, has been one of KOEI TECMO’s most requested remasters for over a decade, and this will mark the first time PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse will be available to play, not only across Europe, but across multiple consoles and PC.
PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse takes place a decade after five girls mysteriously disappeared at a festival on Rōgetsu Isle, an island in southern Japan. While all of the girls were eventually rescued, their memories were lost, with only the faint remembrance of a single melody and a seemingly possessed masked woman dancing in the moonlight. Now, ten years later, with still no memory of the events surrounding their disappearance, two of the five girls have died — discovered with covered faces and found in a tragic, crying pose. The remaining three girls now head off to the eerie island to solve the mystery of their friends’ death, while also unlocking the mystery of the memories left behind.
As the girls explore the western-style mansions and abandoned hospitals on Rōgetsu Isle, they will rely on the moonlight and a faint flashlight to search for clues. The story progresses by discovering relics like old newspaper articles and notes that help the girls unravel the island’s secret past. While exploring, the girls will also be confronted by a series of spirits. They will need to use a Project Zero franchise classic, the Camera Obscura, to repel vengeful ghosts, sealing away their power by photographing them. Throughout the game, the girls will need to equip stronger lenses and change out different films in order to capture the most powerful spirits, while also using the camera to capture “things that cannot be seen” to help them find the evidence they need to remember their haunting past.
The remastered game features an all-new Photo Mode, along with new and altered costumes, and enhanced graphics including the improved rendering of shadows and light, delivering a more immersive and frightening experience. In addition, in-game movies and character models have been brushed-up to deliver a story that shines, both narratively and aesthetically as the three remaining girls attempt to rediscover their past before becoming victims once again.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
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