First Public Hands-On with FromSoftware’s Highly Anticipated Game at
Gamescom 2018
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Collector’s Edition and Digital Pre-Orders
Begin Today
COLOGNE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 2018--
Activision, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc.
(NASDAQ: ATVI)
officially announces the launch date for the highly-anticipated new game
from FromSoftware. Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice, a
third-person, action-adventure game with RPG elements, is planned to
release globally on March 22, 2019. To celebrate, fans attending
Gamescom 2018 in Cologne, Germany will be among the first in the world
to play the game. Additionally, the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Collector’s Edition, which is packed with collectible items,
will be available for pre-order starting today in select markets.
Digital pre-orders
for the game will also kick off starting today in select markets.
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New gameplay details about Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
reveal that the prosthetic tools belonging to the “one-armed wolf”
protagonist can be reconstructed to unlock new actions such as powerful
charge attacks. These attacks allow the player to broaden their approach
to defeat their foes.
At Gamescom 2018, fans will finally be able to experience the unique and
varied features of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and sample
the game’s rich sense of tension for the first time including:
- Sword Combat: The core combat in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
is measured by an intense clash of steel. Players will take command of
special Sword Arts to supplement their regular attacks, and tear down
enemy defenses before sealing the final blow.
- Shinobi Prosthetic: Players can equip and switch between a
variety of unique Prosthetic Tools to find the weakness of a
formidable enemy. Additionally, tools such as the Grappling Hook can
be utilized to bring an extra dimension to exploration and traversal
throughout the world of the game.
- Resurrection: Used as an opportunity for a tactical retreat or
to deceive an enemy and go on the counter-offensive, this new combat
strategy allows players to resurrect on the spot, even after a hasty
death.
“We can’t wait for fans to finally get their hands on Sekiro:
Shadows Die Twice,” said Steve Young, Chief Revenue Officer at
Activision. “Fans will get a taste of the multiple tools available for
the prosthetic shinobi arm this week at Gamescom, and will be able to
fully dive into the brutal, dark world of 1500s Sengoku Japan when the
game launches on March 22, 2019.”
The Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Collector’s Edition,
available now for pre-order at select retailers, delivers fans the
following collectible items:
-
Full Game
-
7” Shinobi Statue
-
SteelBook®
-
Collectible Artbook
-
Map
-
Digital Soundtrack
-
Replica Game Coins
Developed by FromSoftware, fans will find familiarity in the gritty Sekiro:
Shadows Die Twice gameplay where combat reigns supreme. Directed
by Hidetaka Miyazaki, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a
single-player game that puts players in the protagonist role of a
hard-hearted warrior whose mission is to rescue his master, a young
lord, and exact revenge on his arch nemesis. Players will enjoy
combining features, such as vertical traversal, with visceral
head-to-head battle to fulfill their destiny in a vast world filled with
beautiful vistas, enormous castles, bizarre weaponry, and fearsome
enemies.
Sekiro:
Shadows Die Twice will launch on PlayStation®4,
PlayStation®4 Pro; PC via Steam and the family of Xbox One devices from
Microsoft, including the Xbox One X. View the official Sekiro:
Shadows Die Twicetrailer here.
For more information, please visit www.SekiroTheGame.com
and follow @SekiroTheGame
on Twitter and Instagram, as well as SekiroTheGame
on Facebook.
About FromSoftware
Game developer based in Tokyo, Japan. Known for the Armored Core series,
Dark Souls series and Bloodborne amongst other titles. More information
can be found on the official homepage: http://www.fromsoftware.jp/
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producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision
maintains operations throughout the world and is a division
of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company. More
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company's website, www.activision.com or
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