Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice hooks an official release date
Months after making a surprise E3 2018 appearance, FromSoftware's latest effort now has a launch date.
FromSoftware had a big E3 surprise for anyone watching the Microsoft E3 2018 Xbox Briefing, revealing Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. While the developer continues to work through the final stages of the game's development, publisher Activision has come forward with an official release date.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will release worldwide on March 22, 2019. Furthermore, those attending Gamescom will be among the first to go hands-on with an early version of the game. They'll step into the role of the "one-armed wolf" protagonist, venturing through 1500s Sengoku, Japan. In addition to the visceral sword combat, the protagonist can fight the powerful enemy forces that await him by using his Shinobi Prosthetic. In addition to acting as a grappling hook, players can equip it with various tools that can give them an edge in combat.
Activision has also revealed the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Collector's Edition. This will include the full game, 7" Shinobi statue, SteelBook, collectible artbook, a full map, a digital soundtrack, and replica game coins. No word on a price point for this Collector's Edition just yet, but pre-orders are currently open at select retailers.
Those looking for more on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice can revisit our E3 2018 impressions.
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My Spidey Sense is telling me a lot of people are going to be mad it’s not Souls, are going to nitpick and trash every narrative detail and basically shit all over it.
I think they did the wise thing to go with Activision as publisher to potentially counteract some of the bad attitude with their promo budget and potential cross-promotional sales deals and general high profile with the bitchy gamer community.-
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To me, 90% of a Souls/Borne game is the tight controls coupled with the animation system. As long as it's got that, then I'll be ok.
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I’m glad they’re taking a break from Soulsborne. Bloodborne didn’t remove itself far enough from the formula, and as much as I enjoyed Dark Souls 3, I was burnt out before I had even touched it. I’m looking forward to a fresh game that will likely borrow a few elements from Souls but largely be its own thing.
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I think I can put it simply: despite the core who appreciate Souls for From’s artistry, the bulk of the audience was there to grief.
No multiplayer? Instant pool of entitled vs. players and Twitch streamers ready to stink up the room with complaints. I only hope it doesn’t turn into some assholish concerted takedown mobilization.
I do think that Activision has the clout with this particular crowd to soothe, placate and misdirect their Cro-Mag tendencies. But definitely buy a few air freshener pods along with your copy of the game.
Also, goddamn. Play >Observer_ already. I promise it will be one of your best game weeks of the year.
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