PC-exclusive Ixion Saga from Capcom revealed

A new, PC-exclusive online title from Capcom has been revealed. Ixion Saga is slated to launch in Japan next summer and features 8v8 battles with swords, magic, and heavy weapons.

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A new, PC-exclusive online title titled Ixion Saga is currently in development at Capcom, according to this week's issue of the Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu.

Citing information collected from the Famitsu article, Andriasang revealed that the game will put players in eight versus eight online battles featuring "swords, guns and magic." Forming "unions" appears to be an integral element to the game. Players will join others in battle with their customized characters ranging from multiple class types: the sword-wielding Strikers, the magic-focused Casters, and the heavy firearm-toting Blasters.

The report also notes giant monsters will be featured in the game. Other details are scant; however, a limited player alpha test (only 5,000 players) is slated to begin on July 28. Ixion Saga is set for a summer 2012 release.

Capcom USA's senior VP recently addressed his company's growing appreciation for the PC platform, noting more love for PC gamers was on the way.

Shacknews has contacted Capcom to find out if the title will make its way stateside or remain exclusive to Japan, but have yet to hear back at the time of publishing.

Xav de Matos was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

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    June 29, 2011 5:45 PM

    Xav de Matos posted a new article, PC-exclusive Ixion Saga from Capcom revealed.

    A new, PC-exclusive online title from Capcom has been revealed. Ixion Saga is slated to launch in Japan next summer and features 8v8 battles with swords, magic, and heavy weapons.

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      June 29, 2011 6:55 PM

      This on the heels of Capcom's 3DS debacle. Something tells me they're trying to change the subject. They had to change the subject so quickly they didn't even have time to put together screenshots or proper marketing. heh.

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        June 29, 2011 7:35 PM

        Yes... Because EVERY game announcement has screenshots and marketing as soon as they are announced. *roll eyes*

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      June 29, 2011 7:00 PM

      PC exclusive? First the "no save wipe" thing and now this huh?
      I guess Capcom doesn't really mind their games flopping.

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        June 29, 2011 7:49 PM

        This is an online multiplayer game. Though I'm doubtful about Capcom's "love for PC gamers"; they used GFWL for Street Fighter 4, SecuROM for Dark Void Zero, among other things.

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        June 30, 2011 7:04 AM

        Lol! This, this is kind of delicious.

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          June 30, 2011 8:03 AM

          Fuck Capcom and their hate of PC gaming!
          PC-only game?
          Fuck Capcom and their willingness to kneecap their own games!

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      June 29, 2011 7:50 PM

      Love Capcom.

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      June 29, 2011 11:46 PM

      Swords, Magic and Guns?

      For some reason the first thing I thought of was Pirates Vikings and Knights 2

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      June 30, 2011 12:55 AM

      Sweet. Made me think of Phantom Dust (for some reason)

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      June 30, 2011 1:31 AM

      strikers, casters and blasters.... reminds me of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zy_RPHLOlE

      LOL

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      June 30, 2011 7:01 AM

      Capcom can suck it. Major loss of good will.

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        June 30, 2011 7:04 AM

        *YOU HAVE LOST KARMA >:(*

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        June 30, 2011 7:07 AM

        i assume this is in reference to the one save game they're releasing for the RE series?

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          June 30, 2011 8:04 AM

          Yes.

          I like the pc exclusive... dislike their Machiavellian business attempt.

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