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FromSoftware’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is due for release in March 2019.

by on August 22, 2018
 

Activision and FromSoftware have announced that the highly anticipated Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is due for release globally on 22 March, 2019.

In addition, a collector’s edition has been announced that will be available for pre-order in select markets from today.

The Collector’s edition features the full game, 7″ Shinobi statue, steelbook, collectable artbook, map, digital soundtrack and replica game coins.

The Gamescom announcement includes new gameplay details which reveal that the prosthetic tools belonging to the “one-armed wolf” protagonist can be reconstructed to unlock new actions such as powerful charge attacks, broadening the player’s approach to how they defeat enemies.

Other gameplay details include:

  • 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 defences 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 utilised 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 22 March 2019.”