Activision has officially announced the launch date for the highly-anticipated new game from From Software. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, a third-person, action-adventure game with RPG elements, is planned to release globally on 22nd March 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 Collectorβs 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.
At Gamescom 2018, fans will finally be able to experience the unique and varied features ofΒ Sekiro: Shs.adows Die Twice, and sample the gameβs 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 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.
βWe canβt wait for fans to finally get their hands on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,β said Steve Young, Chief Revenue Officer at Activision. βFans 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.β
The Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Collectorβs Edition, available now for pre-order at select retailers, delivers fans the following collectible items:
- Full Game
- 7β Shinobi Statue
- SteelBook
- Collectible Artbook
- Map
- Digital Soundtrack
- Replica Game Coins
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will launch on PlayStation 4, PC via Steam and Xbox One. For more information, please visit www.SekiroTheGame.com and follow @SekiroTheGame on Twitter and Instagram, as well as SekiroTheGame on Facebook.
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