Aquaplus have announced Utawarerumono Zan 2, an action RPG spin off of the visual novel JRPG series.

The original Utawarerumono Zan was a retelling of Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception, and Famitsu reports (Translation: DeepL) Utawarerumono Zan 2 promises to be a reimagining of its sequel Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth (or Utawarerumono: Futari no Hakuoro in Japan, literally “The Two White Emperors”).

The original game takes place directly after the events of Mask of Deception, where the Yamato Empire is now ruled by a cruel usurper. Guarding the true air to the kingdom, Haku has now had to go under a new identity to keep yet another oath. As different factions all seek to seize the throne, Haku must choose his allies closely, and keep his former friends united.

The change in Zan 2 has not just come to the combat, but also adding a new storyline. More details will be available on April 15th’s issue of Weekly Famitsu (on sale April 1st), along with an interview with the developers. You can find screenshots (via Famitsu) below.

Utawarerumono Zan 2 launches July 22nd on PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.

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