Publisher Shiravune has announced a western release for Utawarerumono: ZAN 2, the hack-and-slash sequel from Aquaplus.
Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 is coming west for Windows PC (via Steam), though a release date wasn’t announced. The new PC release will support English, Japanese, and Chinese languages and will come with “a number of PC-specific optimizations and enhancements.”
Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 has been available for PS4 and PS5 in Japan since 2021, though it never got a western release.
Here’s a rundown on the game:
Mix and match flashy combat techniques, gameplay-altering equippables, and evolvable abilities. Create an unstoppable team from the 20+ playable characters to blast through 50+ story missions and more in this action-packed adventure. Utawarerumono: ZAN is back and it’s better than ever!
Features
- BEYOND MASK OF DECEPTION – The primary story mode follows the plot of Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, including many new, fully-voiced scenes original to Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 that expand the breadth of the world and the depth of the characters
- 3D HACK-AND-SLASH REBORN – ZAN 2 improves on its predecessor in every way, with a new Skill Board system and refined hack-and-slash elements that allow for a renewed focus on character exploration and growth. Meanwhile, the new base system allows you to explore Oshtor’s estate in Ennakamuy, where you can interact with your companions, progress the story, strengthen your characters, and more. You can even upgrade the base’s functionality using points obtained in the course of gameplay!
- ANIMATED STORYTELLING – No paper dolls here! 3D animated story cutscenes give every pivotal moment the sense of weight and place that it deserves, bringing the adventure to life like never before.
- DREAM ONLINE – Co-op or in single player, the Dream Arena mode brings enemies, challenges, and maps that wouldn’t be possible within the scope of the regular story. Play online with friends from around the world!
