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Aragami 2

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Action/Adventure
Developer: Lince Works
Release Date: Sept. 17, 2021

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'Aragami 2' (ALL) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2020 @ 6:07 p.m. PDT

Aragami 2 inserts players in a fantastic Asian-influenced world where they play as Aragami ninja assassins.

From darkness, the Shadow clan has returned.

Taking place 100 years after the events of the firstAragami game, a new story unfolds amongst the chaos born of tensions between rival factions and an insatiable thirst for power. In this mysterious world where souls wander seeking revenge or freedom, the battles unravel around you by an insatiable thirst for power and control over the Rashomon Valley. Its top contender, the expansionist young nation of Akatsuchi, has arrived to control the valley, its resources and people to fuel their fire empire.

Aragami 2sets players off on an action-packed adventure that takes place in a fantastic world with influences from Asian culture, mythology and folklore, in which powerful military factions rule the lands. It is a time of war, unrest and conflict in which players will live out their ultimate ninja fantasy as Aragami; encountering vivid stealth sequences and epic battles with stunningly choreographed combat. 

The single and co-operative multiplayer game puts players in the protagonist role of a shadow assassin on a mission to rescue its people from an invading army while searching for a cure to the dreadful disease that hunts them. As “Aragami”, players will learn how to strategically choose their approach to battle as they fight to defend Rashomon valley, and discover how the Aragami become legend. Aragami 2 also encourages players to engage in their ninja power fantasy alongside friends: Ninja groups of up to three players can tackle the full campaign together or hop in and out at their leisure.

Fans of the Aragami franchise and stealth games alike will find in this sequel a fresh new action stealth experience with more agile stealth mechanics, new combat features, and gripping narrative.


“It was as important to us as it was for players, to bring back Aragami and this time we wanted to bring it all in. Multiple features, such as the combat system, were scrapped in the early development of the original Aragami game since we didn't have the resources to build them” says David Leon, Aragami 2 Game Director. “This sequel will bring a sensational new world, story and fresh gameplay mechanics to create a total new experience adding combat and cooperation to our core stealth mechanics. We think players are going to love it and we can’t wait to show you more of it.” 

Lince Works' first Aragami title was launched in 2016, a Tenchu-style stealth game that was able to revitalize the classic ninja genre by introducing unique gameplay mechanics that felt both challenging and fast for players. With a striking art style inspired by Japanese mythology and culture, Aragami positioned the studio in the global landscape with a well-accomplished ninja stealth game that would take the reigns within the genre. Since launch, Aragami has sold over 600,000 copies worldwide on all platforms - a remarkable accomplishment for their first self-published title considering the size of the studio. 

“Game Seer’s goal is to look for those unique original games that can touch a large range of players. We feel that with Lince Works we are achieving this goal, supporting an awesome team, and helping them to go beyond their original success” says Bertrand Vernizeau, Game Seer CEO.

Key Features

  • Live the Ninja Fantasy, Your Way: Become the ultimate Aragami warrior, a ninja assassin specialized in its own trade. Customize your ninja with skins inspired by Japanese folklore and legends, craft weapons and armors to wield in battle, develop your choice of abilities, and choose your own playstyle unfurling an insurmountable force against your enemies.
  • Play Together as Clan: Play in single player, or as part of a group of three in co-op, to masterfully defeat enemies in the full campaign mode. Utilize the perfect strategy with your team, choosing the best course of action to accomplish the toughest missions. In Aragami 2, the environment is a tool where you can go free running over buildings, hang off cliffs, surround distracted enemies, drop from above to perform silent take-outs, or team-up to overthrow strong adversaries in close combat.
  • Stealth or Combatant: Stay in the shadows by choosing to use your stealth Aragami skills or engage in direct combat with enemies with a set of close- and long-range weapons, melee fight, dodging and parrying. Aragami’s dangerous powers are in your hands, you chose how to make use of them.

Aragami 2 is set to release on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X and PC in early 2021.


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