From darkness, the Shadow clan has returned.
Taking place 100 years after the events of the first Aragami 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 2 sets 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.
Stealth is the foundation of the Aragami experience and, now, players have increased mobility so that they can maneuver more quickly from shadow to shadow.
Also, when attempts to be stealthy fail, players are no longer helpless. Inspired by some of the best action games around, Aragami 2 employs skill-based combat where players must strategically engage their assailants. Aragami are brilliant assassins who are as powerful as gods when stalking from the shadows but, when face to face with enemies, they are vulnerable. Knowing when to strike, defend, or dodge will be key and this developer walkthrough gives gamers a look at all of this in action.
The original Aragami hooked fans with a stealth-focused game inspired by classic ninja experiences like Tenchu and rooted in the lore of a beautifully crafted world. The addition of the all-new strategic combat system takes what Tenchu made popular and elevates it to loftier heights. Even better, Aragami 2’s gripping narrative can be experienced in full completely solo or with friends as a co-op stealth-action adventure. The Aragami clan, known as Kurotsuba, must utilize their power as they attempt to fight back against the invading Akatsuchi Empire.
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.
Pre-orders for Aragami 2 are open now on Steam ($34.99 / €34.99 / £29.99) and players can take advantage of a 15% off discount prior to launch. PlayStation Store ($39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99), and Xbox Store ($39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99) pre-orders will open soon.
Aragami 2 is set to release on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC on September 17, 2021.
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