One Piece Odyssey

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: Role-Playing
Publisher: Bandai Namco Games
Developer: ILCA, Inc.
Release Date: Jan. 13, 2023

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'One Piece Odyssey' Reveals Dramatic Moments from Marineford And Dressrosa, Playable Demo Soon - Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2022 @ 8:38 a.m. PST

One Piece Odyssey is a new RPG with turned-based combat set in the One Piece universe, with original story and new characters.

During their journey, the Straw Hats headed by Monkey D. Luffy are swallowed by a huge storm at sea and end up on a mysterious island full of nature amidst the storm, separated from each other, with the Thousand Sunny completely broken. The crew set outs on a new adventurous journey filled with wonders of a raging nature, powerful enemies, and strange encounters with the island locals. Players will have to work together with Luffy and the members of his crew to set sail once again!

In One Piece Odyssey, players explore new and familiar environments that are richly detailed and authentic to One Piece’s visual style, uncovering new areas and hidden treasures in their quest. The gameplay features classic and exciting turn-based battles that incorporate One Piece’s traits by letting players swap between their favorite Straw Hat Crew members and use their unique abilities to take on powerful enemies and massive bosses. In addition to the main storyline, fans can have an adventure in One Piece’s world by discovering hidden Side Stories and embarking on Bounty Hunts that pit protagonist Luffy against dangerous enemy pirates. 

One Piece Odyssey’s battles lets players use various attacks and items, as well as type-matching with different characters and skills to exploit enemy weaknesses. The game’s epic battles feature a unique mechanic where players overcome situations typical in One Piece called Dramatic Scenes that occur with specific combat conditions that boost player progression, letting the Straw Hat Crew earn increased experience for completing tasks. 

One Piece Odyssey transports the Straw Hat Crew to a mysterious new island where players embark on various challenges that connect the "past" and the "present" of One Piece, and fight powerful enemies and massive bosses in exciting turn-based battles. The game will set fans out on a journey into a world of epic adventure drama, where an original story and new characters developed under the guiding hand of series creator Eiichiro Oda await to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the One Piece series. 

The trailer showcases how Luffy will lead his Straw Hat Crew through a world built from their extraordinary memories and experience quintessential scenarios from the series such as "Marineford" and "Dressrosa."

One Piece Odyssey’s latest trailer gives fans a deeper look at how the game’s “World of Memories” introduces dramatic variations to fan-favorite narrative arcs that involve the Straw Hat Crew. The gameplay weaves together original stories that take place within key scenarios depicted in the anime with deep RPG gameplay, where players can take on the role of all their favorite Straw Hat Crew members during combat. By revisiting Marineford and Dressrosa, in addition to the previously revealed Alabasta and Water Seven, players can directly involve themselves in these memorable moments rooted in One Piece canon.

Players will get the opportunity to learn more by playing the One Piece Odyssey demo that will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S on January 10, 2023.

Produced by Toei Animation and based on the top-selling manga title of all time by creator Eiichiro Oda, the One Piece series first premiered on Japanese TV in October 1999 and follows Luffy and his Straw Hat Crew on their epic quest to find “One Piece”, the legendary treasure of the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger. Today, One Piece is now a global franchise that encompasses 15 feature films including the recently released “One Piece Film Red,” home videos, video games, and an ever-growing catalog of licensed merchandise that includes accessories, toys, games, novelties, furniture, housewares, apparel and more.

One Piece Odyssey is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on January 13, 2023.


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