On May 7, Bandai Namco showed off a little reveal trailer for an upcoming action-RPG headed to the Xbox Series X. The game is called Scarlet Nexus and it's set to be a multi-gen title from the makers of the Tales Of... series of games. As the headline clearly indicates, the game is headed to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam. However, it's also headed to the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One for those who aren't making an immediate jump to the new consoles.
Players assume the role of Yuito Sumerago, who is an expert in the use of psychokinesis. You will also get to explore the futuristic city of New Himuka. You will also "uncover the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and physic abilities." I can also safely say that I never once heard the term "Brain Punk" before in all my life.
In the far distant future, a psionic hormone has been discovered in the human brain, granting people extra-sensory powers and changing the world as we know it. As humanity enters this new era, deranged mutants known as Others begin to descend from the sky with a hunger for human brains. Impervious to conventional weapons, those with acute extra-sensory abilities, known as psychics, are our only chance to fight the onslaught from above and preserve humanity. Since that fateful day psychics have been scouted for their talents and recruited to the Other Suppression Force, humanity’s last line of defense.
There was no release date set yet for Scarlet Nexus.
“The next generation of video game home consoles lets the development team realize the full potential of SCARLET NEXUS,†said SCARLET NEXUS Producer, Keita Iizuka from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. “Players can expect visuals and psychic battles with high resolution and frame rate along with fully interactive real-time battles with dynamic animation. Utilizing Smart Delivery on Xbox Series X also means players can enjoy the best version of SCARLET NEXUS regardless of whether they are playing on the next generation with Xbox Series X or Xbox One.â€
“SCARLET NEXUS aims to change the way gamers view Japanese RPGs with a powerful futuristic aesthetic as well as a streamlined combat system that balances fast-paced action with strategic planning,†said Stephen Akana, Senior Brand Manager for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “Led by an extremely talented team at BANDAI NAMCO Studios, including members from fan-favorite title TALES OF VESPERIA, SCARLET NEXUS combines years of game development experience with the excitement and creative freedom of the power behind the next generation of home console systems.
“SCARLET NEXUS aims to change the way gamers view Japanese RPGs with a powerful futuristic aesthetic as well as a streamlined combat system that balances fast-paced action with strategic planning,†said Stephen Akana, Senior Brand Manager for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “Led by an extremely talented team at BANDAI NAMCO Studios, including members from fan-favorite title TALES OF VESPERIA, SCARLET NEXUS combines years of game development experience with the excitement and creative freedom of the power behind the next generation of home console systems.
