Weekly Famitsu has revealed that Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate will come to PS4, Switch and PC! It releases in December 2019 for PS4 and Switch while the PC release is scheduled for February 2020. Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate will be a standalone release as well as an upgrade pack. The upgrade pack will cost 4,800 yen, adding all Ultimate version content to the base version. Here are some of the features coming in Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate:
- Gameplay tweaks and improvements
- New and returning characters such as Gaia and Joan d’Arc
- New side stories
- More sacred treasures
- Co-op technique called “Musou Switch Combo”
Details about the western release of Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate will be provided on August 30th. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for more news regarding Koei Tecmo titles!
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More details from Famitsu courtesy of Gematsu:
Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate is an enhanced version of Warriors Orochi 4, which set in an alternate universe created by Zeus and the Gods of Olympus, where said Gods and characters of Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors collide. In addition to over 170 playable characters, there is a new story that depicts a battle centered on the mysterious new character Gaia, as well side scenarios that complete stories untold in the original game.
Additionally, there is a new “Infinite Mode” that tasks players with defeating strong enemies, as well as newly added “Challenge Mode” scenarios “Godspeed” and “Destruction.” Challenge Mode was previously released as paid downloadable content.
New Character: Gaia
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Voiced by: ???
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Weapon: Hecatoncheires
In the beginning, she paid the price of losing her body to create the manifold of the earth. She is an intelligent goddess with a lively personality, who pulls everyone together to save the earth. She has the power to manifest the memories engraved in the earth.
Returning Collaboration Character: Joan of Arc
Voiced by: Yumi Touma
Weapon: Spear
Maid of Orleans, and national heroine of France. A kind young woman with a strong sense of justice, she vowed to stand up and fight for the people of France in the Hundred Years’ War.
Evolved Magic Actions
In Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate, the Sacred Treasures fixated to each character can be switched, and new Sacred Treasures will appear. In addition to evolved Magic Actions, there is also a new “Musou Switch Combo” technique that connects your Musou Attack with allies for more exhilarating action.
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