Skydance Interactive and Endeavor One announced shinobi stealth-action VR game Arashi: Castles of Sin – Final Cut releases on November 16. The game will be available on PlayStation VR2, PC VR via Steam, and Meta Quest 2. In addition, this will be one of the first new game releases for Meta Quest 3.
Arashi: Castles of Sin – Final Cut tells the story of shinobi assassin Kenshiro as he travels across Japan as the last member of the Arashi clan. Kenshiro will seek justice as the sole survivor of his clan by pursuing the Six Oni of Iga, bandits that are reeking havoc throughout the country. VR gamers will have an expansive arsenal of weapons and gear, allowing them to form their own unique playstyle.
Arashi: Castles of Sin – Final Cut Slashes Onto VR
Those interested in trying out Arashi: Castles of Sin – Final Cut will be able to do so starting November 16 across current VR platforms like PS VR2, Steam VR, and Meta Quest 2. A Meta Quest 3 version will be available, so fans will need to stay tuned for more updates from Meta regarding the new headset. At launch, the game will support English and Japanese language options with English, French, Brazilian Portuguese, and Latin American Spanish interface and subtitles.
Watch the exciting gameplay trailer below.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the new game, courtesy of Skydance Interactive:
Overview
In Arashi: Castles of Sin – Final Cut, players will step into the shoes of deadly shinobi assassin Kenshiro, and embark on a quest for justice, becoming one with the shadows as the last surviving member of House Arashi. With the immersive capabilities of VR and Skydance Interactive’s renowned attention to detail, players will be transported to feudal Japan in an era where the country is in chaos. Bandits known as the Six Oni of Iga have seized castles across the country, carving a bloody path of terror in their wake.
As fans of the original release, Skydance Interactive is working hard to bring a number of refinements and upgrades to the original release that’ll make for the most immersive samurai game in VR. Fans of the original title can expect improved visuals, updated enemy & boss behavior, revamped controls and tons of additional quality of life features.
Key Features:
- VR’s Award Winning Stealth-Action Experience: Using the innovations of Next-Gen VR
hardware, immerse yourself in the ultimate shinobi fantasy. Leap from rooftop to rooftop, hide in shadows and perform lethal sneak attacks, survive impossible odds in sword combat, and vanish from the scene just as quickly as you arrived. Heightened graphical fidelity and carefully tuned controls make each new battle more engaging than the last. - Become an Oni Slayer: Each castle you conquer is capped off with an exciting battle against one of the Six Oni. Each bandit leader is a unique combatant both in style, personality, and abilities, putting your mastery of the sword to the test. Prove yourself against these fearsome foes as you hone your skills with each new encounter.
- Haru, a Samurai’s Best Friend: Your mission for justice is not one you take alone. With your canine companion Haru by your side, praised for his advanced AI and usefulness, Arashi brings a unique sense of companionship not found in other VR titles. Haru will be an ally you won’t soon forget as you take down opponents together throughout each new dangerous location.
- The Arsenal of a Ninja: No assassin is complete without a wide set of tools at their disposal. Customize your arsenal as you see fit before each mission with blades, grenades, mines, arrows, blowguns, pistols, and more! Whether you want to make it through unscathed and unseen, or want to face your enemies head-on with style, your choices are always supported.
