Skydance Interactive and Endeavor One announced shinobi stealth-action VR game Arashi: Castles of Sin – Final Cut has been delayed from its original November 16 release date to December 5. The game will be available on PlayStation VR2, PC VR via Steam, Meta Quest 2, and Meta Quest 3.
Arashi: Castles of Sin – Final Cut tells the story of shinobi assassin Kenshiro, the last member of the Arashi clan. In a journey across feudal Japan, Kenshiro will seek justice for his fallen clan by pursuing the Six Oni of Iga, who are 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.
The wait for Arashi: Castles of Sin – Final Cut will be longer now that the game is delayed, but fans may wishlist the game across current VR platforms like PS VR2, Steam VR, and Meta Quest 2 and 3. At launch, the game will support English and Japanese language options with English, French, Brazilian Portuguese, and Latin American Spanish interface and subtitles.
Here’s an overview of the upcoming title, via Meta:
Arashi: Castles of Sin – Final Cut Overview
Take on the role of the deadly assassin Kenshiro as you travel across feudal Japan to defeat the Six Oni of Iga, a bandit group spreading chaos across the land. Through a wide variety of weapons, tools, and techniques, you’ll infiltrate conquered castles and outwit your enemies as you hunt down each Oni.
- With 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.
- 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.
- Your mission for justice is not one you take alone. With your canine companion Haru by your side, praised for her advanced AI and usefulness, Arashi brings a unique sense of companionship not found in other VR titles. -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.
