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Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered, known as Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube in Japan, will launch for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 in Japan, and for PC via Steam worldwide on May 28, AQUAPLUS announced. The PC version will be published by DMM Games and Shiravune, and include subtitle language support English, Japanese, and Chinese. The console versions will only support Japanese.

In Japan, the game will be priced at 8,580 yen. A 14,080 yen limited edition will also be available for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2, which includes an exclusive box, acrylic plate, original drama CD, and an art book. A “Double Pack” including Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten, which is due out for Switch 2 on the same day, will also be available for Switch 2 for 14,080 yen. The Switch 2 editions of both Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered and Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten will ship on game-key cards.

Here is an overview of the game, via Shiravune:

About

The Utawarerumono legend reaches a new climax in this sprawling JRPG! As a shadow falls over Yamato once more, Oshtor and friends set out on a new adventure—and somewhere, amid white mists, a long slumber approaches its end.

Key Features

A massive traditional JRPG! Explore the sprawling lands of Yamato!

The Action Ring system returns, bringing tempo and strategy to every turn-based battle!

Unleash devastating techniques and the power of your masks to defeat deadly enemies!

Fight and befriend a rich cast including returning Utawarerumono fan favorites!

Story

Long, long ago, in the distant past… or was it in the far-off future? The mighty empire of Yamato exists at peace under the rule of its god incarnate the Mikado. Oshtor, Mikazuchi, Munechika, and Shunya have been hailed as heroes ever since they repelled an invasion out of long-lost Arva Shulan. Yet once more, a shadow falls over the nation. Monster rise in every corner of the land, and disconnected incidents spiral towards one conclusion while old comrades triangulate a response. As their journey begins anew, they have no way of knowing—what awaits them is sung about only in legends. Somewhere, white mists still cloud a cradle—but a long, light slumber is about to end.

Characters

Oshtor (voiced by Kentaro Tone) – A warrior from the frontier province of Ennakamuy. Following the events of Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten, he has been anointed as the Imperial General of the Right, one of the Twin Shields of Yamato. He wears the mask that he inherited from his fallen master Dikotoma.

Shunya (voiced by Yuko Minaguchi) – A girl from distant Arva Shulan, the land at the ends of the earth. She traveled with Oshtor and his allies in their adventures but is currently recuperating in the mountains of Ennakamuy.

Munechika (voiced by Saori Hayami) – The daughter of Murasame, viceroy of Izumo. As demure and polite as she appears, Munechika’s ladylike affectations barely conceal a burgeoning warrior’s spirit.

Mikazuchi (voiced by Yuya Uchida) – A man hailing from Ashiwara, the City of Squalls. Following the events of Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten, has been anointed as the Imperial General of the Left, one of the Twin Shields of Yamato. He wears the mask that he inherited from his family, once worn by a legendary ancestor.

Creative Staff

Producer and Music Director: NAOYA SHIMOKAWA (ToHeart, White Album 2, etc.)

Concept and Story: MUNEMITSU SUGA (Utawarerumono, etc.)

Character Design: MI (Monochrome Mobius, etc.)

Original Character Design: Tatsuki Amaduyu, Misato Mitsumi (Utawarerumono, ToHeart 2, etc.)

Watch a new trailer and the opening movie below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery. Visit the official website here: English / Japanese.

Official Trailer

Opening Movie

Pimping Simulator ‘Dohna Dohna’ Now Available

Ero-RPG fanatics your time is now as Shiravune officially releases Dohna Dohna! To clarify, this is the Alicesoft game that took Japan by storm just last year. In a move that surprised many, Shiravune announced that it would be hitting the Johren store and here we are today.  The visual novel, turn-base RPG, pimping simulator hybrid is now available in English for all of us to experience. What a…

Publishers DMM Games and Shiravune, and developer AQUAPLUS will release Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 for PC via Steam, the companies announced. It will support English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese language options.

Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 first launched for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on July 22, 2021, and was never released in the west. The PC version will ship with a number of PC-specific optimizations and enhancements.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

The Utawarerumono series, developed by AQUAPLUS, has been a sensation in Japan for over 20 years and a hit in the West for almost a decade. The core trilogy of tactics-JRPG adventures, Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen, Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception, and Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, are already available on Steam. Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 follows and expands the story of Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, punctuating its most exciting moments with fast-paced action gameplay. This title presents an opportunity for longtime fans to revisit their favorite moments and for new players to discover this classic series from a more casual and approachable perspective. Mix and match flashy combat techniques, gameplay-altering equippables, and evolvable abilities. Create an unstoppable team from the 20-plus playable characters to blast through 50+ story missions and more in this action-packed adventure. Utawarerumono: ZAN is back and it’s better than ever!

Key Features

Beyond Mask of Deception – The primary story mode follows the plot of Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, including many new, fully-voiced scenes original to Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 that expand the breadth of the world and the depth of the characters.

3D Hack-and-Slash Reborn – ZAN 2 improves on its predecessor in every way, with a new Skill Board system and refined hack-and-slash elements that allow for a renewed focus on character exploration and growth. Meanwhile, the new base system allows you to explore Oshtor’s estate in Ennakamuy, where you can interact with your companions, progress the story, strengthen your characters, and more. You can even upgrade the base’s functionality using points obtained in the course of gameplay!

Animated Storytelling – No paper dolls here! 3D animated story cutscenes give every pivotal moment the sense of weight and place that it deserves, bringing the adventure to life like never before.

The PC version of Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 will launch via Steam on February 25, publishers DMM Games and Shiravune, and developer AQUAPLUS announced. It will support English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese language options.

Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 first launched for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on July 22, 2021, and was never released in the west. The PC version will ship with a number of PC-specific optimizations and enhancements.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

The Utawarerumono series, developed by AQUAPLUS, has been a sensation in Japan for over 20 years and a hit in the West for almost a decade. The core trilogy of tactics-JRPG adventures, Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen, Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception, and Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, are already available on Steam. Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 follows and expands the story of Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, punctuating its most exciting moments with fast-paced action gameplay. This title presents an opportunity for longtime fans to revisit their favorite moments and for new players to discover this classic series from a more casual and approachable perspective. Mix and match flashy combat techniques, gameplay-altering equippables, and evolvable abilities. Create an unstoppable team from the 20-plus playable characters to blast through 50+ story missions and more in this action-packed adventure. Utawarerumono: ZAN is back and it’s better than ever!

Key Features

Beyond Mask of Deception – The primary story mode follows the plot of Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, including many new, fully-voiced scenes original to Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 that expand the breadth of the world and the depth of the characters.

3D Hack-and-Slash Reborn – ZAN 2 improves on its predecessor in every way, with a new Skill Board system and refined hack-and-slash elements that allow for a renewed focus on character exploration and growth. Meanwhile, the new base system allows you to explore Oshtor’s estate in Ennakamuy, where you can interact with your companions, progress the story, strengthen your characters, and more. You can even upgrade the base’s functionality using points obtained in the course of gameplay!

Animated Storytelling – No paper dolls here! 3D animated story cutscenes give every pivotal moment the sense of weight and place that it deserves, bringing the adventure to life like never before.

Aquaplus will release a demo of the school romance adventure game ToHeart remake for PC via Steam and Switch in Japan on June 19 at 00:00 JST, the developer announced.

The demo will allow users to play a portion of the game’s early story. It will not support the ability to save your progress.

Aquaplus also recently released a video of ToHeart voice actors Yuki Nagaku (Tomoko Hoshina voice actor), Shirasu Saho (Aoi Matsubara voice actor), and Yuka Nukui (Kotone Himekawa voic actor) playing the ToHeart remake.

ToHeart is due out for PC via Steam on June 26 worldwide, as well as for Switch on the same day in Japan.

Watch the “Let’s Play” video below.

Let’s Play with the Voice Cast