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[Spoilers for Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception]

Naoya Shimokawa, president and representative director of Aquaplus, announced on his Twitter account on Saturday that visual novel Utawarerumono: Futari no Hakuoro (Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth) will get an anime adaptation. Game Synopsis

[From May 18th]

Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth will launch for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in the Americas and Europe on September 5, Atlus announced. The game will be available physically and digitally in the Americas, and physically for PlayStation 4 and digitally of PS Vita in Europe.

In the Americas, pre-orders and limited launch editions will contain a collector’s slip case box and a double-sided pillowcase bonus item featuring the mysterious Yamato priestesses Uruuru and Saraana.

Here’s an overview of the game, via Atlus:

About

After the events of Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception, the Yamato Empire is now ruled with an iron fist by a ruthless usurper who seeks to subjugate all before him. It’s up to a couple of familiar faces to band together against the might of the Imperial army, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance as nations and generals must pick a side to fight with in this perilous civil war. Secrets will be revealed, friendships will be tested, and battles will be fought. Will peace and order be restored or will victory at any cost be the beginning of the end?

Key Features

An Epic Scope – Mask of Truth is an 80+ hours long experience that features more fascinating characters, dastardly creatures, exotic locales, and important battles than ever before!

A Story at Its End – The rich Utawarerumono visual novel tradition continues in Mask of Truth. The landscape has changed and there are new nations, people, and truths to discover during this uncertain time. The dramatic events of Mask of Deception have set up the story for a climactic and thrilling conclusion in Mask of Truth.

Enhanced SRPG Battle Mechanics – Since war is on everyone’s agenda, expect plenty more battles to partake in. Turn-based tactics make a return and an updated battle system make fights both strategic and fast paced! Utilize new extended Action Chains, a higher-level cap, and more to gain the upper hand on the battlefield. Additionally, certain characters can team up and dish out some devastating offense with Co-op Final and Co-op Chain attacks. Oh, there’s also now a Mock Battle mode that can be used to practice new combat tactics and gain EXP/BP.

A Fantastical Atmosphere – The gorgeous art style, beautifully rendered cutscenes, and rousing score (recorded and remastered at the legendary Abbey Road Studios and EastWest Studios) make a return. Dive into a magical storybook that comes alive before your very eyes!

Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth is a followup to Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception, which will launch for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in the Americas and Europe on May 23.

Aquaplus has released a demo for Utawarerumono: The Two Hakuoros via the PlayStation Store in Japan.

The demo for the visual novel RPG will let you play the game’s opening parts. Unfortunately, your save data from the demo will not carry over to the retail game.

Queue up the demo via the links below:

PlayStation 4 – 871MB

PlayStation 3 – 790MB

PS Vita – 386MB

A demo for Utawarerumono: The Two Hakuoros will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PS Vita in Japan this Thursday, September 8, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals.

The magazine also introduces a pair of new characters in the form of Rurutie’s older sister Shisu (voiced by Hibiku Yamamura) and Oshutoru and Nekone’s mother Torikori (voiced by Masayo Fujita).

Aquaplus has released the opening movie for Utawarerumono: The Two Hakuoros. It features the theme song “Hikari” by Suara.

Utawarerumono: The Two Hakuoros is due out for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PS Vita in Japan on September 21.

Watch the video, as well as a “Hikari” music video, below.

Opening Movie

“Hikari” Music Video