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Koei Tecmo is bringing the newest GUST RPG over.

BURLINGAME, Calif. – October 28th 2015 – KOEI TECMO America is delighted to announce the upcoming western release of successful new IP from GUST studios, Nights of Azure. Originally released in Japan this fall as Yoru No Nai Kuni, Nights of Azure is currently development for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and is slated for release across North America on March 29th, 2016. In celebration of this announcement, KOEI TECMO has released a new, introductory trailer for this new IP, along with a first batch of assets.

Under the direction of Keisuke Kikuchi (Fatal Frame, Deception IV), Nights of Azure marks a new, darker direction for GUST studios while maintaining many of the gameplay elements adored by dedicated fans of the studio.

Nights of Azure is a tragic tale of two friends faced with impossible decisions that will test their loyalty to their quest and to each other. Set on an uncharted island that floats in the North Sea, Nights of Azure paints a picture of a land where nights are tormented by azure-blooded demons. In this kingdom of Ruswal, very few people leave their homes after the sun has set, let alone have the strength and skill to take on these powerful monsters. One of the best among these brave few is the protagonist, Arnice, a knight of great skill and power, who is assisted by her friend and priestess Lilysse in a quest to rid the land of demons. However, they soon find out that the solution to the island’s problems might not be as simple as defeating enemies in battle.

Edit: Apparently the US date is new, so hey!

 

[kuroneko0509]

i thought we already knew this already for few weeks.... and its name last week?

 

[Prelude.]

That's old.

 

[YianGaruga]

Yeah just a few weeks late
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1113517

NA date is new though
EU date is April 1st if anyone is curious

 

[Brazil]

Old it is!

 

[Loudninja]

Nope we did not have the date.

 

[Prelude.]

Nope we did not have the date.

Pretty sure we got Escha & Logy Plus and YnnK's dates together.

 

[Loudninja]

Pretty sure we got Escha & Logy Plus and YnnK's dates together.

Hmm guess I missed it then

 

[YianGaruga]

Pretty sure we got Escha & Logy Plus and YnnK's dates together.

Only for EU, but it was a given that the NA date would be +- a few days

 

[KoeiTecmoAmerica]

Hi everyone.

This is the first time we announced the released date for NA.

We just uploaded the announcement trailer for the game.Check it out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6mHNCzrxJ0

Thanks ^^

 

[Cow Goes Moo]

Early 2016 is packed

 

[YianGaruga]

Hi everyone.

This is the first time we announced the released date for NA.

We just uploaded the announcement trailer for the game.Check it out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6mHNCzrxJ0

Thanks ^^

The music is something special in this game. Gave me goosebumps
Guaranteed Day 1

 

[Dio]

The music is something special in this game. Gave me goosebumps
Guaranteed Day 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXsADAdPLVI

They got Toshinori Hiramatsu who does Falcom guitar work these days (and appeared on their Ys Celceta and Trails of Cold Steel soundtracks) to appear for this song. I'm hyped for the game just based on this, although the game itself looks fun too.

 

[Powwa]

Is the Vita version still out of question? Ive a PS4 but I prefer to play this on a portable device.

 

[YianGaruga]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXsADAdPLVI

They got Toshinori Hiramatsu who does Falcom guitar work these days (and appeared on their Ys Celceta and Trails of Cold Steel soundtracks) to appear for this song. I'm hyped for the game just based on this, although the game itself looks fun too.

good lord

 

[Guymelef]

Hi everyone.

This is the first time we announced the released date for NA.

We just uploaded the announcement trailer for the game.Check it out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6mHNCzrxJ0

Thanks ^^

I love you Koei people, but blurring the Japanese text for the trailer is a bit lol.

 

[Quixzlizx]

The music is something special in this game. Gave me goosebumps
Guaranteed Day 1

Gust always brings it in the music department.

 

[YianGaruga]

I love you Koei people, but blurring the Japanese text for the trailer is a bit lol.

Why? They just took the JP trailer and put subtitles on it.

 

[Dio]

Is the Vita version still out of question? Ive a PS4 but I prefer to play this on a portable device.

On Vita, the game's IQ is like this:

On PS4:

If you don't mind that, the Vita version did that to keep framerate up so it's not like it runs like canned ass.

 

[Guymelef]

Why? They just took the JP trailer and put subtitles on it.

It's not bad but feels amateur, they are Koei, the could ask the Japanese division for some raw material.

 

[YianGaruga]

It's not bad but feels amateur, they are Koei, the could ask the Japanese division for some raw material.

Ah okay. Well this game won't recieve the highest budget, so I'm fine with that. Making a new trailer would be a waste. Better than no marketing at all.

 

[Brew124]

Glad to finally have a date! Really looking forward to playing it.

 

[SliceSabre]

Sooner than expected! Also awesome trailer really been looking forward to this game after seeing a few streams of it.

 

[18-Volt]

Hi everyone.

This is the first time we announced the released date for NA.

We just uploaded the announcement trailer for the game.Check it out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6mHNCzrxJ0

Thanks ^^

I really need this game on Vita, guys. I desperately need to play some action RPG on ANY handheld.

If you don't mind that, the Vita version did that to keep framerate up so it's not like it runs like canned ass.

Most people would be Ok with all the compromises to play these stuff on the go. I know I do.

 

[Shizuka]

I'm still waiting for confirmation for the Vita version. I don't own a PS4 and they're not bringing the PS3 version.

 

[Begaria]

I've read good things about the game, keeping an eye on it.

 

[Bittercup]

I would prefer a Vita release as well.
Either way, I'm excited for the game. Looks great.

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

so is this a sub only release? I'm guessing from the quick turnaround it is

 

[names2hard4you]

Too. Many. Games. :'(

Spoiler

:3

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

2016 is too stacked i cant handle it

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

I can't wait to play this, one of the main reasons I bought a PS4.

 

[Serenade_King]

I bought my PS4 December 2014 and only have 3 games as of today but next year on the first quarter I have like 10 games on my buy list that includes this game. As soon as I see this game pop on Amazon I'll pre-order, 2016 is going to ruin me but I'm so happy about that. XD

 

[Zeta Oni]

So that's looking like a no on the vita release?

Was really looking forward to this game, guess I'll end up importing it.

 

[Ramzastrife]

I'm still waiting for confirmation for the Vita version. I don't own a PS4 and they're not bringing the PS3 version.

I too am waiting on a confirmation of a Vita release. It would be a Day 1 on Vita especially since I don't have a PS4 yet.

 

[Shizuka]

First 75 minutes with english subtitles.

 

[cj_iwakura]

Badass box art: