NEO: The World Ends with You launches this July, publisher and developer Square Enix has announced this morning.
When NEO: The World Ends with You launches, it will be available for the previously announced Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on July 27th alongside the newly announced Windows PC (via the Epic Games Store) version – which is coming later sometime this summer.
If you buy the game via the Square Enix Store their e-Store before August 27th you’ll get the “Reapers’ Game Survival Set” downloadable content, which includes this content:
- Two items selected to help you survive the deadly Reapers’ Game by increasing your HP and allowing you to heal up mid-fight.
- Also includes an arrangement of “Twister” that’s sure to get you revved up and ready for combat.
If you purchase the game via the Nintendo eShop or the PlayStation Store before August 26th you’ll get the “Legendary Threads Set”, which gets you five items (all equippable) once used by the legendary Neku. The items are usually not available until you get really far in the game. It includes:
- Legendary Headphones – Increases Attack when the enemy’s remaining HP is high.
- Legendary Tank Top – Greatly increases user’s Attack.
- Legendary Shorts – Shortens the duration the wearer is knocked down.
- Legendary Sneakers – Increases movement speed in combat.
- Legendary Music Player – Enormously increases HP.
Here’s a new trailer:
English Version:
Japanese Version:
Here’s a rundown on the game, via Square Enix:
NEO: The World Ends with You transports players to the streets of the Shibuya, where they will take part in the “Reapers’ Game,” a life-or-death battle for survival. Players will take on the role of Rindo as they explore the heart of Tokyo to uncover the mysteries behind the sinister Game in which they have been forced to take part.
NEO: The World Ends with You brings a re-creation of modern Shibuya to life in a unique and comic-inspired style. Players can explore and enjoy the sights, sounds, and culture of this bustling city, fight monsters alongside their ally companions in fast-paced action battles, and complete missions as they seek to change the fate they’ve been handed.
A new trailer unveiled today provides a first look at the title, showcasing the hip visual direction, 3D environments, gameplay and battle sequences, and amped-up soundtrack underscoring the game’s eye-catching art style.