Press release

TRAVEL TO THE BEYOND IN ONINAKI, ARRIVING THIS AUGUST

LOS ANGELES - (June 10, 2019) During Square Enix® Live E3 2019, the company announced that ONINAKI™, the latest action-RPG developed by the talented Tokyo RPG Factory™ team, will debut digitally on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and STEAM® on August 22.
 
ONINAKI is the third title from Tokyo RPG Factory and the studio’s first foray into the action RPG genre, sustaining the studio’s mission in taking inspiration from classic Japanese role-playing games to create a captivating experience on modern platforms. Following the release of I Am Setsuna™ in 2016 and LOST SPHEAR™ in 2018, ONINAKI encompasses an inspired art direction, deep character development and a captivating storyline contributing to a unique, yet familiar JRPG experience.
 
In ONINAKI, players will follow the story of Kagachi, a young watcher whose duty is to usher Lost Souls into the next world. After meeting a mysterious girl named Linne, his fate becomes entwined with blood and death. During the journey, players will also meet key characters like Kushi, an exemplary Watcher and trusted leader, Mayura, a Watcher with a kind heart, and the malicious Night Devil from a forgotten time.
 
The ONINAKI E3 Release Date Reveal trailer is available at: https://youtu.be/nwk7EUrFvQc.
 
ONINAKI is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.
 
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About Tokyo RPG Factory
Established in August 2014, Tokyo RPG Factory is a studio within Square Enix specializing in Japanese RPGs. The studio revisits the ethos and practices used to develop during the 16-bit era and aims to re-introduce the classic JRPG style to current hardware, mixing the spirit of the past with technologies of today. Taking inspiration from the golden era of JRPGs and their storytelling, innovation and depth – the first title from the studio, I Am Setsuna™ was released in 2016, with their second title LOST SPHEAR™ releasing in 2018.
 
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal™. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 144 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 78 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 74 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.
 



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