One of SEGA's greatest franchises is set to take the West by storm when Project Sakura Wars (working title) launches for PlayStation 4 in North America and Europe in Spring 2020! A cultural phenomenon in Japan, the long-running series defined the JRPG/romance genre with its memorable characters, masterful writing, and sublime music. Now, a completely new entry is set to grace our shores.

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The stage is set in a romanticized version of 1940s Imperial Tokyo. 10 years ago, a cataclysm resulted in the devastating loss of the Imperial Combat Revue of Tokyo, the capital's global defense force operating out of the Imperial Theater. The theater has since fallen on hard times and risks closure. As captain of the new Tokyo revue, it's up to you to mend the hearts of your troops and restore the Imperial Theater back to its former glory!

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With its strong emphasis on character-driven storytelling and relationship building, fans will find plenty to love with Project Sakura Wars! Get your first look at the game by watching the announcement trailer:

• The Most Immersive Story Yet--During your adventure, you will be able to interact with a colorful cast of characters through the dynamic LIPS dialogue system, where what you say and how you say it has a profound impact on these relationships both off and on the battlefield.
• A Rewarding Battle System--Armed with powerful mechs known as "spiricle armor," the gameplay is augmented by a deep and robust combat system that takes full advantage of each squad member's unique abilities.
• An Eye-catching Anime Production--Complete with gorgeous animated sequences and dramatic character arcs, the story will leave you hungry for what happens next.

Project Sakura Wars will feature Japanese voice acting with subtitles in English, German, French, and Spanish.
Sakura Wars Official Site
Source: GBAtemp Inbox

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

probably for the same reason you never heard of take-two or don't know what borderlands is.

So because it's not popular enough then. I see now.

 

[Sakitoshi]

So because it's not popular enough then. I see now.

It must be a pretty comfortable rock the one you have been living under if you haven't heard of sakura taisen and borderlands.
That or you are too young to have heard of them.

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

It must be a pretty comfortable rock the one you have been living under if you haven't heard of sakura taisen and borderlands.
That or you are too young to have heard of them.

Would you like a invite?

It has super smash bros ultimate and chocolate chip cookies with strawberry ice cream!

 

[Viri]

Can't say I've heard of it.

It's actually made by the same team that made Valkyria Chronicles, if that means anything.

Maybe if the game does well enough, Sega will actually translate the other games and officially release them in the west.

 

[Something whatever]

Unfortunate Fujishima isn’t doing the design work.