WILD HEARTS Officially Revealed, Set For Release On February 17, 2023

After Koei Tecmo and EA introduced that they’re engaged on collectively on a brand new AAA searching sport, they later teased that the sport could be unveiled quickly. Today, WILD HEARTS has been formally revealed. WILD HEARTS is a brand new sort of searching sport that includes distinctive crafting mechanics. The sport is being developed by Omega Force, the staff behind the favored Warriors collection. WILD HEARTS places gamers on an epic journey set in fantasy feudal Japan the place they’ll battle in opposition to big nature-infused beasts referred to as Kemono. Players can have assist in the type of Karakuri, refined mechanisms crafted from a misplaced, historical expertise.

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— WILD HEARTS (@playWildHearts) September 28, 2022

WILD HEARTS takes place in Azuma, a fantasy panorama impressed by feudal Japan, that’s now rampaged by the as soon as peaceable Kemono, altering their surroundings at the price of residents’ lives. Kemono vary from plant-infused squirrels to the large Kingtusk wild boar and the winter wolf Deathstalker.

Players can journey via WILD HEARTS solo or with as much as two buddies. Players can increase their battle plans and go on particular missions whereas pack searching, be a part of different hunters, or tackle Kemono on their very own.

“WILD HEARTS opens up a vibrant fantasy world to players that’s as untamed as it is beautiful,” stated Yosuke Hayashi, Executive Vice President of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO, LTD. “With WILD HEARTS, not only did we want to showcase the evolution, infusion and real threat caused by Kemono, but we also wanted to create a game where crafting was at the core of the experience, redefining what can be possible in a beast hunting game. We have placed great care in designing our Karakuri to fit within the combat, and we’re excited for players to use these powerful mechanisms to fight giant beasts and traverse the world.”

“EA Originals is a label for those who dare to explore,” stated Stuart Lang, Vice President, Global Brand, Electronic Arts. “It’s a home for studio partners – like Omega Force – forging new ways to play from bold creative visions, and for players who love to discover untold stories and unseen worlds. We are excited to follow the wonderful and critically acclaimed It Takes Two, from Hazelight Studios, with the ingenious mechanics, giant nature-infused beasts and epic battles of WILD HEARTS, the first AAA hunting experience for a new generation.”

WILD HEARTS launches on February 17, 2023, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.