LOS ANGELES (Nov. 23, 2020) – The Game has begun anew as SQUARE ENIX® today announced that NEO: The World Ends with You®, the follow-up to the hit action role-playing game, The World Ends with You, is coming to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Nintendo Switch™ system in Summer 2021.
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. The trailer can be viewed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6bUU_58xrtc
Additional assets for NEO: The World Ends with You can be found on the SQUARE ENIX Press Website: https://press.na.square-enix.com/NEO-The-World-Ends-with-You
NEO: The World Ends with You is currently in development for the PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch with an anticipated release in Summer 2021. The title is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website for more information: https://www.esrb.org
Related Links:
Official Press Website: https://press.na.square-enix.com/
Official NEO: The World Ends with You Website: https://square-enix-games.com/neotwewy
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