The live stream—the first official birthday celebration of the original Metal Max released on May 24, 1991—will look back on the history of the series, showcase Metal Max Xeno: Reborn, provide a progress report on its sequel Metal Max Xeno: Reborn 2, and even put on a Metal Max Sound concert featuring both classic and new songs (restricted to Niconico Premium members). Presenters include series creator Hiroshi Miyaoka, series composer Satoshi Kadokura, Metal Max Xeno: Reborn producer Juntaro Kono, and Metal Max Xeno: Reborn director Yuusuke Tomono, along with guests Danshoku Dino (professional wrestler) and Chiaki Takahashi (Maria voice actor).
Kadokawa Games also announced two additional bonuses included with first-print copies of Metal Max Xeno: Reborn in Japan. Here are the details:
01. Original Metal Max-Themed “Special Reversible Jacket”
In commemoration of the “Metal Max Birthday Celebration,” first-print copies of Metal Max Xeno: Reborn include a special reversible jacket that pays homage to the 1991-released original Metal Max.
02. “Dystokio Survival Textbook”
A 100-plus pages user manual included with first-print copies of Metal Max Xeno: Reborn, which features data on monsters, vehicles, weapons, and arms.
Metal Max Xeno: Reborn is due out for PlayStation 4 and Switch on July 9 in Japan.
Watch the trailer below. View a new set of images at the gallery.
