Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 coming to PC in English

Publishers DMM Games and Shiravune, and developer AQUAPLUS will release Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 for PC via Steam, the companies announced. It will support English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese language options.

Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 first launched for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on July 22, 2021, and was never released in the west. The PC version will ship with a number of PC-specific optimizations and enhancements.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

The Utawarerumono series, developed by AQUAPLUS, has been a sensation in Japan for over 20 years and a hit in the West for almost a decade. The core trilogy of tactics-JRPG adventures, Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen, Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception, and Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, are already available on Steam.

Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 follows and expands the story of Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, punctuating its most exciting moments with fast-paced action gameplay. This title presents an opportunity for longtime fans to revisit their favorite moments and for new players to discover this classic series from a more casual and approachable perspective.

Mix and match flashy combat techniques, gameplay-altering equippables, and evolvable abilities. Create an unstoppable team from the 20-plus playable characters to blast through 50+ story missions and more in this action-packed adventure. Utawarerumono: ZAN is back and it’s better than ever!

Key Features

• Beyond Mask of Deception – The primary story mode follows the plot of Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, including many new, fully-voiced scenes original to Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 that expand the breadth of the world and the depth of the characters.
• 3D Hack-and-Slash Reborn – ZAN 2 improves on its predecessor in every way, with a new Skill Board system and refined hack-and-slash elements that allow for a renewed focus on character exploration and growth. Meanwhile, the new base system allows you to explore Oshtor’s estate in Ennakamuy, where you can interact with your companions, progress the story, strengthen your characters, and more. You can even upgrade the base’s functionality using points obtained in the course of gameplay!
• Animated Storytelling – No paper dolls here! 3D animated story cutscenes give every pivotal moment the sense of weight and place that it deserves, bringing the adventure to life like never before.
• Dream Online – Cooperative or in single-player, the Dream Arena mode brings enemies, challenges, and maps that wouldn’t be possible within the scope of the regular story. Play online with friends from around the world!