【PS4】Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM

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Ni no Kuni II has online multiplayer, returning characters teased
《第二国度 2 王国再临》访谈 前作角色会登场 将会有多人模式要素

　　索尼互动娱乐（SIE）于 2017 年在美国洛杉矶举办的 E3 电玩展 PlayStation 展前发表会中，公开了由 Level-5 制作的角色扮演游戏《第二国度》系列新作《第二国度 2 王国再临》的最新宣传影片。今天公开了一段社长日野晃博的访谈影像，访谈中介绍了不少游戏详情。

·《第二国度 2 王国再临》基本上是在场景上进行冒险的 RPG，并包含其他各种要素，最大的要素就是自己创建国家，一边冒险，一边收集人才与设施使国家壮大起来。

·埃文会与第二国度中的 5 个国家国王见面，帮助解决每个国家的问题，借此来从各国国王那里学习知识增长经验，渐渐有了作为王的自觉。

·战斗将比前作更加华丽炫酷，效果、建模、动作场面也更加令人感到兴奋，此外这次的角色可以切换操作，使战斗更具战略性，使用精灵フニャ这样的小角色，可以停止 BOSS 怪的动作，或者发动特殊技能，通过各种辅助能力来使战况更加有利，比以前的 RPG 战斗更有趣。

·前作的角色将会在本作中登场，但会以怎样的形式出现暂时保密。

·本作还会有多人要素，可以体验联机带来的乐趣。

·剧情与第一作完全不同，从这作开始体验完全可以。而玩过第一作的人，我们还准备有惊喜要素。

   

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom will have online multiplayer, developer Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino confirmed in an official Bandai Namco interview released today.

“There will be multiplayer,” Hino said. “You will be able to play online with your friends in various capacities.”

Asked whether we’d see returning characters, Hino said, “Although I can confirm that there will be all sorts of cool characters in this sequel, for now the characters that are returning will remain secret. I would love for our fans to play the game and enjoy the surprises.”

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom will launch for PlayStation 4 and PC on November 10.

Get the full interview and transcript below.

Tell us a little bit about the game.

Hino: “This is the sequel to the very successful game Ni no Kuni, which was also released here in the U.S. This time around, our protagonist is a child who is tasked with unifying the world. He does this by travelling to different countries and fighting various enemies throughout the world.”

Tell us about the gameplay modes and styles

Hino: “At its core, Ni no Kuni is an RPG game where you traverse the world map and go on adventures. However, a large part of the mechanics of the game deal with the kingdom building. Throughout your adventure you collect things to help your kingdom grow, and that is a big part of the gameplay as well.”

Tell us about the characters.

Hino: “Although there will be a wide range of characters Evan will encounter in Ni no Kuni, today I’d like to focus our attention on the five kings we will encounter in the story. As he travels to these different kingdoms, he encounters different kings. Each of these kingdoms Evan travels to has their own respective issues and problems. Through helping the kingdoms resolve these issues, Evan grows as a leader, as a king. There are important lessons that Evan learns from each kingdom, which help him grow as a leader.”

How did you improve the battle system?

Hino: “Even in the era of the first Ni no Kuni, I could tell that there was a new trend in RPG combat. People really wanted something cool and flashy. So we put a lot of effort towards the effects and action sequences in our combat system. We also significantly improved the system mechanics behind switching characters. Additionally, Higgledies can be used to help stop a boss or to implement a special attack. There will be multiple levels of strategy in switching characters for different kinds of support. Compared to standard RPG combat, this gameplay is really fun.”

Will the old cast return, such as Mr. Drippy or Oliver?

Hino: “Although I can confirm that there will be all sorts of cool characters in this sequel, for now the characters that are returning will remain secret. I would love for our fans to play the game and enjoy the surprises.”

Will there be multiplayer?

Hino: “Yes, there will be multiplayer. You will be able to play online with your friends in various capacities.”

Do I have to play the first game to understand the story?

Hino: “So this is a completely different story. Even those who have not yet played the original will enjoy immersing themselves into this game. That being said, there are easter eggs that players familiar with the original will notice, and they might enjoy the game on a different level than those who have not played the original. But either way, you will still be able to enjoy the game all the same.”

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《第二国度 2 王国再临》概要介绍 王国模式判明

　　LEVEL-5 预定于 11 月 10 日发售的PS4 / PC平台游戏《第二国度 2 王国再临》于本周FAMI通杂志L5特集中公开游戏详情介绍。

　　在游戏中将导入玩家作为“王”，率领军队和民众的要素，并且还存在有新系统“王国模式”，为王国导入人才与技术，从而能在冒险中获得更多加成效果。

　　可以在与现实不同的另一个幻想世界“二之国”冒险的本作，玩家将作为被国家流放的少年王“艾邦”，为了建立新的国家而旅行，因此这次的主题就是如何成为新的“王”，而游戏系统也与其息息相关。游玩本作可以从物语与系统两方面体验作为王的喜悦与苦恼。

　　为了建立新的国家旅人的艾邦，为了达成目的，要与称为“守护神”守护国家的巨大幻兽结下契约才可以。在“玉神塚”这一场所镇守的守护神，会给与想成为王的人试炼，只有完成试炼的人，才承认其拥有王的资格。在二之国中旅行，与守护神们缔结契约，成为伟大的王统一二之国的一天绝对会到来。

　　而本作的战斗为在3D空间自由移动攻击，动作性很高，其中与艾邦等人心灵相通一同战斗的精灵福喵，和它之间进行连携这一系统尤为重要，它们可以在攻击回复等各种方面辅助玩家，如何下达正确指示引出福喵的力量，将很大程度上左右战局走向。

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Ni no Kuni II details Higgledie Leaders, teases Kingdom Mode

Level-5 has updated the official Japanese website for Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom with new screenshots and information on Higgledie Leaders, advice from Lofty during battle, and a teaser for the kingdom-building Kingdom Mode.

Get the information below.

■ Higgledie Leaders



If you look closely enough, you’ll see a slightly stylish Higgledie among a group of Higgledies. This is the “Higgledie Leader.” There are various types of Higgledie Leaders.

—The Higgledie Leader brings together a big group of Higgledies. A circle can be made around the Fire Higgledies, and a special icon will be shown above the Higgledie Leader.



—If you issue an order to the Fire Higgledies, they will form a dome-shaped defense barrier around Evan.



—The defense barrier negates the the damage Evan receives. By making appropriate use of Higgledie Leaders in this way, you can fight through battles more with an upper hand.



Depending on the Higgledie Leader, the role of the Higgledies will significantly change.

■ Lofty’s Advice

Lofty will sometimes give you battle advice. When the enemy is down is your chance to strike! Use skills to deal heavy damage.





■ Kingdom Mode

By introducing new people of talent and technology to the kingdom established by Evan, you can receive various benefits on your adventure and in battle. By assigning people of talent to the right places, you can develop the kingdom more efficiently.



In order to develop your kingdom, you must focus not only on the castle, but manage the various facilities and people of talent around the castle. Since developing the kingdom results in a more favorable journey for the player, be sure to build up your kingdom.

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As for how you will build your kingdom, more information will be shared in a future update.

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom will launch for PlayStation 4 and PC on November 10.

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Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Delayed Until January 19
《第二国度 2 王国再临》释出第 3 波宣传影片 宣布延期至 2018 年 1 月推出

　　LEVEL-5 制作与日本发行、BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment 全球发行的 PS4 / PC 角色扮演游戏《第二国度 2 王国再临（二ノ国II レヴァナントキングダム）》，现宣布为了提升游戏质量，发售日将从原定的 2017 年 11 月 10 日延至 2018 年 1 月 19 日，同时释出第 3 波宣传影片。

　　《第二国度 2 王国再临》是以有别于现实世界的另一个时空的世界为背景的《第二国度》系列最新作，叙述年幼的王者伊凡（Evan）因为阴谋而遭到放逐，经历了与至亲至爱诀别的他，决定要打造属于自己的王国。 游戏中玩家将扮演伊凡，体验少年成为伟大王者、讨伐巨恶的故事。

　　本次公布的第 3 波宣传影片与先前的 E3 宣传影片内容相同，不过额外加上了日文字幕。

   

   

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom delayed until 19th Jan, 2018

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe announces today that the release of Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom has been postponed until 19th January, 2018. To communicate this change to fans, Akihiro Hino - CEO and President of the world-renowned video game studio Level-5 – has released a video available here

"We have decided that more development time is required in order to deliver the full Ni no Kuni II experience to our fans. I deeply apologi s e to those who have been looking forward to the game's release. Please rest assured, however, that we will continue to strive to provide a deep and satisfying single player experience that our fans can look forward to enjoying.", said Akihiro Hino CEO and President of LEVEL-5 Inc.

The video also contains more info regarding online mode and E3 awards.

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom will be available on the PlayStation 4 system and PC on 19th January, 2018.

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《第二国度 2 王国再临》最新 29 分钟试玩视频

　　SDCC 期间BNGI 北美发布了《第二国度 2 王国再临》的29分钟试玩视频，从视频中可以看到本作的战斗画面、部分剧情以及人物介绍，这款作品将会在 2018 年 1 月 19 日发售。

   

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Ni no Kuni II King's & Prince's Editions Revealed
《第二国度 2 王国再临》美版豪华限定国王版王子版内容公开

　　LEVEL5 制作的《第二国度 2 王国再临》美版 PS4 “国王版”及“王子版”内容及预览图正式揭晓，王子版内容包括游戏本体、限定铁盒包装、限定幕后制作影像蓝光光碟、季票，而国王版这将在此基础上追加久石让作曲的原声集黑胶唱片、20cm高的《第二国度 2 王国再临》主题音乐盒与 148 页的设定集。目前 Bandai Namco Entertainment 美国在发布本条消息后就删除了原文，所以特典内容有变更的可能性。

　　《第二国度 2 王国再临》将于 2018 年 1 月 19 日发售，登陆 PS4 及 PC 双平台，可以在与现实不同的另一个幻想世界“二之国”冒险的本作，玩家将作为被国家流放的少年王“艾邦”，为了建立新的国家而旅行，因此这次的主题就是如何成为新的“王”，而游戏系统也与其息息相关。游玩本作可以从物语与系统两方面体验作为王的喜悦与苦恼。





Prince's and King's Editions Starts Your Journey With These Regal Editions

Beginning today, Ni no Kuni fans will be able to pre-order Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom and start a journey that will enchant both their consoles and their hearts, as they set out as the young king Evan into Ding Dong Dell and beyond. To add even more magic to your adventure different editions will be available to pre-order:

PlayStation 4



• Standard Edition: Full game and postcards – ￡54.99

• Prince's Edition: Full Game, The Kingmakers: An exclusive making-of Ni no Kuni II on Bluray disc that will reveal the hidden secrets of the game’s design and development, a SteelBook case and the Season Pass – ￡84.99

• Digital Prince's Edition: Full Game and the Season Pass – ￡69.99



• King's Edition: Full Game, The Kingmakers: An exclusive making-of Ni no Kuni II on Bluray disc, The sound of Ni no Kuni II: a vinyl record featuring Joe Hisaishi-composed main theme in a beautiful pop-up gatefold slip, The Evolution of a King diorama figure, a 20cm tall rotating music box that plays the game's main theme, The Art of Ni no Kuni II: an exclusive 148-pages artbook featuring concept art from Momose-san and LEVEL-5, an exclusive SteelBook and, finally, the Season pass – ￡139.99



Windows PC



• Standard Edition: Full game – digital only – ￡49.99

• Prince's Edition: Full Game, Season Pass – digital only – ￡69.99

• King's Edition: The full Game as a download code and all the content listed in the PS4 King’s Edition: the vinyl, the making-of Bluray, the diorama music box, the artbook, SteelBook and Season Pass – ￡129.99

For those who pre-order the game a Special Sword set (5 weapons) will be available for free.



The Season Pass included in the Prince’s and King's Editions will feature 2 additional pieces of content and will be available as a standalone purchase for ￡20.00

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom will be available on the PlayStation 4 system and PC from 19th January, 2018.

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom North American Special Editions

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Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Gamescom 2017 trailer, screenshots

Bandai Namco has released the Gamescom 2017 trailer and a new set of screenshots for Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom.

The trailer focuses on Roaldn, a president from Ichi no Kuni, as he is transported to Ni no Kuni and becomes a close companion of Evan Pettywhisker, the deposed king of Ding Dong Dell. Two new characters are also introduced: Nerea, the beautiful queen of the land of Thalassea, and Leander, her advisor.

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is due out for PlayStation 4 and PC on January 19.

   

   

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Level-5 CEO teases Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch for PC

A PC version of Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch may be in the works.

When asked by PC Gamer at Gamescom 2017 whether the PlayStation 3 title would ever come to PC, Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino laughed and responded, “I’ll leave that up to your imagination for now, but stay tuned for more official announcements. I’ll leave it at that.”

The sequel, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, is due out for both PlayStation 4 and PC on January 19.

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Ni no Kuni II details Thalassea, Capstan Upon Hull, Kingmaker Brineskimmer, Kingdom Mode, and skirmishes

Level-5 has updated the official Japanese website for Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom with new screenshots and information on the water country of Thalassea, the port town of Capstan Upon Hull, a new Kingmaker named Brineskimmer, Kingdom Mode, and skirmishes.
http://www.ninokuni.jp/

Get the information below.

■ World

Thalassea



Thalassea, a water country ruled by the beautiful Queen Homedias. It is said to be a country of strict law enforcement and control, and whose people are constantly monitored by the “Eye of the Queen” that projects from the sea.

Celius

“The prosperity of this kingdom is a result of the power of Her Majesty the Queen.”



A close associate of Queen Homedias of Thalassea. He is frighteningly sharp, but is no match for the Queen, who ends up stomping on him with high heels. He is cold enough to make extremely “strategic” judgments.

Homedias

“Why would the populace gather for an inexperience man like yourself?



The beautiful queen that rules over Thalassea. She keeps the people in order with various strict laws, but keeps the country at peace through the skills of Celius. There is a major secret known only by the Queen and Celius, which is connected to the reason she imposes such strict laws.

Capstan Upon Hull



Capstan Upon Hull is a small port town that makes a living off the shipbuilding business. There seem to be skilled shipbuilders here. However, the town has few people and an unusual atmosphere. It seems that some sort of accident occurred here.

■ Characters

Boddly

“The ‘Divine Boddly National Archive’ does not allow first time customers. Please go home.”



Age unknown. Director of the Goldpaw National Archives. As someone who has been handed down the history of Ni no Kuni, she is said to be a living history book, and tells Evan and company of “The Legend of Brahavan.”

■ Kingmakers

Brineskimmer, a Kingmaker



The Kingmaker of Thalassea. At the bottom of the sea, there is a king’s cradle that rarely manifests. Brineskimmer can swim around freely in the sea, and specializes in water and ice attacks. It is accompanied by a servant called “Odis, the Sea God,” who also possesses great power.

■ Kingdom Mode

Estavania, the Country Established by Evan



Expand your territory, construct buildings, and put talented individuals to work!



Weapon and armor production workshops, magic research establishments, shops… by constructing buildings and putting talented individuals to work within them, you can produce the items and abilities necessary for Evan’s journey.

Assemble talented individuals from the world of Ni no Kuni!



A country is defined by its people. As a country gets bigger, its people multiply, and as its people multiply, the country gets bigger. In order to increase your country’s power, it is necessary to gain the trust of the people as king and give everyone the thought, “I want to live in Estavania.” Scouting talented individuals will contribute significantly to the development of your country.

■ Skirmishes



In Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, there are “skirmishes” different from your usual adventure during which it is necessary to advance as a country and as an army against enemies and monsters.

During a skirmish, the entire field becomes the battlefield.

Rotate Between Four Units!



A strategic brawl! Units have affinities. Controlling the better army class is the key to victory. Rotate your units and respond to the challenge of the approaching enemies!

Turn the Tables!



Each commanding officer has their own tactics. Make skillful use of these tactics to win the battle.

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom will launch for PlayStation 4 and PC on January 19.

《第二国度 2 王国再临》公开新要素「进军战斗」、「王国模式」与 4th 宣传影片
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　　LEVEL-5 预定在 2018 年 1 月 19 日发售的 RPG《第二国度 2 王国再临（二ノ国 II レヴァナントキングダム）》（PC / PS4）于近日公开了新消息以及第四波宣传影片。

《第二国度 2 王国再临》4th 宣传影片（英语发音日文字幕）

   

　　全世界累计 190 万套销售成绩的《第二国度》系列最新作。 本篇报导将稍加介绍，野外地图全体化为战场的「进军战斗」，以及在伊凡（エバン）创造的国度「爱斯塔巴尼亚（エスタバニア）」召集优秀的人才壮大国家，并生产出旅程必要道具或能力的「王国模式」等新要素。

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公开《第二国度 2 王国再临》第四波宣传影片！
游戏新要素「进军战斗」与「王国模式」情报公开！

由 LEVEL-5 制作出品，全世界累计 190 万套销售成绩的《第二国度》系列最新作《第二国度 2 王国再临》，随着公开第四波宣传影片，也公布公开了游戏内的新要素。

第四波宣传片在官方网站中公开中

在影片开头，首先出现了在第一国度，罗兰（ロウラン）他濒临垂危的身影。 身为第一国度年近五十的大总统，为什么会发生如此危机呢？

野外地图变成了战场！？ 新要素「进军战斗」登场





在进军战斗中，所有野外地图将会变成战场！
每只军队都有各不相同的适性，将有利的兵种控制得当才是致胜关键。

扩张领土、确保人才！ 「王国模式」登场






伊凡创建的国度，其名为「爱斯塔巴尼亚」。
能生产武器与装备的工房、魔法研究所，还有商店等。 在城镇中建造这些建筑物，并召集优秀的人才工作，生产出伊凡在旅程中必要的道具与能力。
在第二国度中召集优秀的人才，壮大国家势力吧！

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