Soul Sacrifice: Release date and pre-order extras revealed

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Soul Sacrifice: Release date and pre-order extras revealed
Chris Brown Roadrunner Records
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Lead image Soul Sacrifice

Combining frantic real-time combat, a thrilling sense of scale, smartly interwoven cooperative play and meaningful character customisation – not to mention contributions from gaming legends like designer Keiji Inafune and composer Yasunori Mitsuda – we believe Soul Sacrifice is one of the most exciting titles on the PS Vita release slate.

For weeks now, you’ve been asking for more information about the game’s Western release and finally we can answer those questions!

Soul Sacrifice for PS Vita launches in stores and via PlayStation Network across Europe on 1st May 2013! We’re not quite ready to reveal our final box art just yet, but rest assured that the studio is working on something really epic that we look forward to sharing with you very soon!

It includes two unique costumes with which players can customise their character…

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…and three magic items to aid players in battle:

  • Spirits’ Flamepike – Shards of the spear provided by Fire spirits, unleashing a five hit combo attack with heat effects

Spirits' Flamepike

  • Spirits’ Blightstone – Explosive stones with poison effects provided by the spirits

Spirits' Blightstone

  • Spirits’ Fulgurwood – Root provided by the Thunder spirits. Tracks enemies on the ground and attacks with thunders spell

Spirits' Fulgurwood

And there’s more! Do you prefer to play with Japanese audio tracks wherever possible? Then you might want to pre-order…

Reserve Soul Sacrifice and, in addition to the in-game costume and magic bundle, you’ll also receive the Japanese voice-over pack for free. This pack will be sold separately, but the only way to get it right at launch for no added cost is to pre-order.

Thrilled to finally be able to reveal a release date to European gamers, Project Lead Keiji Inafune had this to say:

“I’m excited that we are finally able to announce the release date of Soul Sacrifice. I have put all my passion and soul into the game’s concept and my talented team has made an incredible effort to create the best game it could ever be. I’m confident that we’ve created an extremely engaging game that you will enjoy playing.

“The game has become nothing like any other game with an original and deep world settings which could only be possible in a dark fantasy environment. I’m looking forward to you being able to experience the unique adventure of real heroism in Soul Sacrifice. Immerse yourself in the world of Soul Sacrifice and have fun playing it!”

There’s plenty of information left to share and reveal for Soul Sacrifice. Keep coming back to PlayStation Blog for more updates!

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  • A_Nonny_Moose
    January 29, 2013 at 5:02 pm PST

    A DLC language track? That’s a new one.

  • darylsdn
    January 29, 2013 at 5:05 pm PST

    I had the opportunity to play the Japanese demo. It’s incredible! Definitely getting it once it’s released here.

  • Dr-abdulelah
    January 29, 2013 at 5:06 pm PST

    demo will come to Europe ?

  • iESCUDO
    January 29, 2013 at 5:07 pm PST

    Hey Chris, great news!

    Can you tell us what will be the price for this game, both GBP and EUR?

    Also can you PLEASE put Mass Effect 3 on sale if possible (DLC also if possible)?

  • XnoobsquadX
    January 29, 2013 at 5:09 pm PST

    OMFG awsome! was scared EU would be left out hanging to dry! Wohoo:p
    Now lets hope we can preorder it via the playstation store! March is gonna be the month that Vita will kick some 3ds ass!

    AGAIN OMG YUSS!!!

  • bidbaldwolf86
    January 29, 2013 at 5:09 pm PST

    The American box art on their blog looks cool so just go with that. This is definitely a day 1 buy for me. Really looking forward to getting my hands on it.

  • Silent_Gig
    January 29, 2013 at 5:11 pm PST

    YESSSSSS!
    I cannot wait, this is brilliant news!

  • PIREDERAS
    January 29, 2013 at 5:12 pm PST

    Soul Sacrifice is finally coming!!! This game is what I’ve been looking forward to play on my PS Vita for quite some time. I think it resembles Dark/Demon’s Souls, but I’m confident Mr. Inafune would never let it be a mere clone of those games. I expect more to be revealed about this game in the coming months, because I have only a vague idea about it.

  • Lord_Gremlin
    January 29, 2013 at 5:14 pm PST

    Just explain please. Can I preorder a physical copy? I don’t want large games on memory card, especially ones I intend to play for a very long time.

  • glasgowdave
    January 29, 2013 at 5:14 pm PST

    This game just looks fantastic, will be a day one download. Looking forward to hearing more about it and other vita games like Killzone.

  • SuperJag86
    January 29, 2013 at 5:17 pm PST

    This is great news, March is going have quite a few new games for Vita!
    I just have a few questions;
    Will this be a retail release or digital only?
    Do you have an approximate size for the download?
    Do you know what the price is likely to be in the UK?
    Thanks :)

  • StuDevo
    January 29, 2013 at 5:18 pm PST

    Game looks great. Day 1 purchase for me
    Any news of the demo being released in the EU?

  • extermin8or_
    January 29, 2013 at 5:19 pm PST

    Hell yeah :D damn I now need even more money in may for this and tlous joel edition… maybe this can wait a month till after my exams are over even though I REALLY want this :p

  • monoliet
    January 29, 2013 at 5:19 pm PST

    1= jessssssssss good news ( makes mi week already lots better )
    2= digital version to ?
    3= demo soon ?

    gremlin @9
    read tekst = Soul Sacrifice for PS Vita launches in stores and via PlayStation Network across Europe on 1st May 2013

    1 of 2 moast wanted games on vita in 2013 :) :) :) :)

  • monoliet
    January 29, 2013 at 5:21 pm PST

    edit skip question 2 ( also i need to read better,lol )

  • almighty-slayer
    January 29, 2013 at 5:28 pm PST

    Language track as pre-order bonus? lol.

  • monoliet
    January 29, 2013 at 5:33 pm PST

    1 – 16 = total agry = not done

    lots new misions (maps + new enemy, quest) ore big pack new weapons /armores/ spels . i have no problem if price % quality + lifespan = correct
    i wil pre order but i hope to see then price i gone pay + other extra dlc when u prorder , not some language who needs to be free .

  • Silent_Gig
    January 29, 2013 at 5:37 pm PST

    Anyone want a soundtrack to be released for this game?
    I know i do.

  • MaxiM_82
    January 29, 2013 at 5:43 pm PST

    Am I missing something from this post? How, where and when can I pre-order physical copy?

    • Chris Brown
      January 29, 2013 at 6:03 pm PST

      Hey MaxiM_82,

      There will definitely be a physical version available at the same time :)

      “Soul Sacrifice for PS Vita launches in stores and via PlayStation Network across Europe on 1st May 2013!”

      And for those of you asking about the demo and price, we’ll have news on those soon!

      Thanks!

      CB

  • monoliet
    January 29, 2013 at 5:54 pm PST

    19 @MaxiM_82
    jes u mis =Soul Sacrifice for PS Vita launches in stores and via PlayStation Network across Europe on 1st May 2013!

    store = real stores – psn = digital ( only price them stil not nowh , i hope max 45 €)

    maby tip to blog members = make dates + tipe of where u are abel to get + price in red tekst .

  • pantelis_vaan
    January 29, 2013 at 6:14 pm PST

    Any word on a PS Vita Bundle, like the one that Japan gets?
    I haven’t a PS Vita and i would get that one ,day 1 !

  • Miro33no
    January 29, 2013 at 6:19 pm PST

    This made my day a bit more brighter :) I will pre-order it as soon as possible in my local game store :) Also the fact that it will include the original Japanese voices made me happy, but to make it as a paid DLC for those who wont pre-order it seems a bit too much for me :(
    I d also like to ask if two-pack (i think its called united front double pack) will be in Europe too and if it will be available for pre-order.

  • RemyX-1988
    January 29, 2013 at 6:25 pm PST

    Glad to see there’s also a physical version. If this game were only digital, I would have had to skip it, because I don’t want to pay full price for a downloadable game. I won’t own it, and it’ll be a waste of money for me, then.

    But now that there is confirmation for a physical copy, count me in! And chances we’ll see a Collector’s Edition in a big box? Would definitely go for that one!

  • flashmozzg_vt
    January 29, 2013 at 6:27 pm PST

    I have to questions:
    1) What do you mean by pre-order? How can i pre-order psn digital copy? Does it mean I only need to but it on first days from release (like it was with Gravity Rush)?
    2) What about EU demo? I want to start progressing as soon as possible (the demo progress should be carried out to the full game, doesn’t it?).

  • tiago-kun
    January 29, 2013 at 6:30 pm PST

    So close to Last of Us, so that leaves me with two options: To buy it at a later date or cancel my Last of Us Joel Edition for the regular and buy this. Sorry Naughty Dog, but regular edition it is!

  • enzo_ferrari1
    January 29, 2013 at 6:32 pm PST

    Any chance there will be a vita bundle for the game similar to Japan? I would buy another vita just for a red one.

  • Btommo
    January 29, 2013 at 6:45 pm PST

    Been waiting for this game since the unknown teaser before it was announced D= when will I finally be able to pre-order a physical copy?

  • monoliet
    January 29, 2013 at 6:50 pm PST

    24@flashmozzg_vt

    i gone give u answord , i hope u understend .

    in psn store u have lately new section where u are abel to set preorders ( to some games , i tink nowh ni no kuni )!!! but u need to see u have mony on the psn to buy game
    1 day before ( if i am corect ) mony go of u id . then u are abel to download game on 00.00 hr morning .

    ps to sony .i hope soon when u do preorders we can dowload +-1/2 days before then download key on day ith self !+ some lower digtale price then store ;)

  • monoliet
    January 29, 2013 at 6:55 pm PST

    27@ Btommo, lol
    i tink lots of pers. not read tekst , them so happy about the game !

    read tekst = “Soul Sacrifice for PS Vita launches in stores and via PlayStation Network across Europe on 1st May 2013!”

  • monoliet
    January 29, 2013 at 6:58 pm PST

    ps. 27@ Btommo

    depents of the store u go !
    1 = them want to sel game jes/no
    2 = give them time to put game in data base of store , if not 1 month before u can forgeth it ( best if u ask stores if them gone sel , i already nowh i wil need digital to the reason , them not want to take risk )

  • Tenchuwoh
    January 29, 2013 at 7:12 pm PST

    I can’t wait for this game!It will be the first game that i will preorder in my life.It looks stunning.I hope that i wont get dissapointed with the Online Conection though,please i don’t want lags :)

  • DiscworldDeath
    January 29, 2013 at 7:38 pm PST

    Why is the USA going to get it March 13th, and we have to wait 7 weeks more?

    Sad face :(

  • DiscworldDeath
    January 29, 2013 at 7:39 pm PST

    Hm, unclear now whether it’s the Japanese only release date.

    Anyway, I want it, take it in a good way ;) We’re all allowed some friendly kvetching.

  • Wraith_Bringer
    January 29, 2013 at 7:51 pm PST

    Hi Chris,

    Can you just let me know if Soul Sacrifice is actually going to be cheaper on PlayStation Network rather than a physical copy. I mean if it’s £39.99 in shops but its the same price or higher on the PlayStation Store then I’ll get a physical copy. I was happy that Silent Hill was cheaper on PSN but game prices are rediculous.

    I’m totally aware that Sony’s PS-Store framework allows publishers to name their own price but keeping them to reasonable prices and proper devaluation over time. For example, Deus Ex was done really well and is now priced reasonably. But having games online for £57.99 all year round is a joke. They should not be sold for £57.99 anyway.

    You do need to persuade publishers to accept more reasonable launch prices. A digital download is supposed to be cheaper and the parties get more money all round. So a price like that is rediculous when a sale in the UK will get you much more over the US, Canada and Europe sale because of the transfer market.

    Please get back to me bud.

    • Chris Brown
      January 29, 2013 at 7:56 pm PST

      Hey Wraith_Bringer, thanks for your Q.

      It seems you’re not alone when it comes to wanting details on the price for Europe :)

      But right now, I’m afraid it’s still TBC. But as soon as it’s locked, we’ll make sure we let you guys know ASAP.

  • Chaosprower
    January 29, 2013 at 7:52 pm PST

    I like when preorders and limited editions come with the original soundtrack and other bonus stuff, but this one comes with…a Japanese language pack? I would rather like to know if it will come with Spanish voices.

  • Btommo
    January 29, 2013 at 7:55 pm PST

    @DiscworldDeath
    the US get it the week before us, Japan get it in march.

    @monoliet

    I read the text I just want to pre-order asap as its a game I’ve been waiting for since It was first teased, UK sites are usually good and pre-order months in advance so want to pre-order asap and know when it is possible to.

  • monoliet
    January 29, 2013 at 8:03 pm PST

    Wraith_Bringer
    u tekst

    You do need to persuade publishers to accept more reasonable launch prices. A digital download is supposed to be cheaper and the parties get more money all round. So a price like that is rediculous when a sale in the UK will get you much more over the US, Canada and Europe sale because of the transfer market.

    i agree 100% digital neet to be +- 10 € lesser then retail

    only not so hapy on u tekst =
    when a sale in the UK will get you much more over the US, Canada and Europe sale because of the transfer market.

    u not geting u already have beter service level to other europe contrys ?
    i am also not so happy 10 dollar = not 10 € – but 7.44€
    u see if them put expensife prices = lesser sale
    but if u reach whith lower price lots more sale + geting more income = win win .

  • charmoyl
    January 29, 2013 at 8:05 pm PST

    Played the Japanese demo. It was amazing! This game is as good as bought. Hope we get better box art than NA (it’s good artwork, but as boxart it’s too cluttered and busy to me). I love the covers for the double pack in Japan – especially the female character art. Will EU regions also have a “double pack” like Japan?

  • kivi95
    January 29, 2013 at 8:25 pm PST

    Aww would have liked a April release :(.

  • AlucardDHK
    January 29, 2013 at 8:49 pm PST

    Any chance of pre-ordering the PSN version, or somehow having the pre-order bonuses available on the PSN version? I prefer having my games on the more travel friendly DD format and the collector side of me gives preference to getting the collectors edition when it’s available. Since the bonuses are in digital format, i see no reason not to include them in the PSN version.

  • Lunastra78
    January 29, 2013 at 9:43 pm PST

    This game looks like a mix between Demon’s/Dark Souls + Monster Hunter. It might be the game that makes me buy a Vita!

  • anunnakid
    January 29, 2013 at 10:00 pm PST

    2 days later than Us. OK, I’m game. Thanks for the amazing work. Any news of when the demo will be available?

  • ShadowDoGGG
    January 30, 2013 at 12:55 am PST

    Am I missing something here?

    I’m excited that we are finally able to announce the release date of Soul Sacrifice. I have put all my passion and soul into the game’s concept and my talented team has made an incredible effort to create the best game it could ever be. I’m confident that we’ve created an extremely engaging game that you will enjoy playing.

    Concept? It is Monster Hunter

  • Tsubaki_14
    January 30, 2013 at 1:31 am PST

    damn, I don’t have a vita yet and saving up my cash for the very possible FFXIV:ARR limited edition, otherwise I’d pre-order it. I just hope the pricetag on the voice over DLC won’t be too much :c

  • NightRanma
    January 30, 2013 at 2:08 am PST

    This game looks cool. So obviously I’m eagerly awaiting news of how Playstation Europe plans on screwing over Australia on it.

  • razordude
    January 30, 2013 at 8:16 am PST

    So, charging for the Japanese voice track is to pay for what – the cost of recording the English track? I remember being able to switch between English and Japanese voice tracks on Dreamcast games like Sonic Adventure but I guess in the modern world we have to deal with “progress” like this.

    Oh and one of your photos has disappeared from flickr.

  • rob_dee81
    January 30, 2013 at 9:08 am PST

    first off thanks for letting us know its definitely coming to european shores, i was so happy i almost dropped my morning cuppa tea xD Secondly , to all you guys who are unsure about this still , i played the Japanese demo and WOW !! the game plays amazingly and the online was the best ive experienced , no lag at all :) this is THE game to own in May , trust me…… Personally i couldnt give a you know what about box art… they could ship the game to me inside some roadkill and id be happy lol

  • Aussieanima67
    January 30, 2013 at 9:11 am PST

    Another game not sold in Australia. Thanks for nothing. Please let this game fail.

  • DarkCrusaderBE
    January 30, 2013 at 11:48 am PST

    Will there be a PS Vita bundle with Soul Sacrifice or not? Because atm I don’t have a PS Vita but I would like the buy one with this game :)

  • rob_dee81
    January 30, 2013 at 11:56 am PST

    @Aussieanima67 Just go on ebay and purchase a european copy….. it doesnt take a rocket scientist to work that one out, ragnarock odyssey and persona 4 golden arr not out in europe yet so instead of coming on here crying and wishing for them to fail i bought the US versions off ebay …….problem solved

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