News aboutOne Piece Odysseyhas been scarce since Summer Game Fest, but Bandai Namco revealed the next big date for new reveals in a developer video. The Straw Hat Pirates will soon embark on a new journey this year inOne Piece Odyssey, a turn-based RPG featuring new, original characters by creator Eiichiro Oda.Bandai Namco released a new developer video featuringOne Piece Odysseyproducer Katsuaki Tsuzuki, ensuring news about the game is coming soon. Tsuzuki confirms the game will be present atTokyo Game Show 2022with a dedicated presentation. The broadcast is set for September 15, the first day of Tokyo Game Show 2022, at 3 PM CEST. Additionally, Tsuzuki will relay the new information with hosts Marika Kohno and Shohei Taguchi.RELATED:One Piece Odyssey Gets New Gameplay Trailer at Summer Game FestExclusive information and big surprises will be revealed during the broadcast according to Tsuzuki. Tsuzaki hopes fans will tune into the livestream for an opportunity to see livegameplay footage ofOne Piece Odyssey. Furthermore, the producer teases that some reveals were hinted at within a prior series ofOne Piece Odysseydeveloper diaries. The livestream is expected to elaborate on those teases with full-fledged reveals.
Bandai Namco prepared a new key visual forOne Piece Odysseyahead of the Tokyo Game Show 2022 broadcast. The key visual depicts Monkey D. Luffy overseeing a mystical geyser, highlighting the game’s theme of adventure. Tsuzaki wants players to relate to the concept art and feel like they’re “touching the world ofOne Piece.” Near the end of the video, Tsuzaki confirmsOne Piece Odysseyis entering the final stages of development and the team is working hard to ensure players can enjoy the game to its fullest.
Tokyo Game Show 2022 will be a major showcase for Japanese games from major publishers and indie developers alike, soOne Piece Odysseyshould benefit from the extra exposure at the event. Bandai Namco must do its best to highlight thestrengths ofOne Piece Odysseyin the upcoming livestream.One Pieceis one of the most renowned IPs to come from Japan, which means Tokyo Game Show 2022 is the right place to showcase the new game.
VariousOne Piececharacters have been confirmedforOne Piece Odysseysuch as Zoro, Nico Robin, and Chopper. Bandai Namco is expected to reveal more characters serving as playable characters and antagonists at Tokyo Game Show 2022.
One Piece Odysseyreleases in 2022 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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