Soul Hackers 2," the latest title in ATLUS' Devil Summoner series and 25th anniversary title, was officially announced on Monday, February 21, 2022.
Two weeks have passed since the "Soul Hackers 2 Launch Commemorative Special, " which was so full of information that we wondered if we were allowed to give out so much information at the time of the announcement, from the powerful live broadcast of the battle of the dead to the presentation of the game. Time flies.
I'm sure many of you have already pre-ordered the standard and limited edition "Soul Hackers 2 25th Anniversary Edition " for PS4 and PS5. The limited editions are limited, so be quick!
Soul Hackers 2" will be released on August 25, 2022 (Thursday ), about half a year from now, so we were just taking it easy when the official site was updated! New information has been released!
ATLUSの「デビルサマナー」シリーズ最新作「ソウルハッカーズ2」が家庭用ゲーム機で発売決定！
Updated story and character information!
Soul Hackers 2" will take place a little further in the future, around the middle of the 21st century.
The story of "Soul Hackers 2" will take place in the future, in the middle of the 21st century.
The Story
It is a story of the middle of the 21st century, a little further into the future than now.
Devil Summoners are people who live in the dark society with supernatural power "demons".
They work in the dark, protecting and supporting society from behind the scenes.And then there is "Aion," another being who watches over the world.
This being, born from the furthest reaches of technology and beyond human knowledge, detects the destruction of the world at a certain time.Aion's Ringo and Fig descend to the human world in order to avert its doom.
They go to protect two people who are needed to avert the destruction, but both have already been killed.Ringo performs a "soul hack," a special ability of Aion's, and revives the target.
Given a "second chance," Ringo and Fig join forces with other Devil Summoners, who have been revived by their regrets over death, to pursue a mystery with the future of the world at stake.Will they be able to avert the crisis of doom?
Fans of the series, as well as fans of ATLUS games, will already be familiar with "Devil Summoner" and "Devil".
We would love to delve a little deeper into words like "Aion" and "Soul Hack," but we ' ll leave that for a later time.
Ringo (CV : Tomoyo Kurosawa)
I came to bring you back from here.
...... to stop the end of the world.
One of the agents of Aion, the next generation of electronic life.
A newborn being, he has a strong curiosity about society, culture, and human emotions.
He stands on the front lines with Alou and other Devil Summoners, working hard to avert doom.
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Fig (CV : Nanako Mori)
You will need a commander who has a bird's eye view of the situation.
I would like to support from the rear.
Like Ringo, she is one of Aion's agents. She is cool and thoughtful, and is like a big sister to Ringo, who is going at her own pace.
Fig also has an interest in and admiration for humans, and is very friendly toward them. She is good at analyzing information and providing logistical support.
Alou (CV : Kaito Ishikawa)
Let's not fight like this!
It's wrong! Wake up!
An agent of Devil Summoner's organization, Yatagarasu, one of the "targets for protection to avert the destruction of the world" detected by Aion.
She was apparently killed during an undercover operation, but was revived by Ringo's soul hack.
Normally, he is a quiet young man of few words. However, he is honest, has a passionate heart, and values morality. For this reason, he often clashes with Milady.
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Milady (CV : Ami Koshimizu)
I can't stand the thought of that man alive and well: ......
I can't stand it.
An agent of the Phantom Society, an organization of Devil Summoners. Killed by an ally for some reason.
He is revived by Ringo's soul hack and accompanies Ringo to find out why he was killed.
He is calm and rational. He sometimes makes ruthless judgments because he values rationality and efficiency, but it seems that his past experiences are involved.
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Saizo (CV : Masaya Matsukaze)
Damn, summoners, they are all such a pain in the ass.
It's so annoying.
Free Devil Summoner. He was killed by an agent of the Phantom Society, but Ringo's soul hack revived him.
He works with Ringo and his friends for a certain purpose.
He is a romantic, charming, and cool person. He is good at reading the atmosphere and acting accordingly, and often mediates between Alou and Milady. He is the lubricant of the team.
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The main character " Ringo ", " Fig ", " Arou ", who is an agent of Aion, and " Milady ", who is a member of the Phantom Society, which also appeared in "Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers", and "Saizo", who is an agent of Aion. All three Devil Summoners have their own unique and fascinating personalities.
All three Devil Summoners will be revived by Ringo's "Soul Hack," but we'll have to wait to find out how that happens and where the story takes us!
Let's learn the "keywords" of the story!
Not only "Soul Hackers 2", but movies, comics, games, and anime have "keywords" that are unique to each work.
Some keywords and settings are so difficult to understand that it is sometimes difficult to remember them and concentrate on the story.
In this work, in addition to the familiar settings of the series, many new story keywords will appear, so be sure to study them carefully so that you can smoothly immerse yourself in the story !
Devil Summoner
Devil Summoner" is a fundamental setting that appears in the "Devil Summoner" series, including this title.
Devil Summoners are beings who make contracts with demons and use their incredible power to solve problems that are beyond the reach of human knowledge.
On the other hand, there are also many Summoners who use their powers for evil, such as assassinations and crimes.
In Devil Summoner, Ringo is involved with two opposing organizations, the Phantom Society and the Yatagarasu, in order to avoid destruction.
COMP
A gadget used by Devil Summoners to assist in summoning demons.
The shape of the COMP varies from person to person, and it can be modified into the form of a favorite item or ornament.
Since the COMPs of "apples" are specially modified with Aion's technology, they can be equipped with demons directly on the COMPs themselves.
Aion agents
Aion's agents are beings detuned into humanoid form to facilitate intervention in the world of humans, dispatched by Aion, a being beyond human knowledge that has detected the destruction of the world.
In this work, "Ringo" and "Fig" are such agents.
They have their own will and are biologically equivalent to human beings, but they seem to be able to use their Aion abilities to a limited extent.
Soul Hack
One of Aion's functions is the ability to interfere with and improve a person's soul and mind.
Ringo" performs a soul hack on a person who has just died and interferes with the person's memories at the time of death. It seems to bring out the person's regrets about death and revive them when they strongly desire to live.
As mentioned in the character introduction, "Alou," "Milady," and "Saizo" seem to be revived by soul hacks.
The ability is so mysterious that even "Ringo" and "Fig" do not understand everything about it...but it seems to be an important word in the story.
Demon
The devil is a familiar presence in ATLUS works and no longer needs any explanation.
It is a spiritual being that has existed since ancient times and has been with mankind.
The term "demon" does not necessarily mean an evil being, but rather that gods and fairies are also collectively called demons.
Devil Summoners make contracts with demons and use their powers through their own COMPs.
Of course, it is possible to combine demons in this game as well.
The same demons may look different depending on the game, so let's look forward to seeing what kind of demons will appear in the new game.
Sabatos
When fighting a demon, if you attack the enemy's weak point or make other appropriate attacks, the demon will summon its "friends" to attack the enemy at once with the command "Ringo". This is called " Sabato.
It can be likened to an all-out assault in the "Persona" series.
It seems to be able to wipe out enemies and inflict powerful damage on bosses, so it will be a key element in the battle.
Capital and Realm
The setting of the game is Japan's "capital city," where "Ringo" and his friends run around.
Within the city, where many ordinary people live, there is a city called "The Hidden City of Real m," where only Devil Summoners can enter.
In the realm, demons walk around with Devil Summoners, and it seems that there are many facilities for Summoners to combine demons, strengthen COMP, and gather information.
Covenant
At the scene of the murder of a target that Fig was chasing, a dying message was left behind in a quantum code that cannot be deciphered by human technology.
The analysis of the dying message revealed that the only word left behind was " Covenant.
What does the word " covenant " mean and how does it relate to the story?
Let's make our reservations and wait for more information!
There are still a lot of mysteries, but we are sure that many of you are eager to play "Soul Hackers 2" now that the new information has been released!
Pre-orders for the standard and limited edition "Soul Hackers 2 25th Anniversary Edition" for PS4 and PS5 are now open at all retailers, and the DLC that comes as a bonus with the limited edition "Soul Hackers 2 25th Anniversary Edition" is as follows Images of "Ai-Ho-kun" and "Mary-style maid uniform", which are the bonus items for the limited edition "Soul Hackers 2 25th Anniversary Edition", have also been released!
Ai Ho Kun" looks cute, of course, but I'm curious about his skill " Soruhaku ". What kind of ability does he have?
The "Mary-style maid outfit" seems to change the hair color of "Ringo" as well as the "Persona 5" Costume & BGM Set 2, which is an early purchase bonus.
The "Soul Hackers 2 25th Anniversary Edition" will be available in limited quantities, so be sure to pre-order your copy now before it's gone!
For more details, please check the official "Soul Hackers 2" website!
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