CyberConnect2 has announced .hack//Z.E.R.O. the first entry in the long running .hack series since 2010's .hack//Link.
Along with the announcement of the new title, CyberConnect2 has announced that moving forward the series will be self-published by the company, and not Bandai Namco.
While information is limited at this time, you can check out the new teaser trailer below, or visit the new website.
Update:
In an interview published by Famitsu, the following pieces of information has been revealed.
- The title is .hack//Z.E.R.O. and not connected to the Novel .hack//Zero
- The title will have a larger focus on the real-world side of the series, and will explore the differences between the players and their in-game selves.
- Timeline wise, Z.E.R.O. is set in the "near-future"
- Development is being handled by both original team members, and newcomers who grew up playing games.
- Z.E.R.O. will retain its RPG roots, but will incorporate action adventure elements as well.
- The original logo has been removed to further stress this is a new project under CyberConnect2's control, and not Bandai Namco.
The Rebirth of .hack:
The .hack series has always been developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, but for .hack//Z.E.R.O., Bandai Namco Entertainment has given CyberConnect2 permission to manage the entirety of the project from planning and development to release. It will be a title that is fully self-published by CyberConnect2.
World-renowned violinist Taro Hakase has penned the music, kick-starting the project to the dexterous tune of his violin. .hack//Z.E.R.O. will be a novel RPG experience that blends the series’ trademark duality of fantasy (game world) and reality (real world) with modern expectations, infused with 100% pure CyberConnect2 spirit. The game will be enjoyable for both veteran fans and new players alike. Please look forward to this newest iteration of .hack.
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