XSEED Games Reveals Akiba's Trip: Undead and Undressed Director's Cut to Have Limited Retail Release
TORRANCE, Calif. — March 3, 2023 — XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that their upcoming action-RPG, AKIBA'S TRIP: Undead and Undressed Director's Cut will be available digitally on Nintendo Switch™ in North America and Europe for $29.99/€29.99/£24.99 when it releases this summer, with also a limited physical Day 1 Edition available for a MSRP of $39.99 on the XSEED Games Store and at participating retailers in North America. Additionally, “Kati's Route,” the new content which follows Finnish exchange student and part-time maid Kati Räikkönen, will be available to players of the original release as downloadable content on the PlayStation®4 and Windows PC for $7.99/€7.99/£6.99 at launch.
Updated from its original release for a new generation, AKIBA'S TRIP: Undead and Undressed Director's Cut places players in the role of Nanashi, an otaku mysteriously transformed into a vampire and thrust into a conspiracy of “Synthisters” plaguing the electronics mecca. Alongside a colorful cast of allies known as the 'Akiba Freedom Fighters,' Nanashi must defend his fellow otaku from vampire predators, discovering that the best strategy to defeat them is to strip them of their bare essentials and expose them to the cleansing power of the sun! Featuring a fully voiced “true ending” route starring lovable maid Kati, original side quests introducing more offbeat otaku denizens of Akihabara, and an arsenal of new weapons and armor, AKIBA'S TRIP: Undead and Undressed Director's Cut brings modern supernatural adventure for the Japanophile of discerning tastes.
Developed by Acquire, AKIBA'S TRIP: Undead and Undressed Director's Cut will release this summer in North America and Europe digitally on the Nintendo Switch™, and as DLC on the PS4™ system and Windows PC. A limited physical Day 1 Edition containing a musical selections CD and a set of nine oversized art cards featuring original illustrations by various Japanese artists to commemorate the 10-year anniversary since the release of the original title with be available for pre-order in North America shortly. This title is rated “M for Mature” on console platforms by the ESRB, and is not rated for PC.
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About XSEED Games
XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous, Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a variety of third-party partners and independent developers. The company's portfolio of published games and series' include STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, No More Heroes, Corpse Party, AKIBA'S TRIP, and Granblue Fantasy: Versus; along with new titles from independent developers including Potionomics and Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories. XSEED Games has grown its reputation among global gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach for quality games.