Bandai Namco held a live stream forScarlet Nexusat TGS 2020, revealing multiple new trailers and gameplay sequences. In particular, we learnedScarlet Nexusactually has two protagonists. The first one is Yuito Sumeragi, which we’ve seen until now. The other one is Kasane Randall, a character who was previously introduced. Turned out she’s also a protagonist. When startingScarlet Nexus, players will get to choose between Yuito and Kasane, and they each have their own distinct storyline.
The game’s cover artwork was published as well. It’s the illustration featured at the top of this story. The staff mentioned the illustration is “almost” done and will be brushed up a bit. you’re able to see the two protagonists on the front row, Kasane and Yuito. New characters who weren’t introduced yet can be seen as well.
Next, Bandai Namco revealed the scenarist ofScarlet Nexusis Takumi Miyajima, who worked onTales of SymphoniaandTales of the Abyss. Meanwhile, we already knew the game isdirected byKenji Anabuki. He worked onSymphonia, Abyss,Vesperia, Xillia,andXillia 2.
On stream, the staff said they still can’t announce a release date yet, but that the game’s development is going well.
The two new trailers can be found below alongside the gameplay sequences. The first trailer features theScarlet Nexustheme song by The Oral Cigarettes. The second trailer focuses on Yuito Sumeragi.
Scarlet NexusTheme Song Trailer:
Next, we have the new trailer focusing on Yuito:
Scarlet NexusTGS 2020 Gameplay with Yuito (1:20:48 timestamp):
Kasane Protagonist Reveal, with the protagonist selection screen at the beginning of the game (1:26:31 timestamp):
Scarlet Nexuswill be out in 2021 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X. It’ll have smart delivery between the two Xbox. You can preorder iton Amazonto support DualShockers.
