Fresh off the success of Persona 5, Atlus is nearly ready to release their next title, Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception, due on May 23rd.
A blend of visual novel and strategy-RPG, the developer no doubt hopes to snag fans of both genres with this hybrid release.
Mask of Deception begins atop a snowy mountain where the protagonist awakens in an unfamiliar wilderness, surrounded by deadly creatures, with nothing but a hospital gown and a splitting headache. However, he’s rescued by a beautiful girl named Kuon, who sports both adorable animal ears and a beastlike tail. Finding that the hapless man has no memory of anything, Kuon decides to take the amnesiac into her care, naming him Haku. As their journey takes them across the land, Haku will encounter colorful characters, build deep relationships, battle ruthless enemies, and find himself inexorably dragged into the political machinations of the mighty nation of Yamato.
With the title out this month, here are two new trailers to help build your anticipation. The first focuses on one of your companions, Nekone, and the second on the world you'll find yourself traveling and battling through.
The game will be released on both the Playstation 4 and Playstation Vita simultaneously. Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth will then follow up the story immediately after Mask of Deception when released on November 30th.