NIS America has announced that they will be porting the latest title in the Ys series, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, to the PlayStation 5. This version will include all previously released cosmetic DLC from prior versions of the game, with some other upgrades as well.

Here is some information from the press release:

Renowned adventurer Adol “the Red” Christin and his companion Dogi arrive at Balduq, a city annexed by the Romun Empire, only for Adol to be detained before their adventure can begin. While imprisoned, Adol meets a mysterious woman named Aprilis who turns him into a Monstrum—a being with supernatural Gifts and the power to exorcize monsters.

Now, Adol must team up with his fellow Monstrums to fend off the fearsome threats emerging from the shadowy dimension known as the Grimwald Nox, unravel the mysteries of the Monstrum curse, and discover the truth behind the unrest within Balduq. Join Adol in this iteration of the Ys series coming to PS5™!

Learn more at: [https://play-ys.com/ys-ix]

Key Details:

  • Feared Protectors: Play as any of the six notorious Monstrums, each with their own unique Gifts that grant abilities, such as scaling sheer walls or detecting hidden objects, to protect the city from shadowy creatures.
  • The World Within the Walls: Explore the massive city, accept quests to aid the townsfolk, and enter the Grimwald Nox to vanquish the threats to Balduq.
  • Strength of the Night: Familiar mechanics such as Flash Move and Flash Guard allow you to outmaneuver your foes, while new additions such as Gifts and Boost Mode further augment your ability to fight.

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox will be launching on the PlayStation 5 in the spring of 2023. Pre-orders for the Limited Edition are available now via NIS America’s Online Store for $89.99, which includes a copy of the game, official soundtrack CD, prequel short novel “The Lost Sword,” art card collection, 200-piece puzzle, and collector’s box.

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