In a new press release, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has announced the launch of One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition on the PC (via Steam), as well as on the PlayStation 4. The game will also be available on the Nintendo Switch via a digital download, but not until September 29th. The developers have also added over 40 pieces of DLC to make it the definitive One Piece Unlimited World Red experience.
One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition is a remaster for the current generation of gaming consoles. It will run at 1080p resolution, with the exception of playing it in handheld mode (720p) on the Nintendo Switch version. The game has a price tag of $39.99 and an ESRB rating of T for Teen. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. Associate Brand Manager, Randy Le, commented on the launch:
“We are excited to have ONE PIECE: Unlimited World Red make its way to the current generation of video game consoles and PCs. ONE PIECE: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition provides a treasure trove of content for gamers seeking an exhilarating action-adventure game.”
It turns out that 2017 is the 20th anniversary for the One Piece franchise. It is the best-selling manga of all time, having sold over 400 million volumes so far.
In ONE PIECE: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition, players will join the Straw Hat pirate crew as they set their sights for the Forgotten Island with their new mysterious raccoon friend Pato. After landing on the island the Straw Hat pirates are kidnapped by The Red Count; a powerful pirate who escaped the depths of Impel Down, an infamous underwater maximum-security prison for the most dangerous criminals the world has seen. Luffy must explore the Forgotten Island, accept quests from residents, and take on enemies as he attempts to save his kidnapped friends. Console players will be able to use local co-op mode to enjoy the main story with a friend or battle bosses together in Battle Coliseum. Players will be able to select from a large roster of popular ONE PIECE characters, each with their own unique attacks which fans of the show will instantly recognize.
