XSEED Games has announced Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion is coming to various platforms this fall. This entry features new friends, a new setting and a new curse that is sure to terrify and delight fans of the series. The game will be releasing on the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and for PC here in the West, there will also be a couple of physical edition releases to choose from. The first is the “Ayame’s Mercy Edition” it includes a copy of the game with a reversible cover, ‘Save Yourself’ LED blue candle styled after the in-game save points, 64-page artbook, ‘Ayame’s Mercy’ lenticular art card, an ‘evidence kit’ and an Amare Est Vivere ‘Medical Kit’ metal outer case. This limited edition will be available for pre-order through the XSEED Games Store and at some retailers for $79.99. A standard edition of Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion will also be available for a $49.99.
Here is more from the Press Release:
Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion follows three high school friends; Haruka Nanami, Nemu Takanashi, and Maria Hitsugi, as they explore the Amare Est Vivere Hospital, testing a local urban legend as the streamer Nemu seeks to boost her subscriber count. Unfortunately for the three girls, the legend of “Ayame’s Mercy” is true, and they trigger a decades-old curse that sends them into a dark realm. Together they must avoid the vengeful spirit of Ayame Kirishima and other horrors from the hospital’s dark past as they search for a way to dispel Ayame’s curse once and for all.
The cult-classic Japanese horror franchise returns with new characters, a new setting, a terrifying new curse, and a brand-new look allowing for more thrills and chills! Players can freely explore the fully 3D rendered halls of the Amare Est Vivere Hospital in both third- and, for those brave enough to take a closer look, first-person viewpoints as they try to keep the girls alive. This new perspective complements the series’ visual novel-style storytelling, pairing updated visuals with gruesome descriptions and spine-tingling binaural audio accompanied by the original Japanese voiceovers. Featuring six chapters, with eight additional scenarios and plenty of Wrong Ends for players to discover as they uncover the truth behind “Ayame’s Mercy” and escape with their lives, Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion is the perfect entry point for new horror buffs while keeping longtime fans on the edge of their seats.
Developed by MAGES. and published in North America by XSEED Games and in Europe by Marvelous Europe, Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion is scheduled for release for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PS4™ system, and Windows PC via Steam this fall. The PS4™ and Switch™ system physical “Ayame’s Mercy Edition” and standard versions will be available shortly for pre-order on the XSEED Games Store and at participating retailers for a MSRP of $79.99 and $49.99, respectively. Details on digital availability will be revealed at a later date. This title has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
