Game developer WayForward has announced the release date for its upcoming game,RWBY: Arrowfell. The game’s release date was featured in an action-packed launch trailer showcasing eachRWBY team member’s fighting abilities.RWBY: Arrowfellis the latest RWBY game since the multiplayer action game,RWBY: Grimm Eclipse.
Officially announced during theRWBYpanel of RTX at Home in 2021, later details such as artwork, character concepts, and gameplay were revealed that indicated the game would be a sidescroller action-adventure. The game’s story was written byRWBYshow writers Miles Luna, Kerry Shawcross, and Eddy Rivas withRWBY’soriginal voice cast coming back to play their respective characters. It takes place shortly after Volume 7 when Ruby and the gang become certified Huntresses. Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang are on a mission to uncover the mystery behind a new shadowy threat to their home. A development diary post by Chris Hoffman promises the game will bring the familiar characters to life and have heartfelt moments to the story which is canon to the show.
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WayForward also released an overview of gameplay and more information about the story overall. Players will be able to switch between team members to use their Semblances to solve puzzles and gain the upper hand in battles. The puzzles become more difficult as players progress, so combining each member’s special abilities is crucial in tackling the obstacles the story throws at the team. TheseSemblances can also be upgraded. TheRWBY: Arrowfelllaunch trailer featured the names of eachRWBYteam member along with their classic weapons, fighting styles, and Semblances in action. The trailer also succeeds in maintaining the goofy fun-loving charm the show is known for, hinting that the game will be like the show in more ways than one.
Players will also collect Skill Points that can be strengthened and customize theRWBY team’s attacks, such as melee, ranged, defense, and energy regeneration. The nonlinear environments ofRWBY: Arrowfellwill be familiar to fans of the show, with the inclusion of Atlas, Mantle, and more. Familiar characters like Penny, Winter, General Ironwood, and others will also make an appearance alongside new characters. The official release date forRWBY: Arrowfellis November 15.
Despite the fact that theRWBYseries’ developmentcompany Rooster Teeth has faced controversy in recent years, the show is still loved by its fans. However, there has been criticism for the look of the graphics, with some critics comparing it to a mobile game. WayForward is a well-respected game development company, so that shows some promise and has some fans withholding their judgment until they see how the game turns out upon release.
RWBY: Arrowfellwill launch on November 15 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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