Summary<\/h3>\n\n- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess will release day one with Game Pass as well as on Xbox Series X|S and Windows in 2024. <\/li>\n
- Check out all the latest gameplay on the newest Capcom game set in a Japanese-inspired universe, all revealed during the Xbox Partner Preview <\/li>\n
- Hear directly from Director Shuichi Kawata as well!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess<\/em><\/strong><\/a> is a highly unique, Japanese-inspired single-player game that blends multiple genres to create an action-packed adventure unlike any other! First revealed in June last year during Xbox Games Showcase 2023<\/a>, this new title from Capcom will release day one with Game Pass, as well as on Xbox Series X|S and Windows in 2024.<\/p>\nA New Tale of the Kami Awaits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mononoke_SS_00-106a597c697a449ecd4a.jpg\")
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe story begins when the legendary Mt. Kafuku is covered by an evil defilement and the 12 masks, including their special powers, are stolen. Our protagonist, Soh, must work together with Yoshiro, the Maiden with divine powers, to purge and cleanse the villages of the defilement.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe masks worn by Soh and the villagers each feature a different divine power, and these powers are the key to protecting Yoshiro. As you cleanse additional villages from their evil defilement, you\u2019ll recover more masks and work together with the various villagers that each mask unlocks to bring Mt. Kafuku back to its original beauty.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mononoke_SS_04-1647fec923765b601a20.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nStrategic Actions with Dancing Swords and Commands<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\nThe game combines the exhilarating action of \u201cdancing swords\u201d with the strategic element of deciding which villagers will join you on your journey to cleanse each village. The cycle of preparing for battle during the day and protecting the Maiden and the village from evil spirits of the mountains (\u201cThe Seethe\u201d) at night is critical to Soh\u2019s success. Let\u2019s look at the gameplay during both day and night.\u00a0<\/p>\n
During the day, explore the village, purge defilements, and rescue villagers so they can join you in battle. Repair contraptions to give you an advantage against The Seethe\u2019s attacks at night.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe rescued villagers will fight alongside Soh \u2013 but the decision on which power to grant to each villager is up to you. Different masks will grant different powers that help some villagers excel at close-range attacks, while others can heal your crew. Think strategically about which villagers you enlist and where to station them ahead of battle. For example, those with superior melee attacks on the front lines, with long-range attackers in the rear. Use the terrain to your advantage, prepare your positions, and get ready for epic battle once the moon begins to rise.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nEach village features the recognizable Torii gates, and ultimate success is decided upon whether Yoshiro, the divine Maiden, can successfully pass through those gates before she faces defeat at the hands of The Seethe. But watch out! Each Torii gate is connected to an evil universe, providing an entrance for The Seethe. Guide Yoshiro to the Torii gates to purge the defilement and save the village.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nHow to use time wisely before sunset is crucial. In addition to time management, players must strategize for their battle at night. The players\u2019 strategies alongside resource and time management skills are put to the test.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nightfall brings a distinct blend of intense action and real-time strategy. Protect the Maiden from the oncoming threat of The Seethe by commanding your enlisted villagers while simultaneously doing battle, facing off against The Seethe with Soh\u2019s unique dance-like sword attacks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mononoke_SS_11-6e61c6f9a47cfd2adeed.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nIn the trailer, you also got your first look at \u201cKagura\u201d \u2013 traditional \u201cdances\u201d derived from the Shinto religion in Japan that has been passed down from generation to generation to purify the defiled. Both Yoshiro and Soh perform Kagura in their own notable ways.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We have named this unique action, in which the player purges the defilement by \u201cdancing,\u201d the \u201cDancing Sword Action.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNeed to change strategies on the fly? Each villager can be reassigned new roles and repositioned throughout the village any time at night. Protect Yoshiro by making critical calls and decisions in this ever-changing environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Seethe: Evil Spirits Called Upon by the Defilement<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mononoke_SS_14-3e09361b08a997af2a1c.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nThe Seethe take many different demonic shapes and forms, with various attacks and abilities. Each enemy is inspired by various Japanese yokai \u2013 a catchall word for all manner of ghosts, shapeshifters, demons, monsters, and more \u2013 and historic folklore. The Seethe, designed carefully by the director, offers an inside look at the dark aesthetic that immerses Soh and the villagers throughout each night\u2019s battle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnd if The Seethe aren\u2019t enough, the latest gameplay trailer revealed the even more powerful \u201cFestering Seethe.\u201d Catch this intense battle against the Festering Seethe!\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mononoke_SS_17-a102ec2faa954d5b5e26.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nHear From Director Shuichi Kawata<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\u201cI hope you enjoyed the new trailer for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess<\/em>! It\u2019s been a while since the title was announced last year, but I hope the new gameplay you just watched was worth the wait. After releasing Shinsekai: Into the Depths<\/em><\/strong> four years ago, we\u2019re ready to open a new chapter for players around the world to enjoy.<\/p>\nThis game features a very distinct blend of action and strategy genres and takes strong inspiration from various elements of Japanese culture. With all of that, we\u2019re excited (and maybe a little nervous\u2026in a good way!) to have everyone experience this game.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We are currently in the final stages of development, and the team is working hard to be able to deliver the best experience this game can offer, so we hope you look forward to it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mononoke_SS_18-973db9a887ad60d65e1d.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess will Launch in 2024<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\nKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess<\/em><\/strong><\/a> <\/em>is planned for release day one with Game Pass, as well as on Xbox Series X|S and Windows in 2024. For even more on Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess<\/em>, watch the Capcom Highlights Day 1 broadcast here on their official site<\/a> on March 7, 2024, starting at 3:00pm PT. We hope you tune in!\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess<\/em><\/strong><\/a> is a highly unique, Japanese-inspired single-player game that blends multiple genres to create an action-packed adventure unlike any other! First revealed in June last year during Xbox Games Showcase 2023<\/a>, this new title from Capcom will release day one with Game Pass, as well as on Xbox Series X|S and Windows in 2024.<\/p>\n The story begins when the legendary Mt. Kafuku is covered by an evil defilement and the 12 masks, including their special powers, are stolen. Our protagonist, Soh, must work together with Yoshiro, the Maiden with divine powers, to purge and cleanse the villages of the defilement.\u00a0<\/p>\n The masks worn by Soh and the villagers each feature a different divine power, and these powers are the key to protecting Yoshiro. As you cleanse additional villages from their evil defilement, you\u2019ll recover more masks and work together with the various villagers that each mask unlocks to bring Mt. Kafuku back to its original beauty.\u00a0<\/p>\n The game combines the exhilarating action of \u201cdancing swords\u201d with the strategic element of deciding which villagers will join you on your journey to cleanse each village. The cycle of preparing for battle during the day and protecting the Maiden and the village from evil spirits of the mountains (\u201cThe Seethe\u201d) at night is critical to Soh\u2019s success. Let\u2019s look at the gameplay during both day and night.\u00a0<\/p>\n During the day, explore the village, purge defilements, and rescue villagers so they can join you in battle. Repair contraptions to give you an advantage against The Seethe\u2019s attacks at night.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The rescued villagers will fight alongside Soh \u2013 but the decision on which power to grant to each villager is up to you. Different masks will grant different powers that help some villagers excel at close-range attacks, while others can heal your crew. Think strategically about which villagers you enlist and where to station them ahead of battle. For example, those with superior melee attacks on the front lines, with long-range attackers in the rear. Use the terrain to your advantage, prepare your positions, and get ready for epic battle once the moon begins to rise.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Each village features the recognizable Torii gates, and ultimate success is decided upon whether Yoshiro, the divine Maiden, can successfully pass through those gates before she faces defeat at the hands of The Seethe. But watch out! Each Torii gate is connected to an evil universe, providing an entrance for The Seethe. Guide Yoshiro to the Torii gates to purge the defilement and save the village.\u00a0<\/p>\n How to use time wisely before sunset is crucial. In addition to time management, players must strategize for their battle at night. The players\u2019 strategies alongside resource and time management skills are put to the test.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Nightfall brings a distinct blend of intense action and real-time strategy. Protect the Maiden from the oncoming threat of The Seethe by commanding your enlisted villagers while simultaneously doing battle, facing off against The Seethe with Soh\u2019s unique dance-like sword attacks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n In the trailer, you also got your first look at \u201cKagura\u201d \u2013 traditional \u201cdances\u201d derived from the Shinto religion in Japan that has been passed down from generation to generation to purify the defiled. Both Yoshiro and Soh perform Kagura in their own notable ways.\u00a0<\/p>\n We have named this unique action, in which the player purges the defilement by \u201cdancing,\u201d the \u201cDancing Sword Action.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Need to change strategies on the fly? Each villager can be reassigned new roles and repositioned throughout the village any time at night. Protect Yoshiro by making critical calls and decisions in this ever-changing environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Seethe take many different demonic shapes and forms, with various attacks and abilities. Each enemy is inspired by various Japanese yokai \u2013 a catchall word for all manner of ghosts, shapeshifters, demons, monsters, and more \u2013 and historic folklore. The Seethe, designed carefully by the director, offers an inside look at the dark aesthetic that immerses Soh and the villagers throughout each night\u2019s battle.\u00a0<\/p>\n And if The Seethe aren\u2019t enough, the latest gameplay trailer revealed the even more powerful \u201cFestering Seethe.\u201d Catch this intense battle against the Festering Seethe!\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI hope you enjoyed the new trailer for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess<\/em>! It\u2019s been a while since the title was announced last year, but I hope the new gameplay you just watched was worth the wait. After releasing Shinsekai: Into the Depths<\/em><\/strong> four years ago, we\u2019re ready to open a new chapter for players around the world to enjoy.<\/p>\n This game features a very distinct blend of action and strategy genres and takes strong inspiration from various elements of Japanese culture. With all of that, we\u2019re excited (and maybe a little nervous\u2026in a good way!) to have everyone experience this game.\u00a0<\/p>\n We are currently in the final stages of development, and the team is working hard to be able to deliver the best experience this game can offer, so we hope you look forward to it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess<\/em><\/strong><\/a> <\/em>is planned for release day one with Game Pass, as well as on Xbox Series X|S and Windows in 2024. For even more on Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess<\/em>, watch the Capcom Highlights Day 1 broadcast here on their official site<\/a> on March 7, 2024, starting at 3:00pm PT. We hope you tune in!\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nA New Tale of the Kami Awaits<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess will Launch in 2024<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n