Get the Party Re-started When Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion Launches This Fall on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, and Windows PC in North America

XSEED Games Reveals Limited “Ayame's Mercy Edition” Available for Pre-order Now; New Trailer Showcases Brand-new Cast, Story, and Haunted Hospital Setting

TORRANCE, Calif. — March 28, 2024 — XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today joined acclaimed Japanese developer MAGES. in the full reveal of Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion and confirmed that the title will be released in North America for the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC via Steam in Fall 2024. Marvelous Europe will publish the title in Europe simultaneously. Corpse Party is back with a brand-new set of horrors that will have fans begging for mercy!

The physical “Ayame's Mercy Edition" includes a copy of Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion with reversible cover, a ‘Save Yourself’ LED blue candle styled after the in-game save points, a 64-page artbook filled with behind-the-scenes content, a spooky ‘Ayame's Mercy’ lenticular art card, an ‘evidence kit’ containing items pulled right out of the game world, and an Amare Est Vivere ‘Medical Kit’ metal outer case. This limited edition will be available shortly for pre-order through the XSEED Games Store and at participating retailers for a MSRP of $79.99. A standard edition of Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion will also be available for a MSRP of $49.99.

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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.

More information about Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion can be found on the official website. Additional information about XSEED Games' products can be found at www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, get in depth info from their developer blog, and join the discussion on their Discord server at: http://discord.gg/XSEEDGames.

About XSEED Games

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous, Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 by a small group of industry veterans, XSEED Games is headquartered in Torrance, California and publishes video games on PC and consoles in North America. The publisher's diverse portfolio of over 100 titles includes releases from Marvelous, Inc. including STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), Rune Factory, and DAEMON X MACHINA, titles from third-party partners including AKIBA'S TRIP, Corpse Party, and Granblue Fantasy: Versus, and titles from independent developers including Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin, Potionomics and Cuisineer. XSEED Games has grown its reputation among global gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach for quality games.