TOKYO , June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KLab Inc., a leader in online
mobile games, announced that its hit 3D action game Bleach: Brave Souls will be available on
Xbox consoles from today, Thursday, June
27.
The Nintendo Switch version is scheduled to be released at a
later date.
This title supports English, Japanese, French, and Traditional
Chinese, and can be enjoyed by players from around the world
(excluding mainland China and
other specific regions) with access to the Xbox Store.
To commemorate the release of Brave Souls on new platforms, an
interview was conducted with Masakazu
Morita, the voice of BLEACH protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki.
Details on the Xbox & Nintendo Switch Versions of Bleach:
Brave Souls
Bleach: Brave Souls is an exciting 3D action game which was
released as an application for smartphones in 2015 and is based on
the highly popular manga and animation series, BLEACH. A
long-running title loved by many anime and game fans alike, the
game is also available on PC and PlayStation®4 and has achieved 90
million downloads worldwide.
Game Controller Support - A Must-Have for Smooth
Gameplay
Support for game controllers is available in all game modes.
Players can now immerse themselves in the world of BLEACH,
magnified on televisions and other large screens. Defeat Hollows
and move around with ease by using a game controller.
Cross-Platform Play Available - Play Against Smartphone and
PC Users from Around the World
Players can cross-platform play with Brave Souls users on other
platforms.
Team up with other players to take down enemies in multiplayer
"Co-Op Quests", or join forces with up to five other players from
around the world to defeat powerful bosses in the highly
challenging "Epic Raid" quests.
All players will receive rewards by defeating enemies in Co-Op
Quests and Epic Raids. Communicate with fellow players while
playing by using the different template options available on the
on-screen chat to devise a strategy.
Xbox Store
https://www.xbox.com/games/store/bleach-brave-souls/9nnrnx65nknb
*Total number of
downloads includes users who have downloaded the game more than
once.
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*For the Xbox, support
is provided for Xbox One with backwards compatibility also
available for Xbox Series X|S.
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*Support is not
provided for use on multiple devices. Existing accounts on
smartphones, etc. cannot be carried over to the Nintendo Switch or
Xbox.
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Masakazu Morita's Thoughts on
Brave Souls Reaching its 9th Anniversary & His Experience
Playing the Game on Xbox and the Nintendo Switch
How do you feel about Brave Souls celebrating its 9th
anniversary this coming July?
Morita: I have no words other than to express my
gratitude towards Brave Souls.
In Brave Souls, there are parts that go beyond the story shown
in the last anime series. I was able to have a very unique
experience of learning more about my character and bringing more
depth to my performance through Brave Souls before playing the part
of Ichigo in the BLEACH TV Animation Series: Thousand-Year Blood
War.
Fans seem to share similar feelings towards Brave Souls. The
game alleviated that feeling of loss that came with the conclusion
of the last series. I have even received letters from fans stating
that they have continued to play Brave Souls for many years after
its release, giving me a great sense of fulfillment.
Also, Brave Souls contains not only content from the original
manga, but also content from the novels. Being able to bring
together the world of BLEACH just shows how big of a role Brave
Souls is managing to fulfill.
Could you share a few words on how you feel about Brave Souls
expanding to other platforms such as Xbox and the Nintendo Switch
after 9 years since its initial release?
Morita: There are so many ways for people to enjoy
gaming. Some tend to play on their smartphones while out and about
while others, of course, love to play from the comfort of their own
homes. Now there are even more options for fans to choose from, so
they can enjoy Brave Souls in a way that best suits their
lifestyle.
Everything has been set in place so that gamers who prefer to
use controllers and a big screen can enjoy playing Brave Souls on
their day off. By playing the Xbox and Nintendo Switch versions, I
believe that smartphone users such as myself can begin to
understand the comfort of using a controller along with a big
screen to play games. Support for home gaming platforms will likely
be a good chance to deliver a new experience to players.
How was your experience playing the Nintendo Switch and Xbox
versions?
Morita: I was able to enjoy Brave Souls in a
different way compared to when playing on a smartphone. My hands
don't get in the way of the screen, so the appearance of a wider
display allowed me to feel more immersed in the experience. Not to
mention the fact that I have been playing games since the NES era,
so being able to use a controller was comforting.
It felt like I was wielding a strangely familiar
Zanpakuto. Almost as if my past self that had begun with an
Asauchi in the shape of an NES had now reached the Bankai
stage by grasping the Switch and Xbox controllers (laugh). I felt
some comfort from being able to press buttons on the Xbox, while
the Switch allowed for smooth controls with its flexible
joysticks.
Please share the appeal of the Xbox and Nintendo Switch
versions to the players that are planning on playing on those
platforms.
Morita: For the Switch, being able to play in handheld
mode allowed me to enjoy Brave Souls in a similar way to when
playing on a smartphone. Xbox and Nintendo Switch players can
experience the feeling of slashing away with a Zanpakuto by
pressing down on the controller buttons. And of course, there is
definitely an impact that comes with playing on a large screen, so
I definitely recommend trying out the game on these consoles.
Please share your thoughts on the design for the 9th
Anniversary Renewed version of Ichigo Kurosaki.
Morita: I mean, the design is really, really awesome. The
9th Anniversary Renewed version of Ichigo Kurosaki portrays the
power of Mugetsu taking form in Ichigo. This design only appeared
very briefly in both the original manga and the anime, but it looks
so cool. This form is very popular among fans, so I can see a great
deal of significance in revealing it as one of the 9th anniversary celebration
characters.
From his Special Move to his visuals, this version of Ichigo
Kurosaki has been incorporated into the game in a way that results
in a character that both beginners and long-term players would very
much want to get their hands on. Also, the game mechanics and
graphics - including the backgrounds - in Brave Souls have been
tastefully brushed up on, making the design of the 9th Anniversary
Renewed version of Ichigo Kurosaki look great in-game. I hope that
everyone manages to receive the 9th Anniversary Renewed version of
Ichigo Kurosaki. Be sure to keep trying your luck with the Summons
(laugh).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6hA5OOl8kw
Lastly, please share a message for BLEACH and Brave Souls
fans, as well as for any new players who are considering playing on
the Xbox and Switch versions.
Morita: BLEACH has been around for a very long time. Time
has passed, and children who had once watched BLEACH beside an
older sibling have now grown-up. They are now capable of
experiencing the BLEACH anime and manga themselves, as well as
playing Brave Souls. I urge those long-time fans to take a chance
with the game and experience what was not possible in the past;
having the ability to control Soul Reapers and Quincies at your
fingertips. The game properly captures the world of BLEACH, giving
you an experience where it almost seems as though you yourself have
become the character you are controlling. By reading into the
details of BLEACH through the anime series and manga, I am certain
that players will be able to further enjoy Bleach: Brave Souls.
With the addition of the Xbox and Switch versions to the
existing available platforms, there are now more variations of
playstyles to choose from. After nine years since the initial
release, some potential players may feel hesitant to jump in on
playing Brave Souls, but rest assured that the game has been
designed in a way that allows players to have fun regardless of
when they joined. There is even a system in place in-game where
experienced players give support to beginners, so don't hesitate to
give Brave Souls a try. Also make sure to check out the video
guides made for beginners available on the official YouTube
channel.
As can be seen from the above, Brave Souls features a welcoming
environment for beginners. Any fans of BLEACH should be sure to
join the world of Brave Souls.
Reference: https://www.inside-games.jp/arti/R7nRSyg/
*This press release is a digest of the interview article
released by the Japanese game media, "Inside".
Campaign Information
In-Game Campaigns
9th Anniversary Celebration Summons
Event Period: Thursday, June
20 16:00 to Friday, July 19
15:59 (JST/UTC+9)
This Summons features the 9th Anniversary Renewed version of
Ichigo Kurosaki and the Japanese Parasol 2024 versions of Shunsui
Kyoraku and Nanao Ise.
Official Showcase
Video:
https://youtu.be/GgrNC9h99to
Free Thousand-Year Blood War Summons
Event Period: Thursday, June
20 16:00 to Wednesday, July 31
15:59 (JST/UTC+9)
Don't miss out on a special one-time Summons that guarantees a 5
Star Thousand-Year Blood War character.
Free Seasonal Brave Souls Summons
Event Period: From Thursday, June
20 16:00 (JST/UTC+9)
One free x10 Summons every day for up to ten days.
In addition, the 9th Anniversary Celebration: New Platform
Release Campaign is also currently underway. Various features
celebrating the release of Brave Souls on new platforms are also
available, beginning with free packs exclusive to the Xbox version
of the game and more.
*Please note that campaign contents are subject to change
without notice.
*Please check the in-game news for further details.
Promotional Campaigns
New Platform Release Gift Campaign
Xbox Release Gift Campaign Period:
Thursday, June 27 to Wednesday, July 10 23:59 (JST/UTC+9)
Switch Release Gift Campaign Period:
Coming soon
To celebrate the release of Brave Souls on the Nintendo Switch
and Xbox, a repost campaign is being held where participants can
win amazing prizes such as an Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and
Brave Souls merch.
*Please note that campaign contents and the campaign period are
subject to change without notice.
Read the original press release
(https://www.klab.com/en/press/) for more information.
Overview of Bleach: Brave
Souls
Platform:
iOS /Android™/PC/PS4™/Nintendo Switch/Xbox
One
*The
Nintendo Switch release is scheduled for a later date
Genre:
3D Action
Price:
Free-to-play (In-game purchases
available)
Official
Website:
https://www.bleach-bravesouls.com/en/
Official X
Account:
@bleachbrs_en
Official Facebook
Page:
https://www.facebook.com/BleachBS.en
Official YouTube
Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1QJ4uNQeijEx0jlo4nqauA
Official
Instagram:
@bleachbravesouls_official
Official Discord:
https://discord.com/invite/bleachbravesouls
Official TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@bleachbrs_en_official
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