Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a 2019 action-adventure video game developed by FromSoftware and published internationally by Activision.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a 2019 action-adventure video game developed by FromSoftware and published internationally by Activision. Set in a fictionalized version of Japan’s Sengoku period, it follows a shinobi known as Wolf as he attempts to rescue his lord and confront the conflict over Ashina’s fate. The game emphasizes stealth, exploration, and combat, especially boss battles.

Gameplay

The game is played from a third-person perspective and focuses on stealth, precise combat, and exploration. Boss battles are a major part of progression, and the combat system differs from FromSoftware’s Souls series by emphasizing posture and deflection.

Setting and story

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is set in a fictionalized Japan during the Sengoku period. The story follows Wolf, a shinobi who serves a young lord and becomes involved in a struggle over the fate of Ashina.

Development and release

FromSoftware developed the game, with Hidetaka Miyazaki directing. It was released worldwide on March 22, 2019 for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, and later arrived on Google Stadia in 2020.

Reception

The game was widely praised and received several awards, including Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2019. By September 2023, it had sold more than 10 million copies.