Today Spike Chunsoft released a brand new trailer of the upcoming Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne.
The trailer focuses on new members of the cast starting with the new candidate for the titular throne, Melty Pristis.
We also take a look at Sakura Element, Tiga Rauleon, Salum, Pooka, and Wolf.
On top of that, we also learn the release dates, January 29, 2021, for North America and February 5 for Europe.
You can check the trailer out below.
The accompanying press release also included official descriptions for all the new characters and gameplay features, alongside new images.
Melty Pristis
VA: Sora AmamiyaA nun of the Transcendent Dragon Church, which worships the Holy Dragon, and the sixth royal candidate of the Kingdom of Lugunica.
Polite, respectful, and humble, those who encounter her tend to be stricken with a desire to protect her.She takes on any challenge with her utmost effort, but she can be a bit of an airhead and often makes careless blunders.
Melty’s Knight
Tiga Rauleon
VA: Toshiyuki ToyonagaMelty’s Civil Official Sent by the Transcendent Dragon Church
Sakura Element
VA: Aya HiranoReticent Bodyguard
Salum
VA: Shunsuke TakeuchiPuck’s Admirer
Pooka
VA: Kaede HondoMysterious Assassin Targeting the Royal Candidates
Wolf
VA: Hiroki TakahashiGame System
A tactical adventure utilizing Subaru’s “Return by Death” ability, a key element much like in the original works.Adventure Part
Progress through the story mainly through conversations.
The smooth character animations and fully voiced dialogue brings the story to life.Movement Part
Take control of Subaru to speak with characters, check out points on the map, and gather items and information. Obtaining useful items and intel is key to completing missions successfully.Briefing
Devise plans with allies to decide how to proceed through upcoming missions. Subaru can propose opinions based on any items and information that have been gathered to affect the actions of his allies.Mission
Take action to resolve conflicts standing in the way of Subaru and his friends. Players can only control Subaru, and his allies move independently based on the decisions made during Briefings.
Incidentally, we learn that the English voice cast will return to reprise their roles in the game. English voice-overs will be available as a day one patch for the North American and European version.
If you’re unfamiliar with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne, you can read an official description below. You can also check out the original announcement and the latest trailer.
The game is coming this winter for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
