The anime streaming site Crunchyroll has just released a brand-new announcement trailer forOne Punch Man: World, an upcoming multiplayer game based on the popular anime and manga seriesOne Punch Man.The trailer offers fans a first glimpse at this new project, which had not previously been announced publicly.
One Punch Manis a franchise with a broad fan base around the world: the manga series is one of the best-selling of all time, and the anime adaptation has been widely praised by critics and audiences. The series has seen a handful of video game adaptations, includinga crossover eventwithOverwatch 2earlier this year. However, based on what is revealed in the announcement trailer,One Punch Man: Worldappears to be the most ambitious gaming project ever attempted in theOne Punch Manuniverse.
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In the announcement trailer, posted by the official Crunchyroll YouTube channel, viewers are shown a few sneak peeks of the gameplay features in the upcoming title, along with partial clips from several cutscenes. Based on what is shown, it looks likeOne Punch Man: Worldwill be a 3rd-person multiplayer action game, where players control characters from theOne Punch Manuniverse and cooperatively battle a variety of villains and monsters. There will also be a degree of open world exploration, providing opportunities to interact with NPCs and, potentially, other players.
The video description of the announcement trailer offers further information about the upcoming game. Among other things, the description confirms that the game’s story will recount the events of the anime’s first season, letting players experiencesome ofOne Punch Man’smost iconic arcsfor themselves. The description also hints at features such as in-game rankings, a central hub where players can “meet friends, take on missions, and team up for raids,” and an in-depth combat system featuring “perfectly timed dodges, skill combos, and spectacular ultimates.”
At this early stage, a lot of information aboutOne Punch Man: Worldremains unknown. Even so, the announcement of a multiplayer game set in the universe of such a beloved anime series will certainly be exciting for fans of the franchise and multiplayer game enthusiasts alike. If, as the trailer suggests, players in this upcoming game will get the chance to control some of the manyunique and powerful characters inOne Punch Man, thenOne Punch Man: Worldis sure to offer some memorable and exciting gameplay experiences.
One Punch Man: Worldis coming soon for Android, IOS, and PC.
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