Adult Swim Games has revealed that a brand new Samurai Jack game is on the way. In collaboration with series creator, Genndy Tartakovsky, and head writer, Darrick Bachman, this title takes place directly after the final episode of the series. This 3D action experience has players battling through an alternate timeline while seeing familiar faces along the way. With dozens of combos, weapons, and abilities, this may just be the perfect game for fans of the show.
The full press release is as follows:
“Adult Swim Games, in partnership with Samurai Jack creator Genndy Tartakovsky and developer Soleil Games, has announced Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time. Based on the Emmy Award-winning series and scripted by its head writer Darrick Bachman, this new action platformer is expected to launch in summer 2020 on PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Windows PC.
Set immediately before Samurai Jack’s ultimate confrontation with his arch-nemesis Aku, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is the great stoic hero’s untold final adventure. Trapped by Aku in an alternate timeline, Samurai Jack must team up with his closest friends and allies against some of the series’ most notorious villains to fulfill his destiny once and for all.
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is made for fans of Samurai Jack and action games alike, with classic combat and gameplay, stylized 3D art design, and the series’ renowned blend of humor and drama. Slice and dice your enemies with over a dozen unique melee and ranged weapons, unlock new skills, combos and abilities, and traverse the fantastic world of the show to help Jack get home.”
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is releasing this Summer for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC. Pre-orders for the game are not currently open but will be available at a later date.
Source: PR Email