Press release:
IRVINE, Calif – June 15, 2020 – Just announced at IGN’s Summer of Gaming showcase, “13: Sentinels: Aegis Rim” is coming to the PlayStation 4 on September 8!

Pre-order the game at physical retailers now to secure your exclusive artbook, featuring Vanillaware’s signature painterly illustrations. A digital artbook will be available with digital pre-orders from PlayStation Store, coming soon.

The 13 Stories Trailer introduces the protagonists of the intertwining stories:

The Release Date Announcement Trailer is available now on the official ATLUS West channel.

Due to the impact of COVID-19 on our production schedules, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim will only include Japanese VO at release on September 8. A free English VO patch will be available after launch. The exact timing will be shared at a later date.

About 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
Vanillaware, the storytellers behind Odin Sphere and Dragon’s Crown, craft a sci-fi mystery epic spanning thirteen intertwining stories.

Uncover the truth and delve into a 2D sidescrolling adventure featuring gorgeous art and environments. Then, battle the kaiju in fast-paced, top-down combat. Customize the Sentinels with an arsenal of mechsuit weaponry, and fight to defend humanity!

Key Features:

Beautifully rendered in Vanillaware’s signature hand-painted visual style
Uncover a deep story through visions of the past and the future
The doomsday clock is ticking. Become a Sentinel pilot, customize your mech, and fight waves of kaiju in top-down tactical combat

Along with the recognition of Japanese game industry leaders, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim has won numerous awards. Below is a list of its official accolades:

Japan Game Awards 2019, Future Division Winner
Famitsu Dengeki Game Award 2019, Best Scenario Award & Best Adventure Award (2 divisions)
Japan Otaku Awards 2019, Grand Prize
IGN Japan Game of the Year 2019, 6th Place
IGN Japan User’s Choice 2019, 2nd Place
Weekly Famitsu (PS4 Special Feature, sold March 12th, 2020), Ranked in 10th for “”PS4 Must-Play Titles,” selected from all PS4 titles ever sold
51st Seiun Award, Media Category, Nominee

Pre-order 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim from physical retailers to secure a bonus artbook while supplies last!
Launch Edition – €59.99

Artbook while supplies last

About ATLUS
With a wealth of award-winning titles, such as the Game Awards 2017 “Best RPG” winner and “Game of the Year” nominee, Persona® 5, the legendary cult classic JRPG Shin Megami Tensei® series, the groundbreaking action-adventure/puzzle game Catherine™, and many more, ATLUS delivers unforgettable, story-driven gameplay experiences to enthusiastic and dedicated fans around the globe. Learn more about ATLUS at www.atlus.com

Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround

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Tags: 13 Sentinels, Adventure games, Aegis Rim, Atlus, Playstation, PS4, Strategy games, Vanillaware