While many were hoping for a sequel toBloodborneor perhaps a new entry in the long-runningSoulsfranchise, FromSoftware surprised everyone by revealing itslong-teased project is actually a new IPcalledSekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Thanks to E3 and Gamescom, fans have gotten more details and glimpses of the game including the new grappling and combat mechanics. In advance of the annual Tokyo Game Show next week, FromSoftware has released a brand new trailer with even more intense action.
The latestSekiro: Shadows Die Twicetrailer opens with a shot of a Japanese village engulfed in flames as well as the protagonist laying on the ground in the mud and blood. Before long, the trailer cuts to plenty of action, sword fights, stealth takedowns, and interesting new traversal mechanics like wall-jumping. New abilities are also briefly shown including a stealth kill that causes a red cloud to erupt from the victim, although what it actually does isn’t revealed.
As one would expect from FromSoftware, the trailer also shows off a number ofhulking monsters and boss fights. One such fight shows the player squaring off against a smaller boss who moves around the room on nearly invisible wires as the roof of the building burns above them. Another encounter is against a hulking individual who is able to seemingly pull the player into a shadow realm during the fight and summon multiple copies of himself with a giant bladed weapon.
Even with the new abilities and traversal methods like grappling, FromSoftware promises thatSekiro: Shadows Die Twiceis actually shaping up to bemore challenging than anything the developer has madebefore. Unlike previous games, players will seemingly get two chances as dying will present players with the ability to resurrect themselves under certain conditions for a tactical advantage. In addition, the game will also be more open to different types of players, from those who want to take their time and be more methodical to others who would rather rush in head long and engage in blade combat.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twicelaunches on July 18, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
