Update [Sun 18th Sep, 2022 02:45 BST]: Level-5 has now confirmed Megaton Mushashi X will launch completely in Japan on 1st December. Below is a trailer and gameplay footage (through Gematsu):

Original article [Sat 2nd Jul, 2022 02:35 BST]: Level-5 – recognized for sequence like Professor Layton, Inazuma Eleven and Yo-kai Watch – has introduced its mech RPG sport Megaton Musashi will probably be going free-to-play in Japan this Fall.

Megaton Musashi X will embody the six main content material updates Megaton Musashi acquired since its launch on Switch in 2021, and also will function new content material. This consists of Season 2 of story, PVP on-line battles, new mecha, characters, weapons and phases (thanks, Gematsu).

Save knowledge from the unique sport will carry over to Megaton Musashi X, and gamers who do that will be capable to buy a particular merchandise set that includes unique mecha. Getter Robo and Mazinger Z can even be part of the free-to-play launch of Megaton Musashi when it arrives later this 12 months.

There’s no phrase on this new model of the sport being localised, but when something adjustments we’ll let you understand. Megaton Musashi additionally goes past the sport and is accompanied by anime, manga and numerous different merchandise in Japan.

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