Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has revealed two new playable fighters from classic manga Yu Yu Hakusho and Hunter X Hunter, Yusuke, Toguro, Kirua and Kurapika have joined the roster of upcoming game Jump Force.
Kirua is the third son of the Zoldyck family – the most infamous and deadly assassins of the world. He was expected to join them, but chased his own fate by running away from home to become a Hunter. Kurapika also had a difficult family history – as the last survivor of his clan. They are both very strong fighters that value their friends and they will do anything to defend them!
The four new characters follow the announcement last week that Yugi Muto, protagonist of Yu-Gi-Oh!, will also be a playable character in the game – fighting with his summoned Duel Monsters cards. A new real-world stage is also unveiled, the Himeji Castle one of the most remarkable Japanese site will become an arena for the coming fight.
The Jump Force Collector’s Edition will be available from €299.99, and will contain:
- Full game release of JUMP FORCE
- Season Pass (9 additional characters, also purchasable separately)
- 30cm exclusive Diorama of Naruto, Luffy and Goku.
- SteelBook
- 3 Art Boards (28x28cm)
Players that pre-order any versions of the game will in addition receive a new lobby vehicle, as well as three exclusive avatar costumes. A closed beta test is scheduled for Jump Force 12-14th of October for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. All of this comes alongside the announcement that Jump Force will launch in February 2019 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
Source: Bandai Namco press email