Previously only announced for PlayStation 4, Bandai Namco and Level-5 revealed today that Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is coming to both PS4 and PC in 2017. As USGamer adds, Ni no Kuni II will have a simultaneous worldwide release on both platforms, meaning that players in North America and Europe won’t have to wait for a localization.
Discussing the reasoning behind a PC version, Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino told GameSpot, “The technology is evolving, and having a PC version means the game is more accessible for everyone overseas.” As for why they made a sequel to Ni no Kuni, Hino said, “Ni no Kuni was such a huge hit, especially in Western countries, and Level-5 really felt the affection. Even I was surprised to have so many fans, so that was the main reason for a sequel.” The gameplay shown off in the above video is from a recent event where Ni no Kuni II was running at 30 frames-per-second. According to Hino, the final build will run at 60fps, even on a standard PS4.
Here’s the description for Ni no Kuni II:
In the world of Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, players enter the kingdom of Ding Dong Dell, where cats, mice, and humans once lived in harmony. After a treacherous coup, Evan, the young boy king of Ding Dong Dell is banished from his kingdom. Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom recounts the story of this deposed king and his journey to build his own kingdom and unite the entire world.
Supporting Evan on his adventure are f...