Loop8: Summer of Gods has been confirmed to be releasing in Spring 2023, XSEED Games has revealed. The platforms will be Switch, PC, Xbox One, and PS4 though will also be playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The trailer that has been released introduces the English voiceovers. Japanese voiceover will also be available when Loop8: Summer of Gods is released.
The story of Loop8: Summer of Gods follows protagonist Nini and his schoolmates who are locked in a battle against a demonic force known as the Kegai. The Kegai have almost wiped humanity out making Nini’s battle a kind of last stand. Nini travels to Earth to one of its sanctuaries, having been raised on a failed space station called Hope. Nini has the power of Demon Sight that gives him links to the gods, so he can relive the month over and over to make different choices that could see him and his allies beat the Kegai or see humanity driven to extinction.
The key features of Loop8: Summer of Gods include:
Choices That Can Change the World – Loop8’s emotion-driven AI system responds to every action and decision players make. Characters’ emotions and stories will vary greatly based on player choices, making each playthrough wholly unique.
A Beautiful Seaside Town Brimming with Mystery – A nostalgic and beautifully recreated snapshot of rural Japan circa 1983, Ashihara is home to a colorful cast of characters, each harboring their own secrets to uncover. Will players’ choices make them trusted allies…or mortal enemies?
Live an Ordinary Life, Fight Extraordinary Enemies – Build bonds with Ashihara’s residents while protecting the town from the ever-present threat of the Kegai, repeating the cycle to uncover how everyday actions impact battles in the Underworld, and vice versa.
Relive the Past to Alter the Future – Though the deadline for humanity’s extinction draws ever closer, Ashihara’s fate remains in your hands. Repeatedly return to the start of August, alter your actions, and see how they turn the tides of destiny across multiple endings.
Source: Press Release