Several months ago, From Software offered up a teaser clip related to its forthcoming project that ended with the phrase "Shadows Die Twice" at the end of the footage, leaving many to wonder what exactly the developer has in store for gamers with its next title. Now, in order to satiate fans' cravings for new information about the release, alleged details about the forthcoming game from the studio seem to have leaked online ahead of its formal reveal.
According to a post on 4chan's /v/ forum, From Software's "Shadows Die Twice" project will be somewhat similar to Dark Souls "in gameplay and atmosphere", but will differentiate itself from the company's action-RPG trilogy by "being a lot more open" and "not having the clear level/Boss design" while also containing "a more directly told story." Should the leak be accurate, then the studio's next game will "draw inspiration from both Bloodborne and From Software's old PS2 game Kuon" with gameplay being similar to the former, but being "more vicious and brutal."
The leak goes on to suggest that From Software's "Shadows Die Twice" project will have "skills" that include "different melee moves, passives, and magic," but it "won't have endless skill trees" that are "big flashy Diablo-style attacks". What's more is that "trick weapons" will supposedly make an appearance, with some having "3 forms, others [having] 2, and there are many weapons that are always 2-handed or 2-part". Allegedly, the game will not feature "side arms or shields," but players can utilize blocking and countering with their weapon, with each having a "unique counter ability."
When it comes to the narrative in From Software's "Shadows Die Twice" game, the leak details that its story focuses on "an ancient cult, that has been using farmers for their dark rituals since hundreds of years." This sect is terrified of "the end of the world" and they "sacrifice people at their shrine of blood" while also carrying out experiments on them. Apparently, "many of the creatures will be the result of the experiments," with these enemies often losing their limbs or heads in combat, leading to some spawning parasites "from their beheaded selves, somewhat like Resident Evil 4."
As far as the main character in From Software's next title is concerned, the leak claims that players will "start the game as a heavily maimed and disfigured person at the edge of death" who is then "saved by a mysterious leader who gives you a new face" that will prompt a character creator feature. The figure who saves the protagonist "replaces [their] missing arm" with a "multi-functional device" that operates as a prosthetic for the majority of the game, "but can also be used a some kind of grappling gun to reach higher levels."
Evidently, "Shadows Die Twice" will exist within "a dark fantasy world" that resembles "ancient Japan", it will mostly "take place in rural places, but there will be a bigger city to explore later." Its size will be a lot "more open world than [From Software's] previous titles, but not fully like Skyrim," with the developer offering "multiple inter-connected levels, that are much larger with multiple possible paths".
Finally, this particular rumor infers that From Software's next game will have PvP elements, as one will be able to "enter the world of another player and take control of a monster" with the creature then getting "a slight upgrade". What's more is that the "Shadows Die Twice" project purportedly contains "dynamic weather" and a "day/night system for some areas", with "night and rain" causing a higher rate of "stronger" enemies to appear.
Taking all of this into consideration, with these details relating to From Software's "Shadows Die Twice" game having come from an anonymous source on 4chan's /v/ forum, it's best to remain highly skeptical in regards to their veracity. So, while the information from this leak is certainly intriguing, it's best to wait until the studio gives the official word about the forthcoming release. Perhaps we will learn more at E3 2018.
From Software's "Shadows Die Twice" project is currently in development.
Source: 4chan