Hamburg, Germany – October 25, 2024 – Daedalic Entertainment is excited to announce that Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice, the standalone expansion to the critically acclaimed Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, will finally be available for PlayStation and Xbox players on December 6th, 2024! After a successful PC launch three years ago, this highly anticipated expansion is making its way to current-gen consoles (excluding Nintendo Switch).
PlayStation 5 and Xbox X|S -players can preorder the game starting today and get a 10% discount up until release.
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Developed by the renowned Mimimi Games, Aiko’s Choice builds upon the success of the base game, which has been widely praised for its deep tactical gameplay and immersive setting in Edo-period Japan. The expansion was a hit on PC, earning an impressive Metascore of 83 and a 93% positive rating from Steam users, while Blades of the Shogun continues to enjoy success on consoles as well.
Console players can look forward to the same heart-pounding, stealth-based strategy gameplay that made Shadow Tactics a favorite, now optimized for PlayStation and Xbox.
Pricing & Editions The game will be available at a price of €19.99 (with a 10% discount up until release for all editions). For those looking for more, other editions will be released alongside the base game:
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Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice - Base Game: €17,99 until release (€19.99 at release)
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Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice - Deluxe Edition - Includes the Aiko's Choice Base Game + Aiko's Choice Soundtrack (featuring tracks from Blades of the Shogun): €22.49 until release (€24.99 at release)
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Shadow Tactics - Ultimate Bundle - Includes the Aiko's Choice Base Game + Blades of the Shogun Base Game + Blades of the Shogun Artbook/Strategy Guide + Aiko's Choice Soundtrack: €62.99 until release (€69.99 at release)
The Artbook/Strategy Guide and Soundtrack will also be available separately for purchase.
About Aiko’s Choice
Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice takes players back to the beautiful, atmospheric world of Edo-period Japan. This standalone expansion follows the story of Aiko, the kunoichi adept, as she confronts her past alongside her deadly assassin companions. Aiko, a master of disguise, faces her former sensei and cunning adversary, Lady Chiyo, in a thrilling narrative of espionage, betrayal, and vengeance.
Players will control Aiko and four other unique characters:
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Hayato, the agile ninja who strikes from the shadows
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Mugen, the powerful samurai capable of taking on multiple enemies at once
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Yuki, the young trap-setting thief
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Takuma, the wise marksman with his loyal pet Kuma
In this tactical stealth game, players must carefully plan their moves, utilizing the unique skills of each character to infiltrate enemy bases, set traps, and outwit their foes.
Key Features
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Return to the beautifully crafted world of Shadow Tactics set in early Edo-period Japan
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Experience a new storyline centered around Aiko, one of the main protagonists of Blades of the Shogun
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Engage in three fully-fledged main missions and three shorter interlude missions
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Choose from a range of non-lethal and lethal tactics
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Sync your team's actions with the "Shadow Mode" feature for devastating takedowns
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Select from three difficulty levels, offering a challenge for both newcomers and veterans alike
Disclaimer: Aiko’s Choice is a standalone expansion and does not require ownership of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun. However, we recommend playing at least the first few missions of the main game to familiarize yourself with the mechanics, characters, and story.
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About Daedalic Entertainment
Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher that has supported indie developers for over 17 years, bringing their titles to every major gaming platform. The line-up of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new line-up of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, REVEIL, Potion Tycoon, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish! and more.
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