Bandai Namco Entertainment America shared new gameplay details for ONE PIECE ODYSSEY, an all-new JRPG based on the mega-popular ONE PIECE series that offers a story rooted in canon. The latest look at the game delves into its features and reveals more moments from the Kingdom of Alabasta, a fan-favorite story. ONE PIECE ODYSSEY will be released on January 13, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via STEAM.
In ONE PIECE ODYSSEY, players explore new and familiar environments that are richly detailed and visually authentic to ONE PIECE, discovering new areas and hidden treasures on their quest. The game features classic and exciting turn-based battles that incorporate ONE PIECE traits by allowing players to swap between their favorite Straw Hat crew members and use their unique abilities to take on powerful enemies and massive bosses. In addition to the main story, fans can adventure into the world of ONE PIECE by discovering hidden side stories and embarking on Bounty Hunts that pit protagonist Luffy against dangerous enemy pirates.
The exciting battles of ONE PIECE ODYSSEY they allow players to use various attacks and items, as well as combine types with different characters and abilities to exploit enemy weaknesses. The game’s epic battles feature a unique mechanic where players overcome typical situations in ONE PIECE called Dramatic Cutscenes that occur with specific combat conditions that drive player progression, allowing the Straw Hat crew to earn more experience to complete tasks.
ONE PIECE ODYSSEY transports the Straw Hat crew to a mysterious new island where players embark on various challenges that connect the “past” and “present” of ONE PIECE and fight against powerful enemies and massive bosses in exciting turn-based battles. The game will take fans on a journey into a world of epic dramatic adventures, where an original story and new characters developed under the guidance of series creator Eiichiro Oda await to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the ONE PIECE series.