Sony Computer Entertainment re-revealed The Last Guardian for PlayStation 4 during its E3 2015 press conference this evening. And it will launch in 2016.
“I could not be happier standing here today,” Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida said on stage. “You don’t know how long I have waited for this moment to re-introduce The Last Guardian with first ever gameplay on PlayStation 4.”
The Last Guardian is developed by SCE Japan Studio in collaboration with genDesign, game director Fumito Ueda’s new studio comprised of veteran developers that led the creation of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus.
Get seven minutes of PlayStation 4 gameplay and a new fact sheet below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
Overview
In a strange and mystical land, a young boy discovers a mysterious creature with which he forms a deep, unbreakable bond. The unlikely pair must rely on each other to journey through towering, treacherous ruins filled with unknown dangers. Experience the journey of a lifetime in this touching, emotional story of friendship and trust.
Key Features
- An Unlikely Companion: Discover a fantastical beast named Trico who will act as companion and protector, forging a bond that drives an emotional and harrowing journey.
- Truly Unique Gameplay: Take control of an ordinary young boy who must communicate with his gigantic companion in order to overcome obstacles and survive mysterious dangers.
- A Beautiful Fantasy World: Through advanced lighting and particle effects, detailed environments, and lifelike character animation, Blackbird transports players to a breathtaking world filled with crumbling ruins and mysterious secrets to discover.
