ATLUS shared new information for Soul Hackers 2the new sequel announced for the spin-off of Shin Megami Tenseinext coming August 26 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | Sand also on PC through Steam.
With today’s information we are told the main plot and characters of the game.
Game overview
It’s been 25 years since the release of Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, a title that has amassed a cult following by integrating a distinct sci-fi style into the Shin Megami Tensei universe.
Inheriting the essence of the Devil Summoner and Soul Hackers series, the game returns to the spotlight after sitting idle for a quarter of a century, with an elevated and evolved concept that tells a new story of humans and technology.
The protagonist Ringo, agent of Aion, must join forces with other Devil Summoners to prevent the end of the world.
Use the COMPs, special gadgets to summon powerful demons, to wipe out your enemies!
The secret city districts known as Realms also have structures where you can fuse demons and modify COMPs.
Strengthen your bond with your friends through interactions at the café or hideout, and sometimes by tracing past memories through visual missions.
Will this group of outlaws living in the shadow of humanity be able to stop the destruction of the world? Find out in this hard-boiled RPG from ATLUS, creators of the acclaimed Persona series and Shin Megami Tensei!
History
It’s the middle of the 21st century, in the not too distant future.
The Devil Summoners are those who live in the shadows of society, exploiting the otherworldly powers of the “Demons”.
Another entity, Aion, silently watches over the world. A sentient data collective born beyond the periphery of technology as an entity that transcends human intelligence, Aion one day senses and observes that the end of the world is approaching.
Ringo and Figue, agents of Aion and individually autonomous fragments of his mind, are brought into the human world to stop the inevitable destruction. Their goal is to identify and protect two individuals needed to stop the end of the world. However, they will soon discover that both individuals have already been killed.
Ringo performs Aion’s special ability “Soul Hack” to revive one of them and other Devil Summoners killed for unknown reasons. Joining forces with these summoners gave a second chance at life. Ringo and Figue must thus discover the truth that is causing the end of the world.
Will they be able to stop the impending apocalypse…?
Personages
Ringo
Agent of Aion, a futuristic digital sentient being. As a newly created entity, it shows a keen interest in human society, culture and emotions. His choices and his efforts, along with those of The Arrow and his fellow Devil Summoners, will be instrumental in deciding the fate of the human world.
Figue
Agent of Aion, like Ringo. Cold and caring, she acts like a big sister to Ringo and keeps her in check, as this one tends to be stubborn. She also shows interest and admiration for humans, and is friendly to them. She specializes in information analysis and supports the team from behind the scenes.
Arrow
Agent of Yatagarasu, one of the factions of Devil Summoner. He is one of the individuals whose death supposedly plays a role in triggering the apocalypse. He was apparently murdered during an undercover investigation, and is resurrected with Ringo’s Soul Hack. He is normally gentle and quiet, but deep down he is passionate and follows a strict moral code. For this reason he often clashes with Milady.
Milady
Agent of the Phantom Society, another of the Devil Summoner factions. She is killed by her own allies for unknown reasons. She is resurrected by Ringo’s Soul Hack and decides to work with her to uncover the reason for her death. She calms and collected about her, she works with logical thought and efficiency, sometimes leading her to make decisions that others might consider ruthless. It seems this may have something to do with her past.
Saizo
A freelance Devil Summoner. Although he was murdered by a Phantom Society agent, he is resurrected by Ringo’s Soul Hack. He decides to join the team with a certain goal in mind. He is able to read the situation, often media and intervenes whenever The Arrow and Milady collide with each other.
Keyword
- Devil Summoner – They have a long history, living alongside normal humans, adapting to the societies and time periods they have occupied. They forge contracts with demons, exercise powerful skills to solve paranormal incidents incomprehensible to ordinary humans. On the other hand, there are also summoners who take part in far more illicit activities, such as violence and murder. There are various factions of summoners, and in an attempt to avert the end of the world, Ringo becomes involved in particular with two opposites: the Phantom Society and Yatagarasu.
- COMP – A special gadget that aids summoners with their ability to summon demons. The shape of the COMPs depends on each summoner, and some may choose to use them and modify them with accessories and items they are emotionally attached to. Ringo’s COMP has been modified with Aion’s technology, and can be directly equipped with demons.
- Agents of Aion – Upon sensing the destruction of the world, Aion deploys scaled entities to take human form and intervene. These are Ringo and Figue. With their own consciousness and mental autonomy, they are biologically nearly identical to humans. They can also use Aion’s powers, albeit in more limited forms.
- Soul Hack – One of Aion’s abilities. This ability allows you to intervene and restore the soul and heart of a human being. By carving the soul on those who have just died, Ringo is able to tap into their memories right at the moment of death, and by activating their regret for death he is able to resurrect them. It’s a feature still shrouded in mystery, and even Ringo and Figue don’t quite understand its essence.
- Demons – Spiritual entities that have coexisted with human beings since time immemorial. They are not always evil in nature, as gods and fairies are also collectively referred to as demons. Devil Summoners are able to contract with them and tap into their powers through COMPs. In a certain place, it is said that there are rituals to merge demons to create new ones.
- Sabbath – When you attack demons, unleashing precise moves to target their weak spots, you are able to summon a crowd of allied demons. Summoned allies will attack enemies all at once. This attack is called the Sabbath, and using it intelligently will allow you to wipe out your enemies.
- City and Size – The story of Ringo and his team takes place in a glitzy Japanese metropolis. Within this city made up of ordinary humans, for whom demons are just myths and stories, there are cities that only Devil Summoners can enter, called Dimensions. These dimensions are said to be hidden from the world thanks to an imperceptible barrier for ordinary humans. In this city, demons mingle freely with Devil Summoners, with summoner facilities that allow for demon fusions, COMP enhancements, and intelligence gathering.
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