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Brownies, Bandai Namco Reveal Towa and the Guardian of the Sacred Tree Game

Bandai Namco Entertainment and Japanese developer Brownies revealed the Towa and the Guardian of the Sacred Tree "2D isometric roguelite" game at the Summer Games Fest livestream event on Friday.

Hitoshi Sakimoto is composing the soundtrack.

Bandai Namco Entertainment describes the game:

Set in distant lands, the tranquil Shinju village is threatened by the evil Magatsu's quest for domination. Towa, the priestess of Shinju Village, stands united with eight unique, trustworthy companions to defeat Magatsu and his evil minions.

Players choose two Guardians to venture on each quest - one guardian wields the power of the sacred sword called Tsurugi and the other is the bearer of the magical staff Kagura. Each guardian has unique skillsets that can be unlocked and upgraded both inside the dungeons and through a meta-progression in the hub world of Shinju Village. Beyond each Guardian's abilities, players can find various crafting materials to forge and upgrade their swords, making each combat style and guardian pair unique. As the guardians pursue their quests across different timelines, the village will evolve over the years. Players develop unique bonds with residents and learn more about their customs and stories that are woven into the inner workings of the village. Ultimately, they must fight together through these colorful lands, conquer dungeons, and defeat Magatsu's minions to restore peace to the land.

The game will launch on September 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch.

Sources: Press release, Summer Games Fest livestream