PS4 console exclusive Left Alive has had its Western release date confirmed and an awesome looking limited edition revealed.
It was previously announced ahead of the Tokyo Game Show 2018 that Left Alive would be getting a February 28 2019 release date in Japan.
At the time no release date was given for Western regions, but today Sony and Square Enix confirmed the PS4 launch plans for outside of Japan.
And thankfully fans in the West won’t have to wait much longer after the Japanese release of Left Alive.
In a blog post it was confirmed today that Left Alive will be releasing in the West on March 5 2019.
An awesome looking limited edition, the Left Alive Mech Edition, was also unveiled by Sony and Square Enix.
This ultra-limited edition will feature a detailed, model recreation of the Wanzer mech that appears in the upcoming PS4 and PC game.
Announcing the launch plans Francis Santos, a Square Enix product manager, said: “We’re excited to announce that Left Alive is coming to PS4 on March 5, 2019! You may be thinking: ‘The game is called Left Alive huh? I’m guessing I’ll have to… survive?’
“The answer… is yes.
PS4 games news – Left Alive gets release date confirmed and awesome limited edition (Image: SQUARE ENIX)
“Left Alive takes place in the fictional location of Novo Slava in 2127 after a devastating surprise invasion leaves the city swarming with enemy troops, towering mechs, and in burning wintery ruins.
“You’ll play as three different characters with three different paths, all seeking salvation from war that has erupted in the city.
“As each of those characters, you will have to make difficult choices in your escape that sometimes are a matter of life and death.
“The choices you make and the routes you take will all have an effect on how the story unfolds.”
Left Alive – Here is the ultra-limited Mech Edition of the upcoming PS4 game (Image: SQUARE ENIX)
The PlayStation blog post also outlined some of the different editions that will be available at launch.
Santos said: “We’re also excited to announce a Square Enix e-Store exclusive ‘Mech Edition’ that includes some pretty sweet items.
“We’re selling extremely limited quantities of these so you’ll definitely want to grab one if you’re into having awesome, limited things that people will be jealous of.”
Here is what comes in the ‘Mech Edition’ of Left Alive:
Left Alive – Here is a closer look at the mech you’ll get in the limited edition (Image: SQUARE ENIX)
• Day One Edition: Includes the full game and the Day One ‘Survival Pack’ DLC containing:
Ammo Pack
Light Body Armor
Recovery Pack
Klyuch Weapon (exclusive)
Grenade Pack (exclusive)
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• Volk Action Figure: Specially designed by Takayuki Yanase, this Wanzer figure features interchangeable accessories, weapons and hands
• Hardback Art Collection: An 80-page art book featuring character & mech designs, and concept art for the game
• Steelbook Case: Featuring mech designs from Yoji Shinkawa and Takayuki Yanase
• Collector’s Box
Left Alive is out in the West on March 5 2019 (Image: SQUARE ENIX)
The development of Left Alive is being spearheaded by some high profile figures in the Japanese gaming industry.
The Wanzers (mechs) in the game have been designed by Yoji Shinkawa and Takayuki Yanase.
The former worked on the critically acclaimed Wii U RPG Xenoblade Chronicles X.
While Shinkawa-san is famed for his mech designs in the Metal Gear Solid and Zone of the Enders series.
The game is directed by Toshifumi Nabeshima, who has worked on multiple installments of the Armored Core series.