The SAMURAI JACK: BATTLE THROUGH TIME Video Game Gets a Release Date
For those of you who have been looking forward to the upcoming video game Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, it’s been announced that the game will be released on August 21st and you can pick it up for $39.99.
The upcoming game is based on the classic Genndy Tartakovsky-created animated series and it’s been described as a “3D hack-and-slash where players control Jack as he travels through different timelines towards his final showdown with Aku.”
Below you’ll find the description for the game as well as a featurette that offers a look at Jack's friends in Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, with voice actors including John DiMaggio, Grey Delisle-Griffin, and Rob Paulsen:
"Become Samurai Jack, the greatest warrior of the past, present and future. Journey through time to finally stop Aku’s evil reign in this new adventure told by the creators of Samurai Jack. Encounter your favorite characters from the show including The Scotsman, Scaramouche, Sir Rothchild, and more!
An untold Samurai Jack adventure that ties into the epic series finale. Team up with trusted allies from the show to face off against familiar enemies. Visit classic worlds and moments from your favorite episodes. Travel to a dark future to free mankind. Dive into the past to face off against terrifying monsters. Seek your fate as you travel across space and time. Equip and master over a dozen different weapons in combat. Increase your power even more by training and unlocking new skills to support your playstyle."
The game was written by Darrick Bachman, who was the head writer of the TV series. The game is also a joint project between Adult Swim Games and Soleil, a Japanese game developer. The game is coming to PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. I’m excited to play this!