Atlus Spoils Demon’s Souls, Announces NA Release Date

July 6, 2009

ATLUS SPOILS DEMON’S SOULS FOR
PLAYSTATION 3 WITH PRE-ORDER BONUS ART BOOK AND
NORTH AMERICA-EXCLUSIVE DELUXE EDITION; OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE SET FOR OCTOBER
6th

If you can only buy one version
of Demon’s Souls, make it one of these two…

Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today revealed
that Demon’s Souls™, a groundbreaking action RPG experience for PLAYSTATION®3
system, is to become the newest entry in the Atlus Spoils fan appreciation
program. In addition to the standard version of the game, which now features new
North-American exclusive box art, there will also be a deluxe edition. For less
than it costs to import the game, fans will receive a 150+ page strategy guide
(only available as part of this deluxe version, not for sale anywhere else) and
a collectible outer slipcase, in addition to the game itself.

Moreover, fans who pre-order either
version will receive a free bonus art book with designs and concept sketches
from the world of Demon’s Souls (only at participating retailers, while supplies
last).

"Atlus Spoils is all about giving
back to our fans and thanking them for their support, and we’re excited to be
able to do something very special for Demon’s Souls," stated Tim Pivnicny, Vice
President of Sales and Marketing at Atlus. "On October 6th, PLAYSTATION 3 system
owners will be treated to the definitive release of what many consider to be the
most innovative action RPG in recent memory. With both the standard and deluxe
versions of the game accompanied by irresistible North American exclusives, like
a special pre-order bonus art book, we hope this is an offer patient Demon’s
Souls fans will be hard-pressed to resist."

Demon’s Souls for PLAYSTATION 3
system is scheduled for North American release on October 6, 2009. The standard
version will retail with an MSRP of $59.99, and the deluxe edition with an MSRP
of $69.99. Pre-orders for the deluxe edition are scheduled to begin on
Wednesday, July 8th.

VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
WWW.DEMONS-SOULS.COM  

About Demon’s Souls
King Allant the XII, the last king of Boletaria, searched tirelessly to expand
his might. The Nexus, a great ice shrine nestled in the mountains, bestowed the
power of the souls onto him, bringing prosperity to his kingdom. Still unsated,
he returned again to the Nexus, where he foolishly awakened the Old One from its
eternal slumber. This long forgotten evil, now wrought upon Boletaria, plunged
the realm into darkness and fog. A mighty demon horde poured into the kingdom,
devouring the souls of men.

Champions from other realms learned
of Boletaria’s fate and sought to deliver the kingdom from evil; none would
return from the cursed land. Called upon by a mysterious maiden in black, you go
forth, the last hope for humanity in a place lost to demons and darkness…

Key Features

  • Ultimate hardcore RPG challenge —
    In this brutal land, death is inevitable, but not final. Combining the best
    features of an action game and RPG, you’ll slice, smash, shoot, and ensorcel
    some of the most horrible, vicious enemies ever encountered. Are you strong
    enough to face the impossible and win?

  • Groundbreaking online capabilities
    — Network features go far beyond any previous RPG, allowing players to leave
    hints for each other, replay death scenes, cooperatively revive dead players,
    or invade another player’s game to wreak havoc. Not merely an add-on feature,
    multiplayer options are vast, and uniquely focused on changing and
    intensifying the single player experience.

  • Freeform and flexible — The
    open-ended structure of the game means that there is no single path, but
    rather a wealth of options. Set your own pace and progress as you like. Build
    exactly the character you want by creating a detailed avatar, nurturing the
    right stats, and customizing your skills and equipment.

  • You act, the world reacts — The
    World Tendency system changes the aggressiveness of monsters and the rewards
    for killing them based on players’ actions. Different events and NPCs may be
    triggered, as well.