We’ve received an almighty peek at both the male and female protagonist in God Eater 3, highlighted in the most recent gameplay video released by Bandai Namco and developer studio Shift. As the first in the video game series to be developer for the newest generation of consoles, God Eater 3 introduces all new Aragamis to clash against, “dynamic slayer fights and high-speed action,” and much more. As a matter of fact, Bandai and team have finally announced the release date in a brand new trailer for Western audiences.

“Survive, fight, and take back” the world from the reign of Aragamis. It’s up to you as the heroes to save humanity from its demise. At your disposal are a wide variety of weapons and combat styles to utilize, and craete your character the way a hero you think ought to be. Check out the announcement trailer for God Eater 3 below, alongside its highly-anticipated launch date (February 8th, 2019):

“Rise above a world of desolation,” as God Eater 3 puts it. For an official summary of the upcoming sequel, here it is as follows:

All of sudden, unknown life forms called “Oracle cells” begin their uncontrolled consumption of all life on Earth. Their ravenous appetite “devour” and remarkable adaptability earn them first dread, then awe, and finally the name “Aragami”. In the face of an enemy completely immune to conventional weapons, urban civilization collapses, and each day humanity is driven further and further toward extinction.

One single ray of hope remains for humanity. Following the development of “God Arcs”—living weapons which incorporate Oracle cells—their wielders, the “God Eaters,” appear. In a world ravaged by mad gods, these “God Eaters” fight a desperate war… Create your character, and fight for the survival of human-kind in GOD EATER 3. Select your weapon from a wide range of God Arcs and face brand new Aragamis in dynamic high-speed battles. Explore devastated areas you have never seen in the previous GOD EATER games.”

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God Eater 3 arrives on February 8th, 2018 for PC and PlayStation 4.