[Cygames Co., Ltd.] Yamaha Corporation’s virtual 3D sound solution “Sound” will be added to the new action RPG “Granblue Fantasy Relink”. Adopts “xR”
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Press release: December 22, 2023
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Yamaha Corporation’s virtual 3D sound solution “Sound xR” adopted for new action RPG “Granblue Fantasy Relink”
*At the “Relink” corner of the offline event “Granblue Fantasy 2023″ held this weekend, we will be holding a trial play where you can experience Sound xR! *
Cygames Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Cygames), which develops, develops, and operates games
Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Koichi Watanabe) has released the new action RPG “Granblue Fantasy” for
PlayStation(R)5/PlayStation(R)4/Steam.
We are pleased to announce that Yamaha Corporation’s virtual stereophonic sound solution “Sound xR” will be adopted for “Relink”.
In addition, this Sound
We will be holding a trial run where you can experience xR for yourself. Please try it at the venue.
* ■What is “Sound xR(TM)”*
“Sound xR,” which has been adopted by “Relink,” is a virtual stereophonic sound solution developed by Yamaha Corporation. Sound processing software that can express sound in all directions 360 degrees three-dimensionally using regular earphones/headphones, the sound cultivated through research and development of the company’s three-dimensional sound comprehensive technology “ViReal(TM)” It was developed by inheriting the characteristic model (HRTF: Head Acoustic Transfer Function). By adopting this software, it is possible to perform interactive and high-quality sound image localization of audio content and to freely design the sound space.
▼“Yamaha Corporation | Virtual 3D sound solution Sound xR” official website https://cloud-solutions.yamaha.com/soundxr/
“Granblue Fantasy”
In order to create a rich audio experience for all customers who play with earphones or headphones and maximize the sense of immersion in the game, “Relink” uses this Sound
We decided to adopt xR.
* ■You can experience it at “Granblue Fantasy 2023” held this weekend! * “Granblue Fantasy” will appear at “Granblue Festival 2023” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight (West 1-4 Hall, South 1-4 Hall) on December 23rd (Sat) and 24th (Sun).
A trial corner for “Relink” is now available.
In this corner, where 50 trial machines are lined up, in cooperation with Yamaha Corporation, “Studio Monitor Headphones”
HPH-MT5” and “Game Streaming Audio Mixer ZG01”, and “Sound
You can experience the latest trial version with the rich sound expressed by “xR”. Please come to the venue.
▼“GranblueFest 2023” official website
https://fes.granbluefantasy.jp/
When playing Granblue Fantasy Relink, I hope you will pay close attention to the sound.
We will continue to announce various information in preparation for the release. Please stay tuned.
* ■What is “Granblue Fantasy Relink”? *
A full-fledged action RPG where a party of four people cooperate and fight! There are many playable characters with unique weapons and skills, and unique action styles. Characters perform techniques one after another, and use “Link Attack” and “Secret Technique Chain” in which four people attack in a concentrated manner to brilliantly defeat the enemy.
In the quest mode, which supports multiplayer for up to four players, players can cooperate with each other to defeat hordes of powerful enemies and bosses, and obtain rare materials and skills that will greatly strengthen their characters. Strengthen and combine characters and skills to develop various tactics and take on even stronger enemies!
It also has an “assist mode” that automatically executes some action operations, and a “full assist mode” that executes everything except movement automatically. Even beginners of action games can easily enjoy it!
* [Story] *
A “world in the sky” made up of various islands floating in the sky. The protagonist, along with his small dragon partner Bee, continues his journey to the legendary island of Istarcia, said to be located at the end of the sky, while meeting many friends, including Lyria, a girl with mysterious powers.
The story of this work begins with the main characters visiting Zega Grande Airspace, a corner of the vast sky world. Encounters with the “Star Crystal Beasts” who protect the islands with great power, and the mysterious organization “Avia Cult” that operates secretly in the airspace – through various encounters, the protagonists embark on adventures, battles, intrigues, and plots that involve the entire airspace. And I will challenge my great destiny.
* “Granblue Fantasy Relink” Product Overview *
Title: Granblue Fantasy Relink
Genre Action RPG
Number of players: 1 to 4 (if online)
Online compatible
Price [PlayStation(R)5/PlayStation(R)4 package version]
“Regular version” 8,778 yen (tax included)
“Deluxe Edition” 14,300 yen (tax included)
“Collector’s Edition” 27,500 yen (tax included)
[PlayStation(R)5/PlayStation(R)4 download version]
“Standard Edition” 8,778 yen (tax included)
“Special Edition” 11,770 yen (tax included)
“Digital Deluxe Edition” 13,860 yen (tax included)
[Steam(R) download version]
“Standard Edition” 8,778 yen (tax included)
“Special Edition” 11,770 yen (tax included)
Release date: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Platform PlayStation(R)5/PlayStation(R)4/Steam
Rating CERO: B (for ages 12 and older)
Development Cygames Co., Ltd.
Rights notice (C) Cygames, Inc.
“Granblue Fantasy Relink” official website https://relink.granbluefantasy.jp/ “Granblue Fantasy Relink” Official X (old Twitter)
https://twitter.com/gbf_relink_jp
“Granblue Fantasy” Official YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@user-cl4gn4iu4s (C) Cygames, Inc.
(C) Yamaha Corporation.