Aksys announced yesterday that Arcana Heart 3 will make the jump across the pond for a debut on the PlayStation Network in North America! So far there has not been a date set on when the game is coming out other than “Spring 2011”. There does not look like a potential release for the Xbox 360 platform, so I can only offer my condolences to my fighting game brethren on that console. I am personally excited to see the release of Arcana Heart 3 as it looks to be a really solid fighting game from all the videos online of matches on the arcade edition. Check out the press release after the jump!
Here’s also a trailer for the debut of the game for North America: Link
Stand-by Angel!
Arcana Heart 3 is coming to North America!
Torrance, CA (Februrary 14th, 2010) – Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment products, is proud to announce that the fighting game Arcana Heart 3 will be coming to the PlayStation®Network this Spring. Arcana Heart 3 combines fast-paced aerial action with a unique cast for an extraordinary fighting experience never before seen in North America!
Chaos and disorder are threatening to rip apart the very fabric of Japanese society as planar rifts appear throughout the country. It is suspected that the Drexler Institute, the instigator of the Great War many years ago and creator of the Divine Celestial Weapon, is somehow involved.
In the midst of this confusion, a mysterious rumor arises, claiming the existence of wish-granting “Celestial Stones” within the chaotic planar rifts. As a result of these rumors, a number of individuals have converged on Japan in the hopes of obtaining one of these fabled stones – either to seal them away or to see for themselves if the rumor is true. Each person has their own reasons for seeking these rare and valuable stones, and they won’t let anyone stand in their way, be they foe…or friend.
Arcana Heart 3 Key Features
– 3 Newcomers To Arcana Heart 3, For A Total Of 23 Fighters! Enter Weiss, the main character in Arcana Heart 3; Eko, a young girl who can bring her drawings to life; and Scharlachrot, a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows with the power to summon chains from out of nowhere.
– 23 Unique Arcana Types; Create A Fighting Style To Match Your Individual Style Of Play! Pair your favorite character with one of the 23 available spirits for an incredible range of different fighting styles.
– Deep Single Player Experience! With an extensive arcade-style story mode, score attack mode, and training mode available, Arcana Heart 3 offers players a myriad of ways to sharpen and polish their fighting skills when not facing off against friends and rivals.
-Introducing “Simple Mode”! Simple mode is a new control scheme designed with beginning and casual fighting fans in mind. Unleash powerful attacks and extended combos without having to practice complicated input commands!
– Full-Featured Online Multiplayer!Arcana Heart 3?s online system was developed by Arc System Works, creators of the critically-acclaimed BlazBlue games, a series known for its superior network code. In addition to online lobbies and ranked matches, Arcana Heart 3 also includes a comprehensive ranking system and online replays.
About Aksys Games
Located in Torrance, California and founded in 2006, Aksys Games has published many well-received fighting games, RPGS, and innovative downloadable titles. Some of their more popular titles include the BlazBlue, Record of Agarest War, and Hooked: Real Motion Fishing series.
Arcana Heart 3 has been rated ‘T’ for Teen by the ESRB. More information about Aksys Games and Arcana Heart 3 can be found at www.aksysgames.com.
