Overview

• NeoBards’ entry launches September 25 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
• Set in Ebisugaoka in the 1960s, the story follows high school student Hinako Shimizu in a period reimagining of the franchise.
• Developers highlight a more action-forward design with tuned difficulty for veterans and newcomers, and they reject the Soulslike label.
• Psychological horror informs gameplay through a sanity meter used in combat and replenished at shrines.
• Creatures echo Hinako’s personal connections as Konami leans into a multi-project approach that encourages distinct styles across future titles.