Kizuna AI: Touch The Beat! coming to PS5 (February 22, 2023) & PS4 (April 27, 2023)

[Suminya]

(Click on the picture to watch a trailer for the game)

 

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■ What is Kizuna AI: Touch the Beat!?

A rhythm game in which you can play with Kizuna AI. Originally available for Meta Quest, new content has been added as well as “Non-VR Mode” which makes it possible to play without a virtual reality device. Using controller inputs gives the game new life and brings a new feeling to rhythm games. But of course, virtual reality devices are supported. The game also offers more than just the traditional way of playing rhythm games in a virtual reality space with the included “View Mode.” This allows you to move around the environment freely in each stage. So, if you play this title you can actually “meet Kizuna AI within the virtual space.”

 

■ Compatible with PlayStation VR and PlayStation VR2

This title is compatible with virtual reality devices (it can be played without a virtual reality device too). The PlayStation 5 version will support PlayStation VR2, which has a planned release of early 2023. This will allow for a more realistic experience. In the PlayStation 4 version, you will use the PlayStation Move motion controller together with the PlayStation VR device to play within the virtual reality space.

 

■ Tokyo Game Show 2022 Exhibition

A demo of the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5* versions will be playable at the Happinet booth. Additionally, new information will be announced during the “Kizuna AI: Touch the Beat! New Info & #kzn(Kizuna) chan Mini Live Stage” event on September 18 at 13:30 JST. This will be streamed on YouTube and Niconico, so we hope those who are unable to play the demo at Tokyo Game Show 2022 will look forward to this broadcast.

 

*The playable demo is a development build. The actual PlayStation 5 version release will have improved graphics.

 

■ Title Summary (Updated on December 8, 2022)

• Title: Kizuna AI: Touch The Beat!
• Genre: Rhythm
• Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, PC (Steam)
• Release Date: February 22, 2023 (PS5) || April 27, 2023 (PS4/Switch/PC)
• Languages:
  • Text: English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Korean, French
  • Audio: Japanese
• Format:
  • Physical (PS4 & Switch, Japan-only)
    • Standard Edition
    • Limited Edition
  • Digital (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC)
• Price: Limited Edition: 12,100 yen || Standard Edition: 5,720 yen || Digital Edition: 4,400 yen
• Rating: ESRB E (US) || CERO B (JP)
• Official Website: English, Japanese

 

■ Downloadable Content

Additional costumes and music tracks planned.

 

 

Original sources: 4Gamer / Gematsu

 

Edited December 8, 2022 by Suminya

[iriihutoR84]

If you steal someone's work then you should post a link to their site.

[AihaLoveleaf]

Looks really cute. Hopefully the trophy list is achievable within non-VR mode. Looking forward to meeting Kizuna AI in the virtual space.

[Undead Wolf]

I never got into Kizuna AI as much as I have with other VTubers, but I'm still interested in checking this game out, especially since it'll be playable without VR. Looks like it could be fun!

[Suminya]

The release dates have been announced:

 

- PS5 (playable with or without PSVR2) release date: February 22, 2023 (that's also the national cat day in Japan, nya~)

- PS4 (playable with or without PSVR) & Switch release date: April 27, 2023

 

The PS4 and Switch versions will also be available physically in Japan, as a regular edition for 5,720 yen and a limited edition for 12,100 yen. The latter includes a copy of the game, a special box, pen light, scarf towel, neck strap, card case and special staff card, silicon band, and a individually numbered concert ticket (which cannot be used, unfortunately). The PS4 version will also include a free upgrade to the digital PS5 version.

 

The Western release will be digital-only.

 

All versions will support English, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Korean, French, and Japanese language options.

 

 

Edited December 8, 2022 by Suminya

[AihaLoveleaf]

So, the non-VR mode is a 6-Key rhythm game.

 

 

The new trailer should put this game on the radar for anybody looking for a traditional rhythm experience. I'll be picking up the Western digital release, if there are no VR-required trophies on the list.