One Piece fans will be in heaven, but not because of the anime or the Netflix series. In truth, a big surprise is brewing on the video game side.
One Piece is currently on all fronts. Manga, anime, Netflix series, video games, the work of Eiichiro Oda is a true phenomenon that cannot be escaped. At the moment, we mostly hear about the live action adaptation. However, there are also big announcements in the video game sphere. Moreover, Straw Hat fans will surely fall in love and dive back into one of the richest licensed games after this new announcement.
Video games and One Piece, a perfect couple
Currently the license is thriving in video games through One Piece Pirate Warriors 4. The title from Bandai Namco and Omega Force is far from being abandoned, since content arrives more or less regularly to keep players involved. Last July, a DLC was notably announced, including a very special version of Luffy, which alone risks bringing people to the game: the famous Gear 5, which was revealed at the end of the Wano arc. And now, he will be joined by two new characters emblematic of these strong moments: Kaido and Yamato.
It seems logical. Indeed, these iconic characters are part of Character Pack 4 entitled “The Battle of Onigashima Pack”. It was therefore not complicated to deduce that we were going to be able to play the big bad of the last big arc to date in One Piece. On the other hand, we do not yet have a precise release date to get our hands on for this Pack 4. It is still planned for September 2023, but we have no additional information. By the way, Luffy, Yamato and Kaido are part of One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Character Pass 2 which includes a total of three Packs. Two other packs, also containing three characters, are therefore to be expected.
The Netflix series to pass the time
If One Piece in manga, anime and video game unites fans without problem, the Netflix series, it divides a little more. For good reason, there have been some changes made to the story. For example, Sanji and Usopp’s physique was altered. Some villains, like Don Krieg, fall by the wayside and only stay on screen for a handful of minutes, while some who shouldn’t be there appear at length. Even though Oda has given his blessing, the pill is struggling to pass for part of the community. Nevertheless, reviews remain generally positive. All you have to do is discover it yourself.