Published under the EA Originals label and developed by Omega Force, Wild Hearts is a kind of monster hunter ofElectronic Artsbut with a twist.
Azuma Monster Hunt
Wild Hearts is set in Azuma, a fictional fantasy country inspired by feudal Japan, which is ravaged by the once-peaceful Kemono, giant nature-fused beasts. Players will fight these monsters using sophisticated ancient mechanics, the Karakuri.
“Wild Hearts opens the doors to a fantastic world as wild as it is stunningly beautiful. In Wild Hearts, our goal was to represent evolution, hybridization and transcribe the threat posed by kemonos, but also to create a game where crafting would be at the heart of the experience.” explained Yosuke Hayashi, Executive Vice President of Koei Tecmo Games
The Kemono can range from small plant-fused squirrels to huge plant boars to huge kinghorn boars, or even the terrible frostwolf that can be seen in the trailer.
The Karakurimeanwhile, are kinds of magical/artificial gadgets like giant mallets, ballistae, bombs that inflict different handicaps. Of course, players will also havea wide variety of handgunssuch as swords, bows and arrows, muskets and wagasa (Japanese umbrellas).
EA Originals titles, guarantees of quality
“EA Originals is the label for those with a taste for adventure. It’s the perfect partner for studios that, like Omega Force, are creating new ways to play from bold, innovative principles, because our our ultimate goal is to provide them with new stories and worlds. After It Takes Two, the critically acclaimed game from Hazelight Studios, we are thrilled to bring a game like Wild Hearts […].” said Stuart Lang, Vice President of Electronic Arts Brand at the World level.
Players will be able to play Wild Hearts solo or multiplayer – up to three players in co-op – and the game will support cross-play on all platforms.
Wild Hearts will be available on PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X February 17, 2023versions PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will be offered at the price of 79.99€. Versions PC via Origin, Steam, and the Epic Game Store will be offered at the price of 69.99€.