Later this yr, we’ll get to discover alongside the Fairy Story characters to undergo the tip of the anime and manga’s story a brand new recreation referred to as, appropriately sufficient Fairy Tail 2. To assist ready for what’s to come back within the sequel to the unique title, gamerjive spoke with Producer Hiroshi Kataoka in regards to the recreation. Whereas we nonetheless want to attend to be taught extra about Fairy Tail 2 DLC, the preliminary insights assist us get a greater thought of what to anticipate come December 2024.
Jenni Lada: When did improvement on Fairy Tail 2 start, and did was resolution to develop it influenced by the anime manufacturing resolution of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest?
Hiroshi Kataoka: We acquired many requests for a sequel together with suggestions on the primary recreation, and because of all of the gamers it continued to promote effectively over a protracted time frame, so we consulted with Kodansha (the IP holder) about making a recreation in regards to the closing chapter of the primary sequence, which we weren’t capable of depict within the earlier title. It seems that the anime adaptation of the 100 Years Quest, which is the sequel to the unique work, was being deliberate together with when it could air, so we determined to carry this recreation to the followers when curiosity within the IP is rekindled and at everybody is worked up for it.
Which Fairy Tail arcs are represented in and most influential for Fairy Tail 2?
Kataoka: This title focuses on the ultimate Alvarez Empire arc, and the story has been adjusted for a online game adaptation. As a way to make the Alvarez Empire arc work as a recreation, we
decided that it could be “Fairy Tail vs. the Alvarez Empire” and aimed to make the fight workforce battles as a lot as attainable, so we’ve adjusted the unique sequence’ story underneath the supervision of the sequence’ creator [Hiro] Mashima-sensei with a view to make it work.
What sort of enter did Hiro Mashima have on the sport and Fairy Tail 2 character designs?
Kataoka: Primarily if issues have been a match for the Fairy Tail world, and his ideas on methods to additional please the followers. That implies that he checks all the pieces from the design of the characters and the adjustment of the story to make it work as a recreation, to the unique story added only for this title and every recreation ingredient and numerous sources together with recreation textual content. All of those features have been supervised by Mashima-sensei.
Which items of fan suggestions from the unique Fairy Tail recreation affected the sequel?
Kataoka: We have been lucky to obtain a whole lot of suggestions and feedback. After the discharge of the earlier title, we acquired many requests for a sequel together with suggestions on the sport. Many have been pleased with having a recreation adaptation they usually loved the sport, however additionally they needed to see the ultimate chapter tailored right into a recreation, specifically having extra give attention to the characters, so we referenced these as we made this recreation.
How do you deal with character development and improvement from the primary recreation in FAIRY TAIL 2? Will we see all expertise returning?
Kataoka: Abilities have been reorganized to match the real-time and motion components and whereas some are returning, there are some model new expertise. Additionally, in battles, the central Fairy Rank system is designed to strengthen you as you assault, so it matches how battles develop and progress within the Fairy Tail sequence. When followers play this, they may see an excellent illustration of one thing distinctive to the Fairy Tail IP.
What does the roster of playable characters appear like for Fairy Tail 2? We’ve already seen Natsu, Lucy, Grey, Ezra, and Wendy, for instance. Will each character from the primary Fairy Tail recreation return?
Kataoka: Proper now, all I can say is that we’d like everybody to attend for upcoming information on which characters will likely be on the roster. However we’ve assembled it with “Fairy Tail vs. the Alvarez
Empire” as its base.
Further characters like Levy and Lyon have been included as DLC for the primary Fairy Tail. Will they be included within the Fairy Tail 2 base recreation or would individuals like them be relegated to add-ons once more?
Kataoka: Equally, any data on DLC will likely be introduced at a later date.
The unique Fairy Tail recreation had beauty, character, and dungeon DLC. How effectively did these carry out, when it comes to gross sales? Which of them have been hottest?
Kataoka: I’ll chorus answering the particular particulars of the recognition of the DLC, however thankfully every of the DLC launched for the earlier recreation has been effectively acquired.
Will we see the same DLC method in Fairy Tail 2 as within the unique recreation?
Kataoka: To begin, we’ve introduced the small print of our Digital Deluxe version, and the content material is a step above the earlier recreation! You’ll not solely discover outfit collaborations with different Gust titles, however some extra gadgets like Crystals and Lacrima Fragment, to not point out an alternate costume set. Additionally, those that purchase the bodily model of the sport will be capable to buy the Digital Deluxe content material as an improve pack.
As for DLC, we’re contemplating numerous content material that may make the sport much more pleasing, so please stay up for future updates.
The unique Fairy Tail recreation appeared on the PS4, Swap, and PC. Have you ever thought-about bringing it to the PS5 as effectively?
Kataoka: At this level we wouldn’t have plans for that.
The Fairy Tail 2 launch date is December 11, 2024 for the PC model on Steam, with the PS4 and Swap variations arriving on December 13, 2024.
