DuringGameInformer’scoverage ofSekiro: Shadows Die Twicefor their cover story a new gameplay video showing off the Hirata Estates appeared.
In it the player character Sekiro approaches the Hirata Estates from on high, quickly descending towards the enemies below thanks to the grappling hook. Commentators Dan Tacka nd Suriel Vazquez talk over the short gameplay clip with impressions and context for the footage. Immediately the video makes it clear that From Software will not be relying on enclosed corridors for sneak attacks from hidden enemies inSekiro: Shadows Die Twice, at least not all the time. The grappling hook is great for mobility and also allows for sequence breaking as skillful use of it will allow players to access areas not intended to be reached until further along in the game, a feature seen prominently in games such as theMetroidandCastlevaniaseries.
Mutant roosters are mentioned but sadly not shown, and Sekiro can swim, swiftly too. Most all movement in this game is looking to be much faster thanDark Soulsor evenBloodborne. Instead of walls that are, in fact, illusions,Sekiro: Shadows Die Twicewill feature revolving doors to better fit in with the overall aesthetic and time period of the game.
The Hirata Estates is not an area found by completing the main questline inSekiro. Instead it is a memory accessed by a magical bell. The boss of this level is a butterfly hag who is also sadly not shown. There are also mini-bosses in this area, and killing them will replenish your stock of lives which plays into the death/resurrection mechanic ofSekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
Unfortunately the short gameplay video is not able to be embedded as it is only viewable via GameInformer’s proprietary video player so you’ll have tovisit their articleto watch the minute and 48 second video. [Update: The video is now on YouTube and embedded below!] Meanwhile you can read our coverage oftheir coverage, disseminating the most important bits of news such as thegame’s central huband theability to pause the game.Sekiro: Shadows Die Twicewill be releasing on June 04, 2025 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Meanwhile, From Software hastwo other unannounced projects in the works, though don’t expect one of them to beKing’s Field.
