Ni no Kuni for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 has been announced from Bandai Namco. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is the first installment of the Ni no Kuni series. Originally released on the PlayStation 3 in early January of 2013 for North America. The game brought talent from Studio Ghibli to make the world quite unique. The game has no association with the upcoming movie.
Story synopsis:
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch tells the charming yet tragic story of Oliver, a young boy who embarks on a journey to another world in the hope of bringing back his mother following a tragic incident. With a copy of the Wizard’s Companion in hand and his pal Drippy by his side, Oliver must traverse exotic lands to tame familiars, take on malevolent foes, and overcome the countless challenges that stand between him and his mother’s salvation.
PlayStation 4 and PC users will see an enhancement with the visuals. 1080p resolution and with a frame rate of 60 frames per second (fps). PlayStation 4 Pro users can also opt for true 4K resolution at 30 fps, or 1440p at 60fps. Nintendo Switch, it will run 720p resolution at 30 fps in TV mode at home, or in handheld mode on-the-go. Battle mechanics and gameplay will remain the same as the original.
For those who have missed the game on the PlayStation 3 will get another chance this year. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch will release September 20, 2019 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC.