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BANDAI NAMCO UNVEILS NEW ROGUELITE TOWA AND THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED TREE AVAILABLE FROM 19 SEPTEMBER 2025
Forge weapons and bonds to stand the test of time in a new action-adventure set in a vibrant world filled with beauty and danger.
The world hangs in the balance as the evil Magatsu threatens the land with just the young priestess Towa and her eight companions standing in his way. Developed by Brownies inc., and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, the vibrant world of TOWA AND THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED TREE comes to life as a 2D isometric roguelite. The game was revealed at Summer Game Fest and is available from 19 September 2025 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™, and PC via Steam® and is now available to pre-order.
Watch the reveal trailer here:
TOWA AND THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED TREE features engaging game play with fast-paced action, gorgeous characters in a hand-drawn style and stunning scenery reminiscing of the warmth of Japanese ink painting, and a unique soundtrack by composer Hitoshi Sakimoto. These come together to create a colorful world where visually peaceful splendor belies a lurking threat, and where courage is the only way forward. Set in a distant land, the tranquil village of Shinju is threatened by the evil Magatsu’s quest for domination. Towa, the priestess of Shinju Village, stands united with eight unique, trustworthy companions to defeat Magatsu and his evil minions.
Players choose two Guardians to venture on each quest - one guardian wields the power of the sacred sword called Tsurugi and the other is the bearer of the magical staff Kagura. Each guardian has unique skillsets that can be unlocked and upgraded both inside the dungeons and through a meta-progression in the hub world of Shinju Village. Beyond each Guardian’s abilities, players can find various crafting materials to forge and upgrade their swords, making each combat style and guardian pair unique. As the guardians pursue their quests across different timelines, the village will evolve over the years. Players develop unique bonds with residents and learn more about their customs and stories that are woven into the inner workings of the village. Ultimately, they must fight together through these colorful lands, conquer dungeons, and defeat Magatsu’s minions to restore peace to the land.
TOWA AND THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED TREE is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC on 19 September, 2025.
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About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of two studios, Reflector Entertainment and Limbic Entertainment.
Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets.
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