Video game giant Capcom revealed more details about the story behind Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. And it's in collaboration with Japan's iconic National Bunraku Theatre.
The Japanese developer and publisher released Ceremony of the Deity: The Maiden's Destiny.
The new chapter in the upcoming game is presented through the ancient art of Bunraku puppetry. It tells the story of Soh and the Maiden, the game's central characters, before the events of the game itself.
A video preview of the Bunraku performance for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.
Capcom partnered with Master Puppeteer Kiritake Kanjuro in bringing the story to life. It uses specially crafted puppets of Soh and the Maiden. The perforamnce also fuses traditional Bunraku techniques with modern technology.
Ceremony of the Deity: The Maiden's Destiny fills in some of the game's backstory. It includes the relationship between Soh and the Maiden. In addition, it gives viewers a glimpse into the world of Kunitsu-Gami, showcasing its themes, setting, and atmosphere.
Bunraku is a collaborative art form that synchronizes narrative recitation, music, and puppetry. It is a UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is an upcoming single-player action strategy game. It brings players to a world inspired by Japanese mythology. Players take on the role of Soh, a warrior tasked with purifying the land and uncovering the corruption plaguing his world.
Its gameplay is composed of daytime preparation and nighttime defense. Soh spends daylight hours exploring villages, rescuing villagers, and setting traps. As darkness falls, monstrous Seethe pours through Torii gates. Players must also team up with rescued villagers to defend a sacred shrine called Yorshiro until sunrise.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess will launch on July 19th. The game will release on PC, and next-gen PlayStation and Xbox devices. / ###