FromSoftware's Teased New Game Is Probably a New Tenchu, not Bloodborne 2

Many are convinced that the new game teased by From Software with the motto "Shadows Die Twice" is Bloodborne 2, but a new Tenchu is much more likely.

[UltraNova]

Thanks Abriel for clearing this up, as disappointing as it is.

From Soft is on a roll...and they deserve every bit of recognition they get.

[freshslicepizza]

They also shouldn't be doing an exclusive deal.

[Phill-Spencer]

Lol sure they shouldn't be allowed to decide themself on which platforms they release their games and with who they make business contracts with.

[Cmv38]

Is it even exclusive or jumping to conclusions?

[ocelot07]

If it does Bloodborne 2 then why not? They co develop with Sony Japan and I think Sony own the IP so why not?

[Majin-vegeta]

Not on this one but 2/3 games theyre working are PS exclusives.

[Eonjay]

Yes they absolute should. They save development money and the community will actually support them.

[Magnetar]

The dark souls games sold plenty on ms platforms. Their games will sell where ever they release them. They’d make money not save it.

[freshslicepizza]

@Eonjay
"Yes they absolute should. They save development money and the community will actually support them."

They save development money, is that why the Dark Souls games are exclusive? Oh wait. You can still support multiplat games you know.

[UCForce]

Ok, what about Bloodborne ? That game sold about one million PS4 units. It was a big success for From Software.

[DogJosha]

He didn't clear up anything though. His first point is already wrong since Project Beast was teased in a similar manner where Sony didn't receive credit til the first official trailer. Also, the kunai isn't even remotely clear enough to confirm it is in fact a kunai. This is called confirmation bias. The Japanese writing is also so generic that it isn't an indication of anything. So the only clue left is the words. Did the "shadow" die in any of the Tenchu games? If not, then the final clue goes out the window too.

[uth11]

i think project beast was leaked, not teased

[NovusTerminus]

Yes, the shadow "Rikimaru" was killed once and brought back to life.

And Tenchu is the only Japanese sttle game From has done, so there being Japanese writing leans heavily to it being Tenchu or a new IP.

[starchild]

Come on, it sounds like you just want it to be something else and are being influenced by confirmation bias yourself.

The music and writing in the trailer are clearly Japanese and there does appear to be a kunai (although that last part is less certain).

Out of all known IPs Tenchu is definitely the most likely candidate. Although it's equally possible that it is a new IP that happens to take place in feudal Japan. Those are the two most likely possibilities.

[Abriael]

Project Beast was not in any shape or form "Teased."

It was leaked, and it was just an internal demo that was never supposed to come out.

[DogJosha]

@starchild
I've never tried Tenchu so I actually wouldn't mind seeing what it is about. I am completely unbiased and would be equally psyched no matter the setting/IP. I'm just ready for them to release a new game. On the other hand, I hate when idiots treat obvious speculation as if it is a fact. You guys that want to claim it is Tenchu or BB are so demanding that you seem to not want to hear other theories. The point of the teaser though is to get people to come up with theories.

@Novus
Good to know. Now we have a real solid clue for a change. Did that happen in the first game, or in a later one? If the first, it could be a remake. If he died in a later game, I doubt they would remake a later game so it would have to be a sequel. Did he happen to lose his arm in any of the games?

[joab777]

I'm not gonna be mad, but I am surprised that they are not riding the wave. That and BB2 would be my mist anticipates game! It is what it is.

[notachance]

calling it now, the full reveal will be on PSX

[MrSwankSinatra]

What did you expect from has said they're moving away from soulsborne type games

[Cyborgg]

I think it is Tenchu. The title speaks for itself. Shadows Die Twice

https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...

[DarXyde]

Nothing disappointing about it. I love Tenchu.

As long as they make it like Wrath of Heaven though. I HATED Tenchu Z.

[Snookies12]

Don't you play with my emotions! I'd long since given up hope!

[robtion]

"You chose the wrong party to Crash"!

Ah the memories.

[starchild]

"C'mon...c'moooon ".

"Your greed sickens me..."

Such great memories of playing the Tenchu games.

[chrisx]

Tenchu is in real need of a comeback. Bring back Rikimaru and Tatsumaru!

[Sirk7x]

Man, unlocking Tatsumaru in 2 was great.

[starchild]

It would be a dream come true if they bring back Tenchu.

[robtion]

And Ayame.

I think a character creator would be really cool too though. The level editor from 2 was a nice feature also.

[XiNatsuDragnel]

Yes tenchu

[robtion]

I have been saying forever how badly this series needs a reboot.

Stealth Assassins was possibly my most played game back on PS1.

[starchild]

For me too. I'm sure I played Stealth Assassins more than any other game on my PS1.

I would love to see the return of Tenchu.

[specialguest]

I remember the first time I saw the manji cultists creature, it kinda freaked me out. I was like "f**k that!" *swoop* off I go on top of a roof before it sees me.

http://fat.gfycat.com/Harmo...

[Bennibop]

Not sure it is the font used is the same as Bloodbornes

[KTF26]

But the music and writing in the background are Japanese
if it's a sequel more likely it's new Tenchu

[Relientk77]

If it's a new Tenchu, I'm gonna flip out.

Been waiting for years for it to return.

[Chi_BOt]

Me too mate im gonna be so happy and hyped im going to pre order it the first second its purchaseable

[Summons75]

That would be awesome but I'm hoping for a new IP.

[robtion]

While I'm nearly always happy to see a new IP a Tenchu reboot would be amazing and would be my preference.

[fenome]

I don't even care what it is, I just hope we find out more tonight!

[robtion]

More Tenchu one of my favourite games ever or more Bloodborne, my favourite game this gen. Can't go wrong really.

[fenome]

I'd happily take either one. Seriously craving some more Bloodborne though, not gonna lie.

PSX was a bust, damn....

[PapaBop]

I just assumed shadows die twice was the name of the game however yeah that could easily be a Tenchu reference. A nice open sandbox with ninja and stealth elements with enemies that pose as much threat as say they do in Bloodborne would be so hype.

[bigmalky]

I love Bloodborne... But please be Tenchu. Old style Tenchu, not the guff that was released in recent years.

No cheat vision, no overpowered skills, just recon, timing, item management and skill to beat the enemy.

[Jinger]

As much as I wanted Bloodborne 2, I'm 110% Okay with a new Tenchu! So stoked! Please no Tenchu Z though haha

[lociefer]

Dont get excited dont get excited dont get excited..... F IT PPLLSS BE TENCHU OMG I MISSED IT SOOOOO MUCH

[gangsta_red]

Oh hell yeah!

[opinionated]

A new tenchu would be fantastic. I’m not a fan of from software and their “attacks tied to triggers” control scheme though. I hope that isn’t the case.

[TheGamez100]

Darn, I kinda figured it wouldnt be bloodborne 2 but heres hoping itll still be coming in the future...hopefully psx?

[Kabaneri]

Maybe Bloodborne 2 has a more oriental setting?

[Elda]

Wishful thinking.

[MrSwankSinatra]

From said they moving away from souls games, so no.

[Kabaneri]

Thats their thing now though, it's like if Bethesda said they're no longer making Elder Scrolls/Fallout.

[manabyte77]

Sony owns the IP and Miyazaki had no involvement with the expansion The Old Hunters if I recall correctly. Sony can (and will at some point) bring out another Bloodborne. With or without From Software.

[TheVetOfGaming]

Used to live the Tenchu games. Well, the first couple at least.

[boing1]

Oh man, I hope this is true.

[syphon32]

Tenchu is my shizznittt

[syphon32]

damn dude, that's some solid detective work... looked at the video again and sure enough, there's a kunai rapped up in the middle... i love bloodborne, but i love the tenchu series as well... i'm hyped either way

[Amyellevivv]

Rikimaru we go to tatsumaru. Is everybody ok? *doesnt wait even for reply* lets go.

[mafiahajeri]

Really hope this is true.

[Cyro]

Well whatever it is, I'm excited if it is a Soulsborne type of game.

[MrSwankSinatra]

Its not.

[Cyro]

You don't know that though. Could easily be a new IP similar to the Souls games.

[Elda]

Damn! Oh well.

[sactownlawyer916]

I’m gonna laugh when the full trailer for Bloodborne 2 drops tonight during PSX.

[MrSwankSinatra]

I dont get how you people can honestly believe that this is bloodborne 2 or a soulsborne game, when from has said that they're are trying to move away from that formula.

[Cyro]

no, they said they're moving away from the Dark Souls series for a bit. That doesn't rule out Bloodborne 2 or a new IP of similar genre.

[Zer0Flinch]

Please little baby Jesus let this be true!

[EvilDragonX]

I agree a new tenchu would be amazing. I couldn't see them doing a bloodborne 2 (even though that wold be awesome as well) there's already a "dark souls" style game set in feudal japan, it seems like wouldn't make sense to copy Nioh.

[Damthatsword]

Whaaa? Team ninja copied most of their game from them. And by that logic ghost of tsushima is copying nioh, which it isnt. Having games based on feudal japan has nothing to do with copying nioh. Otherwise nioh would a cheap knock off of other games like onimusha and, ironically, tenchu.

[isarai]

Well that's a VERY VERY good case you built, just dont want to get my hopes up though, i've been begging for a new tenchu for a LOOONG time

[Ryuujinjakka]

Bloodborne 2 or new Tenchu... that's a hard choice, man. Can't I have both? But imo, like Demon's Souls, Bloodborne will probably never have a sequel. I hope I'm wrong though.

[themodern_age]

Day 1 whatever this game is...

[spambot0815]

not the smartest idea to annonce 2 similar games (ghost of tsushima and tenchu) at the same time.

[BLKxSEPTEMBER]

I would LOVE a new Tenchu game with visceral combat with real stealth and smart A.I. No co op and linear. Imagine that with Horizon level graphics and I’m sold day 1!

[King_Lothric]

I want Bloodborne 2!

[PFFT]

Ahhh man it would be freaking awesome if it were a new Tenchu title. Its been AGES since we have gotten a new one. Just hope its a true sequel that follows after Wrath of Heaven.

[starchild]

This is the conclusion I came to as well after first watching the teaser trailer. It clearly has Japanese music and cursive style kanji, so it almost certainly takes place in feudal Japan. I sincerely hope it is a new Tenchu game, since I have been wanting to see the series return for many years. In the past I even talked about how From Software should be the one to make it and how it should be a hardcore stealth action game with some of the same challenging-but-fair design philosophies they have polished in the SoulsBorne games. Needless to say, I really hope this turns out to be a new Tenchu game, or at least some sort of spiritual successor.

[Damthatsword]

Frankly i dont care. Im just trying not to wet myself this evening.

[FinalFantasyFanatic]

I would prefer a new Tench over Bloodborne, although I really want a new Armor Core (I'm pretty sure it's already in development.