A trailer posted on October 11th has confirmed that the 3D brawler video game adaptation of Shounen Jump hit series Jujutsu Kaisen, titled Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash, developed by Byking and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, has been slated for a February 2, 2024 release for PC, PS4/5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, shortly after the conclusion second season of the anime currently ongoing. The Japanese version of the game will be released one day earlier, on February 1st.
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The game is currently available for preorders for all consoles except Nintendo Switch, with a $59.99 standard edition, a $79.99 deluxe edition (which includes a pass for future DLC “Hidden Inventory/Premature Death” and a “Jujusta 2024 Baseball” minigame) and a $99.99 ultimate edition (which further includes a digital artbook, soundtrack, and a DLC outfit set based on the anime’s first ending animation). Additionally, a $79.99 physical collector’s edition has been posted to the Bandai Namco store, which includes an exclusive 12×22-inch wall scroll illustrated by the manga author, Akutami Gege. All pre-orders will also include a DLC outfit set as a bonus.
Currently the second video game adaptation of the series (after the mobile game Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade), Cursed Clash was first officially announced at the 2023 Bandai Namco Summer Showcase on July 1. The game will be a faithful adaptation of the plotline covered by the first anime season and the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie and will include over 15 playable characters and 2v2 gameplay, with players being able to play both in co-op and competition mode online, as well as being able to customize characters’ appearance.
