
It's been a while since we heard any solid information on Devil's Third, but with E3 fast approaching it seems like Valhalla Game Studios is making up for lost time. Studio boss Tomonobu Itagaki may have kept any insights relating to the Wii U exclusive close to his chest, but that has all changed today - not only do we have a release date, we've also been gifted a new video and loads of lovely screens which show off the game's single and online modes.
Valhalla Game Studios has officially announced the release date in Japan as August 4th, 2015 and August 28th, 2015 for Europe. In celebration, the company has published a brand new video featuring Itagaki himself which takes a fresh look at both single-player and multiplayer game footage.
In addition to the summer release date, the Japanese pricing was also announced at 6,700 Yen – estimated at around £35. European pricing is yet to be confirmed, but we do know that the game will launch at retail and on the Wii U eShop.

Although Japan will get to see Devil's Third before the West, Valhalla Game Studios has kindly provided its fans with new screen shots as well as the box art, which you can view on this very page.









Here's the official PR from Nintendo UK:
Conceived by legendary designer Tomonobu Itagaki, a wild, larger-than-life military thriller Devil's Third, is set to release for Wii U on 28th August, delivering intense single-player and multiplayer third-person action that blends modern military weaponry with brutal melee combat.
At the heart of the single-player campaign is Ivan, a former mercenary let loose from his incarceration to right the wrongs of his past and take down a shadowy terrorist group he once belonged to. With the world's satellites and electrical weaponry having been wiped out, and warfare once again reduced to close combat between soldiers, Ivan must use a colourful array of weaponry to shoot, hack and bludgeon his way through any foe standing in the way of his attempt at redemption. With fast-paced combat and bone-crunching finishing moves galore, a day in the life of Ivan is anything but ordinary…
The game's online multiplayer mode, meanwhile, offers up a grim future whereby the terrorists have won, and chaos reigns supreme. As an ordinary citizen, you can join a clan and help reclaim the United States by forming allegiances with other factions, or go all-out as a mercenary and endlessly assault other player's bases, opting for anarchy over clan diplomacy! But at the heart of the online play is the ability to customise your base alongside other members of your clan, with successful battling resulting in rewards that can be used to improve your defences. With constant assaults from other clans, you'll have to be on your toes to defend your territory.
What do you think to all this fresh intel? Let us know in the comment section below.
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I was excited for this game at the last E3, and I'm excited for it now. It looks over-the-top and ludicrous, and that's what I like when it comes to these sorts of games. I'll be grabbing a copy day one to experience it first hand.
Also I'll hop into multiplayer because that just looks nuts in a great way.
Holy molly, that's sooner than I was expecting... and I might not even have my Wii U with me at that date! Madness! Love it! Bring it!
Me: bring it
I wasn't that interested in this game when I saw it last year. Also I didn't like the aiming down sight animation back then. Now it's a day one buy IF it features gyro-aiming with the gamepad or Wii-remote + nunchuk. I just can't stand the R stick for aiming (maybe I should play with the sensitivity setting) for someone who is used to mouse + keyboard when playing shooters.
This is so exciting! I don't care if this game doesn't sell! I'll be playing the cr*p out of this one especially the multiplayer!
Looks fun but visuals are quite disappointing, I still probably get as Wii U is lacking in this genre.
Anyone tried watching the video with translation? It's truly indecipherable.
The cover art is awesome and the game looks so fun. This will be a nice addiction to the Wii U.
Worst character design everrrrrrrr.. It's very off putting.. Also what's with the winning the united states back from terrorists? I just think that they figured this is what western gamers want and unfortunately he's got too many yes men working with / under him.. It's such a shame..
It's from the guy behind Ninja Gaiden so I won't write it off, and hopefully the reviews will be good but none of footage has looked good to me at all.
Why was it announced now? This would've been the perfect start to the digital event!
I might be getting it, the video makes the game look great but E3 hasn't even started yet.
This game is looking great, did I see a level editor in this video??
Day one purchase if that is something avaliable
Must... Have... a... Release Date.... NOA plz! i will throw all of my money for this game!
It's just a Splatoon rip off without the squids
Awesome, definitely buying it.
Loving the box art. Just screams over the top silly action. My kind of game. ...Is that cardboard armor?
Hmm, interesting that they've announced this prior to E3.
The game looks good though! Looks like it's come a long way.
I do like that box art.
Awesome news! Bring it on!!
Looks like fun to me. I'll get it.
Oh man, I hope this turns out well! I'll probably be a scrub and buy it day one though
@Peach64 - considering the footage a year ago, which was truly awful, I think it looks great.
Yeah, I'm getting this game. It just keeps looking more amazing each time I see it. And that box art is AWESOME!
Looks like Nintendo has finally stopped the game drought. I believe there's been/will be a major retail release from September last year to September this year.
Sweet stuff!
Getting this just for he online! LOOKS AMAZING!!!!
Still not sure if I'm interested in this, but at least, the release date is close, so I will soon have opportunity to make up my mind - one way or the other.
No release date mentioned for NA though? What's up with that?
@Ralek85 E3 is in less than a week. We'll hear about it there.
YES!!!
This is the news I was hoping to hear! Can't freakin' wait!
I'm in. Last year I wasn't sold but after today's footage it's a day one for me
I will be getting this if it's under $70 but with my luck it won't be. Canada is getting too expensive for gaming.
That box art is awesome. Was excited last year with the reveal and even more excited that it looks even bettter. Nintendo bettter show this off during their e3 direct and give it a lot of love.
anyone else this is again something that could of bee nin the E3 direct?
being a new game coming out this year. I wonder if nintendo has lots of new games in the direct and this less important ones are getting early announcements to free up space?
By the way if the multiplayer is even half of what they are promising this could be great
Cool stuff, gotta admit! The gameplay shown reminds me a lot of some of my favourite japanes action games (No More Heroes, Vanquish, Red Steel, Metal Gear Rising, MadWorld), and in a good way, because it looks like Devil's Third doesn't just lump things together - it looks really creative with it's ridiculousness!
I wasn't exactly excited before, but this trailer got me very close to being sold on the game!
Does US have a release date, b/c I was REALLY hoping for Yoshi on Aug 28 to put a happy exclamation point on the "summer of Splatoon". Mario Maker is in Sept and if Yoshi is the US holiday release that really doesnt bode well.
We want our Yoshi, weve been waiting 2 1/2 years.
Oh, good to see this pop up now and thst Wii U is getting another game in August. Guess they wsnted to get this out early ahead of Fatal Frame in Oct. And I guess this is the Wii Us answer to MGSV days later. Better than nothing.
This better have voice chat with clan members. That's all I've got to say.
Gosh, why are Ninty, Sony, and MS blowing their load before e3, seems like way too much info coming out a week before e3. Hold onto some surprises guys!
Also, day one buy for me!
I didn't expect it to release this early. So excited for this!
Is it just me or is a ton of info I was expecting at E3 being released early by Nintendo.........makes me wonder what they have lined up for E3? Now I'm finding myself getting hyped......darn it they got me again
@abbyhitter
It's not a game aimed at children, so I'm positive voice chat will be in
!!! Yes!! I was waiting for something on this game. Likely a day one purchase.
Splendid. A mere week following my birthday. Such excites. Better get all my Splatooning out of the way by then, 'cause this one will likely take the spotlight for a good while.
@Gerbwmu yeah, i was saying the same earlier. during an interview with reggie about the 3Ds he teased that E3 will have "things people want and things they didnt know they wanted"
Wasn't excited at all for Splatoon, but this looks really interesting. Looking forward to it.
@outburst Same here. I don't play any shooters without immediate controls any more. Gyro (or Wiimote) support or GTFO.
What an odd way to announce a release date after a year of silence.
When will we get a proper trailer? :/
Awesome! Can't wait.
Ok, watched the 10 minute video - and will now sleep w/ a gun under my pillow to protect me from the man who wears black sunglasses in the pitch dark - but have no idea what's going on. Somebody care to translate?
Do you play as 3 different factions similar to the 3 people in GTAV? There was 1 quick screen w/ 3 faces on it.
Is this a story driven game w/ tacked on multiplayer or a multiplayer game w/ a tacked on story?
I once played a game called The Bouncer when PS2 launched. You got to play as 3 different people. Each story line lasted 20 minutes. The whole game ended in 1 hour. The graphics in this reminded me of that game.
OK, more importantly, and off topic but the Japanese vid reminded me. I know this is a UK site w/ a heavy US and EU fanbase, but can we get some coverage of XCX please? It released in Japan on April 29. Has it been well received? Is the online still ongoing? Does the story compare favorably to XC or is the story secondary to the online battles? (Final Fantasy 12 had a short lame story but the monster hunting kept me busy for 100 hours and I never finished it.) Are they selling DLC yet? I'd check youtube but I'm afraid of spoilers. XC is just 1 cool surprise after another 70 hours in and I've managed to keep myself spoiler free, don't want to ruin it for XCX. Maybe everybody just stopped playing it to get to A+ in Splatoon?
Not even annoyed by the lack of an American release date. I might pick this up when it drops to $20 or lower. This game isn't even on my radar.
AWESOME! Day one purchase for me. I love the retro mini map icons. HA! This game will probably be incredible, and completely unlike what people expect from a game Nintendo publishes. Anyone that played Ninja Gaiden on Xbox should have high anticipation of this game. YES!
@Varoennauraa
Exactly what I always say. "Gyro or GTFO!"
Wow, I'm impressed. I was intrigued by this game but now I can't wait to get my hands on this!
Had this on pre-order when it first appeared and now I can't wait to get this through the door. Mature gaming subjects are few on WiiU and this one looks awsome. Who needs Activisions tired and dated CoD, this I fresh. Hope the multiplayer lives up to expectations.
Wonder if they might do a pre-release test like they did with Splatoon?
The game cover looks 100% butt kickin'! Definitely gonna buy Devil's Third at launch immediately.
I will keep an eye out.
Oooh, sooner then i expected, so grabbing this!
Looks fun!
I will approach this game with caution.
Very awesome, hyped !!!
Wait, what?! Well, that's much sooner than I expected. Still TBA for North America though. (not that I'm getting it)
Still waiting for the NA release date. Can't be far off from the August window though.
Will buy two copies, and keep one under my pillow;) this is exactly my type of game. This and FE X SMT.
Oh and a platinum reveal of Vanquish 2 at e3 please
This will be awesome! This guy cant make a bad game, its biologicaly impossible for him. Beware the ODBs are coming!
So happy its coming so soon! I've been waiting on this game for years now and it looks wacky and thats how I like my games.
ha - this game looks amazing!! The Wii U is a really great game machine.
And ppl in North America get it. ..when? Can't wait for this game, but I wish Nintendo would give N.A. days for yoshi's woolly world and devil's third already.
Hype athis game better sell well or i'm going to lose it!
Oh man, I can't wait for this!! Itagaki is one of the few developers who always delivers
so hardcore
Warm up Nintendo fans, this game is exclusive to Wii U. Take advantage of that. No one else can play this but us.
People are actually interested in this game?
@Grumblevolcano
my guess is the Mature nature, Nintendo doesn't want to limit its audience by showing something not family friendly.
AWESOME, I will be getting another WiiU then
This looks so dumb in the very best way! I was unsure from the first reveal but I'm quite excited now!
Was not expecting multiplayer though. Hope that pans out. I really hope whatever DeNA are doing helps to put NN on the radar for more people as a place worth their time.
Looks better than the E3 trailer. Treehouse gameplay sold me on this last year (with the devs explaining the meaning of the characters look and tattoos), E3 looks like its gonna have plenty to announce.
Ah, crud. That's the Euro date.
Nice, perfect complementary multiplayer game to Splatoon.
The holidays is looking packed.
The graphics still aren't very impressive but they worked hard on the gameplay which is what really matters
No NA release date: bummer.
That box art is incredible!
Looks like this game will be given good reviews, but not sell well.
Just a prediction.
This game reminds me of a ham sandwich.
I wouldn't believe you if you told me that someone made a ham sandwich to be played on the Wii U either.
@MrYuzhai From what I remember, the character design for Ivan was inspired by a Buddhist legend about a demon slaying priest that has his entire body covered in tattoos to protect him during the exorcism. They mentioned it in the Treehouse gameplay.
That multiplayer sounds really exciting! Build forts and defend them? Sign me up!
I want demon banning tattoos all over my body too.
This seems to be the Wii U online shooter for the big guys and girls! Good to have that covered, Nintendo.
I'm not sure if I buy it day one... but I think I have to, just to not lag behind others that play online.
I like the looks of this... one question why is he wearing sunglasses, indoors, in the dark, like its 1999?
The fact that this game will let you build your own stages and play them online makes it a day one buy. Cannot wait for this beast!
Instant purchase, The wiiu is the place to be these days without any doubt.
@Danrenfroe2016 the game is set in 98'
Day one just like i stated when i heard about Splatoon.
@YANDMAN I meat the director guy! The looks nuts... Not in a bad way but still nuts.
https://www.change.org/p/nintendo-valhalla-games-studios-traducci%C3%B3n-al-espa%C3%B1ol-para-devil-s-third/u/11066055
They really should have highlighted this game at E3 2015. A mature action game like this would have been great to show along with Fatal Frame but of course it didn't fit in with the kid friendly muppet theme of the digital event. Sad because I am really looking forward to both.
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