Just a couple of days ago, we reported about Yakuza series’ director Toshihiro Nagoshi’s next project. Sega Europe and Sega America have now confirmed that Binary Domain is currently being developed by their Japanese wing in collaboration with Nagoshi. Touted to be an original squad-based shooter, this title is expected to flash swift and intense battles across the streets of Tokyo in 2080.
The plot of the game revolves around an incursion by robots, unleashing a blistering struggle. In the title, players will have to fight these invaders for saving humankind from destruction. It will facilitate them to step into boots of an international peace-keeping squad. In this role, they will need to face not only these mechanical adversaries but also their inner self while reckoning the surrounding environment.
“What I wanted to create this time was a dramatic and energetic sci-fi shooter. When you hear sci-fi you may think of cold, clinical environments but with Binary Domain I wanted to combine this with a deep human drama. The keyword we have in mind for this project is ‘Life’. I wanted to make something that will be accepted by both the Japanese and Western markets and this fundamental theme is something everyone knows, but which the full extent of can be difficult to grasp,” explained Yakuza Creator Toshihiro Nagoshi.
“We are excited and proud to have Toshihiro Nagoshi working on Binary Domain,” remarked Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA of Europe and SEGA of America. “The game is being developed in Japan yet it is designed for a global audience and will take players into an exhilarating story wrapped into a unique, action-packed shooter experience in a fresh new setting.”
For this title, an innovative AI system is now under construction which is expected breathe life into the on-screen battlefield. The game is being created to offer a gripping experience as players concoct plans for crushing such powerful rivals in hostile environs. It has been plugged to infuse the terrain with a new setting while displaying staggering action sequences.
Binary Domain is being crafted for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. We’ve heard no official word about its release date and other details.