Death end re;Quest: Code Z is set in parallel universes. World DE-1 resembles Earth in the 2000s. Iris was born there, setting in motion a series of tragic loops. Arata Mizunashi and his team unravelled the loops. Iris created a copy of World DE-1 — creatively naming it World DE-1.5 — where feuds gave way to friendships. The world is perfect, with everyone’s contribution being perfect. However, a new crisis emerges when a mysterious man appears, followed by a group of people identical to the former heroes. The game’s new protagonist/hero, Sayaka Hiwatari, must confront the rising chaos.
The Strain Area contains deadly dungeons, filled with randomly-generated monsters, traps, etc. When you move, your enemy moves. Explore every corner searching for items while trying to make your way down. At the bottom of each dungeon awaits a powerful boss, ready to test your limits. After it is defeated, save your friend and escape the Strain Area alive! With death comes despair-inducing Death Ends. You might even get a brutal Double Death End, overseen by Corpse Party writer Makoto Kedouin.
Death end re;Quest: Code Z’s Limited Edition contents have been revealed. (See image below.) It includes a 92-page art and stories book, a 32-track soundtrack on CD, a titillating Sayaka mousepad, a collector’s box, and a trading card. (There is no mention of including a copy of the game.) Limited Edition pre-orders begin April 1.
Developed by Compile Heart and published by Idea Factory International, Death end re;Quest: Code Z will be released in the West for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on May 13. In North America, this date is for the digital and physical editions. In Europe, this date is for the digital editions; the physical editions will be released on June 27.
