Kodoani.com – Arc System Works announced on Saturday that Morel Mackernasey will join the cast of playable characters in the 2D 3v3 fighting game Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact belong to Bushiroad Games and Eightingbased on the popular Hunter x Hunter manga series by Yoshihiro Togashi.
Information about the game
Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact will be released on:
PlayStation 5
Nintendo Switch
PC (Steam)
Expected release: 2025 (originally scheduled for release in 2024 but postponed in September).
Playable characters announced:
Main group: Gon, Killua, Leorio, Kurapika.
Antagonists and supporting characters: Hisoka, Netero, Bisky, Machi, Uvogin, Chrollo, Feitan, Meruem, Genthru, Razor.
New character added: Morel Mackernasey, a Hunter with the famous “Deep Purple” Nen ability, uses smoke manipulation techniques in combat.
Fighting style: The game promises to bring 3v3 fighting matches with a unique combat system, focusing on combining the unique Nen abilities of each character. This is a combination of action, strategy and carefully refined 2D graphics.
Hunter x Hunter and recent updates
Manga: Yoshihiro Togashi launched the Hunter x Hunter manga in 1998 in Weekly Shonen Jump. The series paused in January 2023 due to the author's health problems. However, the manga returned with a new chapter on October 7 this year. The manga's 38th volume was published in Japan on September 4, 2023.
Anime and other media: Hunter x Hunter has inspired many projects, including two anime television series, two movies, and multiple OVAs and stage plays. The manga remains a monument in the shounen world thanks to its complex plot, unique Nen system, and deep characters.
About Bushiroad Games
Bushiroad Gamesa subgenre of Bushiroadwas founded in January 2023 with the goal of expanding its game portfolio across multiple platforms. Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact is one of their major projects, combined with reputable names in the industry such as Arc System Works and Eightingwhich is famous for its high-quality fighting games.
