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Monster horror fighting game Omen of Sorrow hits new platforms with additional content

Coming soon to Nintendo Switch, PS5™ and Steam, with console versions also getting physical release

Hong Kong – February 21, 2022 – Independent developer and publisher Eastasiasoft Limited, today announced that traditional 4-button fighting game Omen of Sorrow is coming soon to PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch and Steam worldwide, as well as PlayStation®4 in Asia. These new developments are made possible by ongoing partnership between independent Chilean studio AOne Games and Eastasiasoft Limited.

For this expanded release, story mode content has been revised, and new endings have been added to arcade mode. The already released Xbox One version of the game will also receive this content as a free update. With so many new platforms on the horizon, cross-play online multiplayer will soon be made available across all versions of Omen of Sorrow.

Physical editions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation®5 have also been revealed and will be available for pre-order from online retail partner Playasia at 11:00pm Hong Kong (10:00am ET / 3:00pm UK) on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Only 2000 Limited Editions will be produced for Nintendo Switch and 1000 for PlayStation®5. Standard copies are open pre-order.

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About Omen of Sorrow

In a hidden underworld ruled by creatures of the night, a new terror has awakened! Omen of Sorrow brings monsters of horror, literature and mythology together for a fighting game experience unlike any other. Inspired by numerous arcade classics but offering its own unique innovations and mature aesthetics, Omen of Sorrow positively bleeds style!

Featuring a roster inspired by such icons as Frankenstein’s monster and Egyptian high priest Imhotep, this traditional 4-button fighting game rewards or punishes players based on how aggressive their playstyle is, putting a skill-centric spin on combat while keeping the experience accessible to newcomers. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, Omen of Sorrow’s 2.5D brawling spans a multitude of detailed locations with handcrafted animations and cinematic finishers, all set to a masterful soundtrack by composer Francisco Cerda.

  • Select from a varied roster of characters inspired by horror classics.
  • Use cinematic finishers to take down opponents in style!
  • Explore single-player modes against the CPU or challenge friends online.
  • Strategize on the fly and turn the tide of battle through aggressive play!


About eastasiasoft

Eastasiasoft Limited is an independent, Hong Kong–based developer and publisher of interactive entertainment specializing in video games and related media. Founded in 2007, eastasiasoft has published a diverse variety of titles in digital and physical format. Eastasiasoft is a licensed PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One publisher. Some of eastasiasoft’s recently licensed and published games are Xuan Yuan Sword 7, Empire of Angels IV, Seven Pirates H, Moero Crystal H, Trigger Witch, Rainbow Skies, Rainbow Moon, and the Söldner-X franchise.


About Aone Games

AOne Games was founded in 2015 and have come to specialize in combat-oriented video games. In a few short years, it has reached distribution contracts with all major platforms and formed strategic alliances with leading companies in the sector. Additionally, it has obtained international recognition for its first product Omen of Sorrow such as Best Game in EVA Córdoba 2018, Best Technical Challenge in EVA 2017, Second Most Expected Game of 2017 and Second Best Demo of 2017 in the Shoryuken Fighting Game Awards, plus an Unreal Dev Grant awarded by Epic Games in 2017.


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Omen of Sorrow
Press kit
Fact Sheet
Platforms:
PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox One
Release:
15 September 2021 (Xbox One), 23 March 2023 (PS5, Switch, Steam)
Genre:
Fighting
Language:
English
Subtitles:
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Players:
1-2
Developer:
AOne Games
Digital price:
US$19.99 / €19.99
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