Coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation platforms, to be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2025
Hong Kong – May 16, 2025 – Independent developer and publisher Eastasiasoft Limited announced today that they have once again partnered with developer Purple Tree to release fluidly animated 2D fighter Baki Hanma: Blood Arena on consoles for Japan and Asia.
Baki Hanma: Blood Arena is a thrilling 2D action game based on anime phenomenon Baki. With gameplay reminiscent of genre classics, including developer Purple Tree’s own Thunder Ray, the game blends precision, timing and shonen-style flair to deliver a high-energy combat experience. Baki Hanma: Blood Arena cranks up the violence to match the long-standing legacy of the anime, pitting Baki against hulking opponents with their own unique strengths, weaknesses and personality quirks, requiring the player to break down their moves and decide what kind of strategy will be most effective in defeating them.
Baki Hanma: Blood Arena is originally developed by Purple Tree and will be published digitally by Eastasiasoft Limited on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in Japan and Asia. The game will feature multi-language support including English, Japanese, Korean and Traditional Chinese.
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About Baki Hanma: Blood Arena
Step into the shoes of the world’s most determined fighter in Baki Hanma: Blood Arena! Based on the popular anime series, Baki Hanma: Blood Arena is a brutal 2D fighter that requires quick reflexes, precision and strategy to overcome Baki’s toughest opponents, each with their own strengths, personality quirks and unique fighting styles! Watch the action over the shoulders of Baki himself as you dodge, grapple and strike hard with fluidly animated flair, fighting your way from underground clubs to majestic tournament stages. Unleash explosive special moves inspired by the anime and climb through the ranks to challenge the ultimate enemy for the title of god of combat!
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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 Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom, Mugen Souls Z, Sword and Fairy: Together Forever, 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 Purple Tree
Purple Tree is game development studio with its headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was established in 2012 and also has offices in Canada. Key people at the company are Ezequiel Heyn (Game Design), Alfredo Hodes (Lead Developer) and Pablo Cerrutti (Art Director).
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