Jump Force gets new characters, stage and release date

Bandai Namco’s anime fighter Jump Force is highly anticipated for fans of manga and anime all over. Announced today, the real-world anime crossover will now release on February 15th, 2019 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

The game’s new stage takes players to the City of Love – Paris. The crossover aspects of the map brings in elements from the Saint Seiya universe. The series’ iconic Clock Tower and Twelve Temples have materialized inside the most romantic city on Earth.

The games new trailer also introduces two previously unannounced characters. Ryo from City Hunter and Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star will both be playable. Have you ever wondered how easily Kenshiro could destroy Frieza from Dragon Ball Z? Now you can find out!

Kenshiro is equipped with the world’s most dangerous weapon: his fists with a combination of his signature Hokuto Shenkin martial arts. This sacred martial arts technique allows him to target the pressure points of his foes to, well, make them explode.

Ryo instead uses his trusty Colt Magnum. As a highly trained gunman, Ryo isn’t a man to be messed with. He rarely misses and has lightning-fast reflexes. He’s a fast foe to face.

Jump Force is available to pre-order now for $59.95.