Wu-Tang Clan Announces First Video Game in 26 Years, 'Rise of the Deceiver'
The co-op action RPG follows 1999’s ‘Shaolin Style.’
Summary
- Brass Lion Entertainment announced Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver, a co-op action RPG
- The game blends Afro-surrealism and anime, with a soundtrack featuring Wu-Tang music
- It will release first on PC, marking the group’s second video game
Brass Lion Entertainment officially announced the newest Wu-Tang Clan game, Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver.
As per IGN, the co-op action RPG will allow up to four players to defeat the Deceiver and save the Wu’s home of Shaolin. Players can expect a design that fuses Afro-surrealism and anime, as well as a soundtrack composed of the Wu-Tang Clan’s discography and new offerings from Just Blaze.
The video game was initially developed as a tie-in with Ghostface Killah and RZA‘s upcoming horror film, Angel of Dust. “Creating Angel of Dust has been an incredible journey,” said Ghostface Killah in a statement. “Bringing the story to life through film was just the beginning. Now, with the development of the video game, we are immersing fans even deeper into this supernatural thriller universe. It’s about blending music, storytelling, and interactive experience. I can’t wait for fans to step into the darkness and discover what lies beneath.”
Rise of the Deceiver marks the second game from the Wu following 1999’s PlayStation title, Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style. It featured characters based on the group themselves and follows them as martial artists studying under Master Xin.
Watch the teaser above. Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver is first set to release for the PC before receiving a console release date. Stay tuned for more details.
