Bandai Namco adds Nintendo characters to 'Project X Zone 2'

The upcoming strategy game “Project X Zone 2: Brave New World,” is a title packed with characters from the companies included in the development of the game: Bandai Namco, Sega and Capcom. A new report states that Nintendo characters are scheduled to make their debut on the upcoming game.

At the Tokyo Game Show last week, developer Bandai Namco announced that “Project X Zone 2: Brave New World” will be getting a total of four new characters, three of which will come from Nintendo-exclusive games, Siliconera reports. The new characters added to the roster are Chrom and Lucina from the “Fire Emblem” series, Fiora from “Xenoblade” and KOS-MOS from “XenoSaga.” Chrom is set to be paired with Lucina, and Fiora will be partnered with KOS-MOS.

This isn’t the first time Lucina from “Fire Emblem: Awakening” made a cameo appearance in another game. She was first made a playable character on Nintendo’s “Super Smash Bros.” Meanwhile, this is Chrom’s first appearance outside of the series.

It is also Fiora’s and KOS-MOS’ first time outside of their respective series. However, “Xenoblade” made Shulk a playable character in “Super Smash Bros.”

Technically, this isn’t the first time that “Project X Zone” is getting a Nintendo-exclusive character, as Phoenix Wright and Maya from the “Ace Attorney” series were previously reported to be included in the game. However, “Ace Attorney” is under Capcom not Nintendo.

Aside from the new additions, “Project X Zone 2” will also have a slew of familiar faces. Other series making an appearance in the game include “Tekken,” “Devil May Cry,” “Street Fighter,” “Darkstalkers” and more.

“Project X Zone 2” will release in Japan on Nov. 12, but it will come later in other regions. It will be released in North America on Feb. 16 and Feb. 19 for Nintendo 3DS in Europe.

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