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Electronic Arts, Omega Force Announces Wild Hearts With February 2023 Release Slates

When exploring new avenues for what Electronic Arts is pursuing, the firm is certainly doubling down on licensed content. In January, the publisher announced a new three-game deal with Lucasfilms Games revolving around Star Wars with Respawn Entertainment attached. Additionally, the firm alongside EA Motive & Marvel shared a new Iron Man project is in the works now as well.

Elsewhere, Electronic Arts shared a new arrangement with Koei Tecmo is underway with Omega Force – the team responsible for Hyrule Warriors, Dynasty Warriors, Fire Emblem Warriors – is orchestrating a new game. The project is told to be a new hunting game which certainly diversifies the release pool from the publisher.

On Wednesday, Electronic Arts and Omega Force announced Wild Hearts. You can watch the reveal trailer in the video below:

“Wild Hearts opens up a vibrant fantasy world to players that’s as untamed as it is beautiful. With Wild Hearts, not only did we want to showcase the evolution, infusion and real threat caused by Kemono, but we also wanted to create a game where crafting was at the core of the experience, redefining what can be possible in a beast hunting game,” Koei Tecmo Games Executive Vice President Yosuke Hayashi.

“We have placed great care in designing our Karakuri to fit within the combat, and we’re excited for players to use these powerful mechanisms to fight giant beasts and traverse the world,” Hayashi added. In an interview with IGN, it is shared the project has been in development for four years and is to include parties up to three for co-op. Electronic Arts Global Brand Vice President Stuart Lang continues:

“EA Originals is a label for those who dare to explore. It’s a home for studio partners – like Omega Force – forging new ways to play from bold creative visions, and for players who love to discover untold stories and unseen worlds. We are excited to follow the wonderful and critically acclaimed It Takes Two, from Hazelight Studios, with the ingenious mechanics, giant nature-infused beasts and epic battles of WILD HEARTS, the first AAA hunting experience for a new generation.”

Are you excited for Wild Hearts?

Wild Hearts ships on February 17, 2023 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.

Source: Electronic Arts

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