Independent video game developer Redacted Studios alongside indie publisher Versus Evil today announced that Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma Volume 1 will be available on PlayStation 4 and PC on September 22, with the game coming to Xbox One via the ID@Xbox program shortly thereafter.
Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma will be delivered in three volumes, each with its own new story arch, characters and combat styles to master, as well as including an original soundtrack by up-and-coming indie hip-hop artists that have been mentored by RZA, a music producer and rapper of the Wu-Tang Clan.
“A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into getting Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma to this launch,” said Steve Escalante, the GM of Versus Evil.
Versus Evil have also announced a content for up-and-coming hip-hop artists to create their own original Afro Samurai-inspired music track. All submitted tracks will be considered and the winners track will be included in the official soundtrack for Volume 3. You can find out all of the details and submission instructions here.