BASED ON THE HIT ANIME SERIES “OVERLORD, ” ‘LORD OF NAZARICK’ RPG TO LAUNCH GLOBALLY

— Lord of Nazarick Pre-Registration Now Open on the App Store and Google Play — — First Game to Fully Implement Crunchyroll Login, Enhancing Fan Experience — — Game Set to Launch Around OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom Film —

Culver City, CA (Sept. 17, 2024) – Crunchyroll and A PLUS JAPAN are joining forces to announce the English global release of Lord of Nazarick—a turn-based roleplaying game based on the hit OVERLORD anime. 
Releasing this fall on Android and iOS devices, Lord of Nazarick will bring mobile players to a fantasy world where magic and might clash. Starting today, fans eager to command their armies can pre-register for the game on the Google Play and App Store.
* Set to release around OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom’s global theatrical run beginning on November 8 in the U.S. and Canada, Lord of Nazarick allows new and long-time OVERLORD fans to catch up or relive the anime currently streaming on Crunchyroll with a fresh perspective. Crunchyroll previously announced that it has also acquired select international rights in EMEA and Latin America in addition to North America (theatrical dates for the international territories not yet announced). 
Upon launch, Lord of Nazarick will be the first game to fully implement Crunchyroll Login—a new feature enhancing the free-to-play experience for Crunchyroll Premium members. Across all global versions of the game, players that log in as a Crunchyroll Premium member will receive special rewards, including in-game currency, a battle pass, and exclusive access to activations across Crunchyroll theatrical and ecommerce experiences. 
Official LORD OF NAZARICK Details After twelve years of playing his favorite MMORPG game, Momonga logs in for the last time only to find himself transported into its world playing it indefinitely. Throughout his adventures, his avatar ascends to the title of Sorcerer King Ainz Ooal Gown. 
● Epic OVERLORD Stories: Experience the game's main story from a fresh perspective alongside all-new canon scenarios as you command every fight. 

● Iconic Characters: Recruit over 50 characters from the anime—guardians, pleiades, and more—in the game, with more to come in regular updates! 

● Strategic Battles: Build a party of fan-favorite characters across 5 classes and 3 unique attributes to the deadliest force in Lord of Nazarick. 

● Dynamic Gameplay: Beyond the story, take on roguelite dungeons, take on boss challenges, mini-games and so much more in this full-featured RPG. 

● Stunning Visuals: Experience the immersive world of OVERLORD completely re-imagined in stunning 3D with high-quality animation that brings fan-favorite characters to life

 

● Immersive Exploration: Take your time wandering the world and visit the Great Tomb of Nazarick, Carne Village, E-Rantel, and other familiar locations from the anime. Who knows what surprises await you along the way! 

● Cooperative Play: Join with friends to create your own legendary alliance (just like Ainz Ooal Gown!) or join an existing one to take on powerful foes together. 

● PVP Combat: Challenge other players with your strongest lineup, climb to the top of the leaderboard, and earn plenty of rewards along the way! 

Title: Lord of Nazarick - OVERLORD 

Official Mobile Game Publisher: Crunchyroll Games, A PLUS JAPAN 

Developer: Perfect 

World Genre: RPG Platforms: iOS, Android 

Launch: Fall 2024 

Price: Free (In-App Purchases) 

OVERLORD fans find news and updates on Lord of Nazarick on the game’s OfficialWebsite and Crunchyroll News as well as on Discord and X (Twitter).

A PLUS JAPAN INC. publishes Lord of Nazarick in most European countries and the Middle East. 

Crunchyroll Games publishes Lord of Nazarick in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America. 

About the OVERLORD franchise Momonga is a regular salaryman who leads a guild in the MMORPG video game Yggdrasil. 

After twelve years of playing the game, the servers are finally shutting down. Momonga logs in for the last time, seeing the game to its end. However, after the clock strikes midnight, nothing changes…and Momonga finds himself playing the game indefinitely and is transported into its world. Throughout his adventures, he ascends to the title of Sorcerer King Ainz Ooal Gown. Originally a web novel by Kugane Maruyama that was adapted into light novels and manga publications, the first season of the anime series debuted in 2017 and quickly became popular among fans. Currently, all four seasons are now streaming on Crunchyroll along with OVERLORD: The Undead King and OVERLORD: The Dark Hero, two omnibus films that serve as recaps for season one. 

About A PLUS JAPAN INC. 

A PLUS JAPAN INC. is a mobile game publisher with its headquarters in Tokyo and an office in Shanghai. The company’s mission is to bring fun and surprise to the world by combining its globally influential IP titles with its mobile game development ability to deliver compelling content to the world. With its strong presence in publishing high-quality and innovative games, A PLUS JAPAN expects to expand beyond its publishing area with more upcoming titles and a new branch office in Singapore. 

About Crunchyroll 

Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and subscription premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles and manga publishing. Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast. 

The Crunchyroll app is available on over 15 platforms, including all gaming consoles. Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.  

— Lord of Nazarick Pre-Registration Now Open on the App Store and Google Play — — First Game to Fully Implement Crunchyroll Login, Enhancing Fan Experience — — Game Set to Launch Around OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom Film —

Culver City, CA (Sept. 17, 2024) – Crunchyroll and A PLUS JAPAN are joining forces to announce the English global release of Lord of Nazarick—a turn-based roleplaying game based on the hit OVERLORD anime. 
Releasing this fall on Android and iOS devices, Lord of Nazarick will bring mobile players to a fantasy world where magic and might clash. Starting today, fans eager to command their armies can pre-register for the game on the Google Play and App Store.
* Set to release around OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom’s global theatrical run beginning on November 8 in the U.S. and Canada, Lord of Nazarick allows new and long-time OVERLORD fans to catch up or relive the anime currently streaming on Crunchyroll with a fresh perspective. Crunchyroll previously announced that it has also acquired select international rights in EMEA and Latin America in addition to North America (theatrical dates for the international territories not yet announced). 
Upon launch, Lord of Nazarick will be the first game to fully implement Crunchyroll Login—a new feature enhancing the free-to-play experience for Crunchyroll Premium members. Across all global versions of the game, players that log in as a Crunchyroll Premium member will receive special rewards, including in-game currency, a battle pass, and exclusive access to activations across Crunchyroll theatrical and ecommerce experiences. 
Official LORD OF NAZARICK Details After twelve years of playing his favorite MMORPG game, Momonga logs in for the last time only to find himself transported into its world playing it indefinitely. Throughout his adventures, his avatar ascends to the title of Sorcerer King Ainz Ooal Gown. 
● Epic OVERLORD Stories: Experience the game's main story from a fresh perspective alongside all-new canon scenarios as you command every fight. 

● Iconic Characters: Recruit over 50 characters from the anime—guardians, pleiades, and more—in the game, with more to come in regular updates! 

● Strategic Battles: Build a party of fan-favorite characters across 5 classes and 3 unique attributes to the deadliest force in Lord of Nazarick. 

● Dynamic Gameplay: Beyond the story, take on roguelite dungeons, take on boss challenges, mini-games and so much more in this full-featured RPG. 

● Stunning Visuals: Experience the immersive world of OVERLORD completely re-imagined in stunning 3D with high-quality animation that brings fan-favorite characters to life

 

● Immersive Exploration: Take your time wandering the world and visit the Great Tomb of Nazarick, Carne Village, E-Rantel, and other familiar locations from the anime. Who knows what surprises await you along the way! 

● Cooperative Play: Join with friends to create your own legendary alliance (just like Ainz Ooal Gown!) or join an existing one to take on powerful foes together. 

● PVP Combat: Challenge other players with your strongest lineup, climb to the top of the leaderboard, and earn plenty of rewards along the way! 

Title: Lord of Nazarick - OVERLORD 

Official Mobile Game Publisher: Crunchyroll Games, A PLUS JAPAN 

Developer: Perfect 

World Genre: RPG Platforms: iOS, Android 

Launch: Fall 2024 

Price: Free (In-App Purchases) 

OVERLORD fans find news and updates on Lord of Nazarick on the game’s OfficialWebsite and Crunchyroll News as well as on Discord and X (Twitter).

A PLUS JAPAN INC. publishes Lord of Nazarick in most European countries and the Middle East. 

Crunchyroll Games publishes Lord of Nazarick in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America. 

About the OVERLORD franchise Momonga is a regular salaryman who leads a guild in the MMORPG video game Yggdrasil. 

After twelve years of playing the game, the servers are finally shutting down. Momonga logs in for the last time, seeing the game to its end. However, after the clock strikes midnight, nothing changes…and Momonga finds himself playing the game indefinitely and is transported into its world. Throughout his adventures, he ascends to the title of Sorcerer King Ainz Ooal Gown. Originally a web novel by Kugane Maruyama that was adapted into light novels and manga publications, the first season of the anime series debuted in 2017 and quickly became popular among fans. Currently, all four seasons are now streaming on Crunchyroll along with OVERLORD: The Undead King and OVERLORD: The Dark Hero, two omnibus films that serve as recaps for season one. 

About A PLUS JAPAN INC. 

A PLUS JAPAN INC. is a mobile game publisher with its headquarters in Tokyo and an office in Shanghai. The company’s mission is to bring fun and surprise to the world by combining its globally influential IP titles with its mobile game development ability to deliver compelling content to the world. With its strong presence in publishing high-quality and innovative games, A PLUS JAPAN expects to expand beyond its publishing area with more upcoming titles and a new branch office in Singapore. 

About Crunchyroll 

Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and subscription premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles and manga publishing. Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast. 

The Crunchyroll app is available on over 15 platforms, including all gaming consoles. Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.  

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posted by Trixia Salonga . Monday, September 30, 2024 .