Draft:Hunter × Hunter Nen × Impact

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Hunter × Hunter Nen × Impact
Developer(s)Eighting
Publisher(s)Bushiroad
SeriesHunter × Hunter
EngineTBA
Platform(s)
ReleaseNintendo Switch, Windows, PS5
  • WW: TBA
Genre(s)Fighting
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Hunter × Hunter Nen × Impact is an upcoming 3v3 fighting game for Nintendo Switch and Playstation 5, as well as PC (via Steam) based on the Hunter × Hunter franchise. It is being developed by Eighting and published by Bushiroad[1].

This is the first fighting game made for the franchise, despite appearances from its characters in crossover games of the genre in the past, such as Jump Ultimate Stars and Jump Force.

Nen × Impact will feature 16 playable characters, 9 of which are confirmed, with the remaining 7 listed as "Coming Soon[2]."

Gameplay features[edit]

The game follows a 3 on 3 gameplay format similar to one of Eighting's other fighting games, Marvel vs. Capcom 3[3]. Characters on your team can be swapped to or called forward for an assist attack.

The game features an auto-combo mechanic aided by the use of the Rush Button.

Super moves are referred to as "Aura Arts," and can be done alongside the other members of your team for a unique animation.

The game also features a comeback mechanic known as "Over Gear" that increases the characters' speed and attack powers. It can only be used once per match[4].

Development[edit]

Background[edit]

Nen × Impact is being developed by Eighting & published by Bushiroad. The game was first announced as a then-unnamed Hunter × Hunter fighting game at the Bushiroad Games panel at Jump Festa 2024 on December 15th, 2023[5]. It was also announced that more information would be revealed at the Bushiroad New Year Presentation on January 6th, 2024.

During the Bushiroad New Year Presentation, the title of the game, Hunter × Hunter Nen × Impact was revealed, and the official website was created[6]. Gon, Killua, Leorio, Kurapika, Hisoka, and Netero were confirmed in this initial teaser.

On March 8th, 2024, it was confirmed via the official Twitter account that the game would be a 2D fighting game. Furthermore, it was revealed that the game would be releasing on Nintendo Switch, PC (via Steam), and Playstation 5, and that the game would have a playable demo at EVO Japan[7].

On April 11th, 2024, it was announced that the game would also have a playable demo at the Kansai Gaming Party on May 5th[8].

On April 25th, 2024, the first look at gameplay was revealed via YouTube video by the Japanese esports group, CAG OSAKA[9]. Additional gameplay was revealed by Goziline, a Japanese gaming news outlet via their official Twtitter acccount. Later, they would publish an article giving a brief rundown of each playable character from the demo's playstyle and moveset.[10]. This first look at gameplay confirmed that the game would feature 16 characters and 10 stages at launch. Later on the same day, the 1st PV for the game was uploaded on the official Bushrioad Games YouTube channel, which confirmed Uvogin and Machi for the game[11]. Japanese gaming news outlet Famitsu would later release an article going in-depth on the movesets of the known roster of the game, including Uvogin and Machi[12].

On April 29th, 2024, an additional character, Genthru, was revealed for the game via a gameplay showcase by professional fighting game player & content creator, Justin Wong[13]. According to Wong, Genthru was intended to be revealed at EVO Japan, but no such announcement occurred, so his video served as the official announcement.

Playable characters[edit]

Hunter × Hunter Nen × Impact has a 16 characters base roster confirmed, 7 of which are yet to be revealed.

  • Gon Freecs: An aspiring Hunter who became a Hunter to find and eventually re-unite with his father, Ging Freecs.
  • Killua Zoldyck: A boy who met Gon during the Hunter Exam. He comes from the infamous Zoldyck family of assassins, but seeks to become independent from his family's work.
  • Leorio Paradinight: Another contestant in the Hunter Exam that became friends with Gon. Leorio seeks to become a medical doctor, inspired by the loss of a close friend due to a lack of accessible healthcare.
  • Kurapika: The sole survivor of the Kurta clan, after a brutal massacre carried out by the Phantom Troupe. He seeks to collect the eyes of all the fallen members of his clan and exact revenge on the Phantom Troupe.
  • Hisoka Morow: A Hunter with mysterious motivations. He is known to seek fights with powerful opponents for his own personal pleasure.
  • Isaac Netero: The former Chairman of the Hunter Association. He is an incredibly powerful Hunter, and was the overseer of the Hunter Exam, as well as the leader of the Chimera Ant extermination team.
  • Uvogin: A member of the Phantom Troupe. He is extremely loyal to the troupe. He is known for his battle with Kurapika. He is an Enhancer.
  • Machi Komacine: A member of the Phantom Troupe. She knows Hisoka, and occasionally tends to his wounds after fights.
  • Genthru: A serial bomber who seeks to beat Greed Island, a video game created by Hunters, by any means necessary.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Zalamea, Nigel (April 28, 2024). "All the Hunter x Hunter Nen Impact platforms | ONE Esports". www.oneesports.gg. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "CHARACTER | HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT Official site".
  3. ^ Foster, George (April 28, 2024). "Marvel Vs Capcom Fans Point Out Similarities To Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact". TheGamer. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "BATTLE SYSTEM | SYSTEM". HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT Official site. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  5. ^ Romano, Sal (December 16, 2023). "Bushiroad Games and Eighting announce Hunter x Hunter fighting game". Gematsu. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  6. ^ Bevan, Rhiannon (January 6, 2024). "Fighting Game Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact Announced". TheGamer. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  7. ^ Luster, Joseph. "Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact Confirmed as 2D Fighter for PlayStation 5, Switch and PC". www.crunchyroll.com. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  8. ^ Bueno, Daniel (April 12, 2024). "Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact Demo Event Heading to Japan". Siliconera. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  9. ^ Van Allen, Eric (April 25, 2024). "Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact shows its tag fighter lineage in new gameplay". Destructoid. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  10. ^ "『HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT』EVO Japan2024試遊版を最速プレイレポート！初心者も格闘ゲームファンも楽しめる傑作の予感". ゴジライン (in Japanese). April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  11. ^ Tu, Trumann (April 27, 2024). "Hunter X Hunter: Nen X Impact Reveals Two More Playable Characters". Game Rant. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  12. ^ "3vs3格ゲー『ハンター×ハンター ネンインパクト』試遊レビュー。ウボォーギンとマチも参戦。クラピカやレオリオの念能力も取り入れ、細部に工夫が見えるチーム対戦 | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com". ファミ通.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  13. ^ Romano, Sal (May 1, 2024). "Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact adds Genthru". Gematsu. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

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