The last game in the .hack series was last remastered four years ago in 2017. Now, bringing back the fourth installment in the series, .hack//G.U. Last Recode, Nintendo announces an official release date for the game’s port on Nintendo Switch.
What is .hack//G.U. Last Recode?
.hack//G.U. Last Recode is a remaster of the original .hack//G.U. The original series consists of three volumes: Rebirth, Reminisce, and Redemption. Combining elements from all previous volumes in the Last Recode installment, the game brought together all of the original storylines as well as a new chapter to the story.
The high-definition remaster takes place in an MMORPG called “The World”, where the player controls characters inside the online game. This particular installment of the series follows a player named Haseo. Haseo hunts down another player, Tri-Edge, who put one of his friends in a coma in the real world. A mysterious organization discovers Haseo, and he joined their ranks to uncover hidden powers. Meanwhile, a computer virus called AIDA threatens to tear apart “The World” during Haseo’s quest.
By playing .hack//G.U. Last Recode, fans get .hack//G.U. Vol. 1//Rebirth, .hack//G.U. Vol. 2//Reminisce, and .hack//G.U. Vol. 3//Redemption. Along with the three original volumes, .hack//G.U. Vol. 4//Reconnection will also be playable, as it was added on to tie up the full story.
When will the game be available on Switch?
.hack//G.U. Last Recode hits the market worldwide for Nintendo Switch March 10, 2022. If you haven’t had the chance to play the original remastered version on PS4 or PC, the spring will be the time to pick it up. As part of the larger .hack franchise, .hack//G.U. Last Recode seems like a great way to dive in and begin exploring what .hack has to offer.
Via, Siliconera.
