NEW KYOSHIN HERO JOINS THE FOR HONOR ® BATTLEFIELD ON 22 ND JULY

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LONDON, UK — 15^TH JULY, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft announced For Honor^® Year 5 Season 2 – Title Update 2.0 will release on 22^nd July, adding a new playable Hero to the game: the Kyoshin. The Kyoshin are mystical Samurai wielding a concealed blade, whose elegance and prowess will leave everyone in awe on the battlefield. With over 25 million players, For Honor is available on PlayStation^®4, the Xbox One family of devices, and Windows PC, as well as on Ubisoft+, the Ubisoft subscription service. For Honor is playable on PlayStation^®5 and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility.
 

Joining the Samurai faction, the Kyoshin are legendary warriors who have a deep connection to the spiritual realms. Their special training led them to master the art of fighting with the Shikomizue, a concealed single-handed blade and a scabbard. As they flow through battle, their heavenly powers can be used against enemies while their special Kaze Stance blocks incoming attacks, allowing them to retaliate quickly. Starting 22^nd July, players will be able purchase a package from first-party stores, that include the new Kyoshin Hero, one exclusive Ornament, one Elite Outfit, seven days of Champion Status and three scavenger crates. Starting 5^th August, players can also unlock the Kyoshin Hero for 15,000 Steel in-game.

 
Starting today until 19^th July, For Honor will be free to play on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S. Free Weekend players will have full access to the Standard Edition of For Honor, which includes the story mode, all multiplayer game modes, 12 playable Heroes, and 30 maps. Players who want to keep battling after the weekend ends can carry on their progression and heroes to the full version of For Honor, which will be available to purchase for up to 85% off on PC. For more information, please visit: www.forhonorgame.com/free_weekend_0721


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About For Honor


Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios,** For Honor offers an engaging campaign and thrilling multiplayer modes. Players embody warriors of the four great factions – the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings, the deadly Samurai and the fearsome Wu Lin – fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative combat system that puts players in total control of their warriors, allows them to utilize the unique skills and combat style of each hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their way.


**Associate Ubisoft studios include Quebec, Toronto and Blue Byte. Additional development from Studio Gobo.


About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, and Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon®, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2020-21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

 
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