On Monday, January 29th, 2024, Bandai Namco Entertainment and its Southeast Asian branch published a new promotional video for their upcoming Spy x Family video game.
Titled SPYxANYA: Operation Memories, additional details were shared regarding the game’s release timeline across various regions and platforms.
Specifically, the game now has a confirmed June 2024 launch window in Japan, Southeast Asia, and Western territories.
In Japan, after initially being announced for Nintendo Switch in December 2023, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions were newly confirmed to also be released in June.
As for Southeast Asia, the game will simultaneously debut on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
The latest trailer was published with dual language options – in English and Japanese – coinciding with the Western release announcement.
Spy x Family is expected to launch sometime in 2024 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC in unspecified Western regions.
Release dates for the PC versions in Japan and Southeast Asia are still to be determined and will be shared at a later time.
Spy x Family Video Game Release Date Confirmed
In the most recent promotional video for the upcoming Spy x Family video game adaptation, more specific release dates were provided for Japan, Southeast Asia, and Western launches across console platforms.
As announced, the Japan and Southeast Asia releases for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 are now confirmed for Thursday, June 27th, 2024.
Additionally, the Western console release was narrowed down and is scheduled for the very next day, Friday, June 28th, 2024.
It’s important to clarify that these dates reflect the console versions only – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The PC release dates for Japan, Southeast Asia, and Western regions have yet to be determined and will be shared publicly at a later time by the development team.
Expanding on the latest trailer’s content beyond just the release date announcements, fans were also given a deeper look at the upcoming Spy x Family game’s life simulation gameplay.
Central characters like Loid, Anya, Yor, and Bond Forger were showcased interacting within gameplay sequences.
Additionally, supporting characters from the series such as Nightfall (also known as Fiona Frost) appear to play roles in the game as well.
Providing a glimpse into the game’s core social, relationship, and character-building mechanics, the trailer aims to capture the lighthearted and wholesome family dynamics portrayed in the show and manga. Players seem able to guide the Forgers through various storylines and daily activities.
Spy x Family Video Game Shared Gameplay Details
Diving deeper into the specifics of SPY x FAMILY’s gameplay and premise, players will take on the role of Anya as the main protagonist.
The core objective guiding the experience is described as completing Anya’s photo diary homework assignment.
To achieve this, players can interact with different narrative threads and minigames enabling the Forgers, along with supporting characters like Damian, Becky, Yuri, and Fiona, to embark on various outings together.
These range from everyday family activities to more fantastical situations true to the series.
Costumes and cosmetic collectibles can also be obtained through additional activities.
This allows players to customize the appearances of characters before setting out on adventures ideal for candid photo ops destined for Anya’s diary.
Beneath it all, the game promises to stay faithful to the spirit of the manga created by Tatsuya Endo and the acclaimed anime adaptation that premiered in April 2022.
So fans can expect lighthearted, comedic beats centered around the lovable Forgers and familiar faces while utilizing the interactive medium for an immersive accompaniment to the existing series.
The road to completing Anya’s homework forms the driving force behind mini escapades capturing this unlikely spy family’s warmth and bonds with charming flair.
More About Spy X Family
Delving into the intricate premise, Spy x Family centers around an underground war brewing between the fictional nations of Westalis and Ostania.
To maintain a covert peace, Westalis dispatches agent “Twilight” to surreptitiously monitor political figure Donovan Desmond – leader of Ostania’s National Unity Party. However, Desmond’s reclusiveness makes direct spying impossible.
Twilight’s solution is fabricating the identity of Loid Forger to enroll a child in Desmond’s sons’ elite academy to get close to the target.
But Lord requires the semblance of a happy family to avoid suspicion.
Neither Loid nor Yor knows each other’s real backgrounds, while Anya hides her knowledge of their actual professions.
Despite such secrets threatening his mission, Loid must convince all that he is a loving family man.
With its fake family set-up housing both comedic secrets and unexpected bonds, Spy x Family promises wholesome yet thrilling espionage action as Twilight/Loid walks the tightrope of completing his covert Ostanian mission while unexpectedly learning to be a caring father.