It takes place in a fictionalized Japan during the Sengoku period and makes strong references to Buddhist mythology and philosophy.
The gameplay is focused on stealth, exploration, and combat, with a particular emphasis on boss battles. The game follows a shinobi known as Wolf, who attempts to take revenge on a samurai clan that imprisoned him and kidnapped his lord. It was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in March 2019 and for Stadia in October 2020 by FromSoftware in Japan and Activision internationally. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a 2019 action-adventure game developed by FromSoftware.
