August 12, 2013August 13, 2013

Killer is Dead: New DLC Images Revealed

There’s no better outfit for executioner Monda Zappa than a suit and tie. But that doesn’t mean his companions can’t enjoy a few new outfits in the meantime…

Killer is Dead, the latest endeavor from legendary game creator SUDA51, will initially ship with the Smooth Operator DLC pack, which provides players with additional content right at launch. The pack includes tantalizing alternate costumes for Vivienne and Mika, as well as a bonus pair of in-game glasses that can help Mondo with the ladies — though he doesn’t need that much help. The Smooth Operator pack also features a full-length, special bonus mission — aptly named “Episode 51” — with a brand new target to execute, and the introduction of the high-class Betty. This episode will revolve around the enigmatic and vampiric Sebastian, whose sophisticated tastes are only rivaled by his high sense of style.

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Launch copies of Killer is Dead will additionally be packaged with an 80-page, hardcover art book, and a soundtrack containing 25 songs. Killer is Dead launches on August 27th.

Bring your sword… you’ll need it.

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ABRipperXX
August 12, 2013 at 9:11 am PDT

Game look awesome! I love the playstation support Xseed! Keep up the good work!
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 10:09 am PDT
  
  We’ll keep doing our best. Thanks for the love!!
ECisMe
August 12, 2013 at 9:17 am PDT

Thumbs down for any Day 1 DLC.
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 10:01 am PDT
  
  All of the items listed, DLC included, comes with the game as a pre-order bonus. No extra charge!
OrionSTARS
August 12, 2013 at 9:29 am PDT

@2

It’s free and ships with the game, learn to read.
FJ1100_rider
August 12, 2013 at 9:56 am PDT

I haven’t heard of this game before today but it looks cool , might check it out . Any chance of a demo before release ?
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 9:59 am PDT
  
  No demo available for KID, sorry. We’ll have a new action-packed trailer available before release to check out, however!
agent47rpg
August 12, 2013 at 10:00 am PDT

digital release ???
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 10:04 am PDT
  
  We’ll have full details soon, but day 1 digital for PSN and XBox Live won’t be too far behind.
MiiAmigo
August 12, 2013 at 10:02 am PDT

Heck yes!!!! I can’t wait to get this in my grubby hands. This will be an epic quest for sure. Any chance of anything related to Killer 7 to make a cameo?
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 10:09 am PDT
  
  I’m sure fans will have their theories with Killer 7 and KILLER IS DEAD. I have quite a few, myself!
Ryumoau
August 12, 2013 at 10:04 am PDT

i’ll pass on this until i play a demo. The art style is a real turn off for me and i wasn’t the biggest fan of Suda’s previous games Shadow of the Damned or Lolipop Chainsaw.
shuaDove
August 12, 2013 at 10:33 am PDT

Already pre-ordered Killer Is Dead a month ago and I can’t wait to give a try. This game sounds like a great change of pace in both artstyle and gameplay then your typical game.
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 11:42 am PDT
  
  Thanks for the support! The gameplay is speedy and very fine-tuned, so I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Viewtiful_Gene
August 12, 2013 at 10:47 am PDT

I love you XSEED. If I had a 3DS I would buy Senran Kagura Burst (Possibly I will end up buying it after all even If a don’t have a 3DS… Some friends have one after all)

Also, KID looks like a NMH for PS3/360, and that’s awesome. (Yeah, I know that NMH:Heroe’s Paradise exists, but still)
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 5:29 pm PDT
  
  Thank you, we love you lots too! So much so that we’d bake you cookies if we could.
ro-kurorai
August 12, 2013 at 12:40 pm PDT

Hi Brittany. Thanks (Xseed Games) for keeping localizing awesome and ott bonkers Japanese titles that huge publishers would consider too niche to localize. Also huge thanks for providing dual audio for us Japanophiles (dunno whether it’s the publisher’s or your decision, but it’s greatly appreciated). Your translations are top notch and I’m rather impressed with the quality of the English voice actors, you’ve assembled quite a stellar cast. Thanks for your hard work, Exseed Games!
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 5:31 pm PDT
  
  You’re welcome! We’ll do our best to keep bringing over the niche and the crazy. The voices were personally chosen by the Grasshopper Manufacture team so we can’t take credit for that, but we’re nonetheless very happy you like them!
loveinspace
August 12, 2013 at 1:27 pm PDT

First I’ve heard of this game. The art looks good. I will definitely check it out!
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 5:31 pm PDT
  
  You should see it in motion. It’s a pretty unique (and awesome) take on the cel-shaded look, if I do say so myself.
NinjaZeroEight
August 12, 2013 at 1:28 pm PDT

SUDA51!!
Anytime that name is attached to anything I just buy it. I never question it. Why would I? And why would anyone?
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 5:33 pm PDT
  
  I don’t know, man, I don’t know…but we appreciate the guys like you who are supporting us and SUDA51!
Souledge94
August 12, 2013 at 2:26 pm PDT

I had this game pre ordered for a while. I cant wait for my day 1 edition. Thanks guys for not screwing NA out of one I appreciate it.
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 5:34 pm PDT
  
  We certainly try! We packed in lots of stuff for the Launch Edition, so we’re glad you find it the pre-order worth it.
MrBeens
August 12, 2013 at 3:00 pm PDT

Awesome!

So is the “Smooth Operator” DLC only for pre-orders, or will I be able to walk into, say, Best Buy or Target on release date and buy a copy that includes this?
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 3:22 pm PDT
  
  All launch copies will include this, but once those are gone, they’re gone!
TomHoang
August 12, 2013 at 3:16 pm PDT

Loved Lollipop Chainsaw and No More Heroes is one of my favorite games of all time. Needless to say I’m excited for this game. Will definitely pre-order Killer is Dead.
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 5:35 pm PDT
  
  If No More Heroes is one of your favorites, you’ll definitely be enjoying KILLER IS DEAD. The gameplay and atmosphere will be right up your alley!
honkayjeezus
August 12, 2013 at 4:13 pm PDT

I love hearing about DLC before a game is out. Such a smart decision. I know, it is a preorder bonus.
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 5:37 pm PDT
  
  Not just any pre-order bonus, but costumes AND an entire lengthy episode. With vampires. Delectable enough to sink your teeth in, right?
rwlove
August 12, 2013 at 4:29 pm PDT

any chance on senran kagura shinovi vs localization?
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 5:40 pm PDT
  
  If you’d like, you can head over to the request forum on our website, but this here is KILLER IS DEAD territory. :D
tusunami
August 12, 2013 at 4:36 pm PDT

Yes I already pre-order the game, this will be good times indeed DooDs!!!!!!
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 5:41 pm PDT
  
  Thanks for the pre-order! We hope you enjoy it.
SNORLAXex
August 12, 2013 at 4:49 pm PDT

I’m loving that art style!
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 5:42 pm PDT
  
  Glad you like! It looks crazy good in-game too.
brr3gs
August 12, 2013 at 5:34 pm PDT

+ honkayjeezus on August 12th, 2013 at 4:13 pm said:
I love hearing about DLC before a game is out. Such a smart decision. I know, it is a preorder bonus.

Its really sad…
This is the sick new generation of gaming.
I like new features, DLCs and these stuff. But its very usual and most of times expensive (like CoD maps).
- Brittany Avery
  August 12, 2013 at 5:43 pm PDT
  
  Luckily this DLC comes with the game at no extra cost, and all you gotta do is pre-order and grab a launch copy. We like keeping it simple!
lucy12345678se
August 12, 2013 at 5:37 pm PDT

this game it looks ok
shades909
August 12, 2013 at 11:58 pm PDT

You guys are awesome.
Killer is Dead, Valhalla Knight 3, Rune Factory 4, Ys: Memories of Celceta, Ragnarok Odyssey Ace and Senran Kagura Burst, i can’t wait to play all of theses games. except maybe i will skip Senran since it’s will be download only.
Aces73High
August 13, 2013 at 4:06 am PDT

I can’t help but wish that Killer Is Dead would come to Playstation Vita too!

I’ll tell you why…

I love Suda51, but — as a fairly recent chronic illness means that I’m now constantly in and out of hospital (and almost always in bed), I’ve had to flog my PS3 and go exclusively handheld — this’ll be the first of his games that I’ll be missing out on! And I’m devastated!!
apexsprinter
August 13, 2013 at 8:27 am PDT

Will the PSN digital download have access to the day 1 DLC?? Regardless this game looks F^&%ing amazing, like all SUDA 51 and XSEED games!
SocialClimber_85
August 13, 2013 at 8:54 am PDT

Why do Japanese developed games always think it’s appropriate to offer DLC that makes the female characters more naked? Are Japanese gamers really that deprived that the only way they can get off is by looking at a pixelated set of tits? Sexism and Misogyny sucks regardless of what country it’s coming from.
apexsprinter
August 13, 2013 at 9:13 am PDT

@socialclimber_85 I completely agree that sexism is wrong and only getting worse, but “hypersexualized” (real word?) women isn’t the main point of the game, the WHOLE game is hyperstylized. The game’s protagonist is a male gigolo executioner that in its self is insane, so why would that game tone down any other part of it? Like in “No More Heroes” when Travis recharges his beam katana, that’s for the ladies!
Welmosca
August 13, 2013 at 12:05 pm PDT

This game was slipping by my eyes until E3…thank God for E3…I caught this game and gave to it some of my attention…damn this game looks good…its already a must buy for me…and these cell-shaded are looking gorgeous and well made.BTW I dont know if its Vivienne or Mika the blonde girl but damn she’s hot and beautiful,love that outfit of her.I guess thats Vivienne,great name btw.
EXQUISITEEMPRESS
September 10, 2013 at 7:57 pm PDT

Gotta be honest I really didn’t follow this game at all. Why? I didn’t hear about until I looked at those awesome pics above. I still don’t really know what it’s about but I love how it looks.