It was announced that Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME is heading to PC via Steam, and it is available as of today, October 1! In addition to the PC release, the game is also releasing Chapter 4 of the main story titled London Defense Operation along with two brand-new 5-star characters: Chester Lochburn and Kikoru Shinomiya.
If you have the mobile version of the game, you can continue your progress on Steam by linking your account. The game’s news section will provide details on how to link your account.
Main Story Chapter 4: London Defense Operation
A dimensional gate emerges in London, prompting the dispatch of Kafka, Kikoru, and Sagan to the scene.
There, they join forces with CLOZER member Chester Lochburn to confront the armored Kaiju ravaging the city. While they are searching for a way to break the enemy’s impenetrable armor, Kikoru equips a new weapon that carries her father, Isao Shinomiya’s will. Armed with this newfound power, she plunges into the heart of a decisive battle.
Users who log into the game during the launch period will receive a special bonus of up to 10 Pick Up Gacha Tickets.
Celebrating the Newly Featured Chester & Kikoru! GACHA FES Announcement
This Gacha Fes features the following 5-star Characters [The All-Rounder] Chester Lochburn and [The Inherited Will] Kikoru Shinomiya!
In this special Gacha Fes, for every three 10-pulls you perform, your next 10-pull will be free.
*Please note that single pulls do not count toward the total. For example, even if you perform 30 single pulls, you will not get a free 10-pull.
*Please also note that the count for 10-pulls is separate for each gacha. For example, if you perform two 10-pulls in the Kikoru Shinomiya Gacha and one 10-pull in the Chester Lochburn Gacha, they cannot be combined to qualify for a free 10-pull.
New ★5 Character [The All-Rounder] Chester Lochburn
The game’s original character, Chester Lochburn, is now available as a playable character in Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME!
A calm and collected CLOZER member who formerly served in the British defense force as the captain of a special unit. He is someone who can unleash great combat power with a wide variety of weapons and devise the most effective tactics according to the situation.
- Optimal Weapon Type: Assault Rifle
- New 5-Star Weapon: AR-Anollococ (Assault Rifle)
Story: One night in London, Chester meets up with Haruichi Izumo and heads to a pub together.
Through their casual conversations and interactions, Chester’s true self and his past—sides that are never seen on the battlefield—gradually come to light.
Find out more about the hidden side of this calm and collected CLOZER member…
*You may choose and play the story from “Story > Character” in the game.
New ★5 Character [The Inherited Will] Kikoru Shinomiya
Kikoru becomes a compatible user of the Dimensional Numbers Weapon 2 (D-Numbers Weapon 2), a weapon developed from the materials of a parallel-world Kaiju No. 2. Don’t miss out on the destructive power she unleashes as she masterfully wields the weapon that inherits his father, Isao Shinomiya’s techniques.
- Optimal Weapon Type: Gauntlet
- New 5-Star Weapon: Fs-Magni (Gauntlet)
Story: On her day off, Kikoru occasionally runs into Kafka at a family restaurant. Their casual conversation leads her to strengthen her resolve to master the Dimensional Numbers Weapon 2 (D-Numbers Weapon 2) and come to terms with her father’s legacy.
For her fellow comrades and the future, Kikoru takes a decisive leap.
*You may choose and play the story from “Story > Character” in the game.
*For more details, please check out the in-game announcement.
Source: Press Release
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