CyberConnect2 has announced a new entry in the .hack franchise, titled .hack//Z.E.R.O., as part of celebrations for the studio's 30th anniversary. The reveal is notable because Bandai Namco — historically associated with the series — is not involved in the project. The announcement leans on the franchise’s long-running, transmedia legacy even as it targets both longtime fans and newcomers.

  • .hack//Z.E.R.O. is the studio’s anniversary project, marking 30 years of CyberConnect2 activity.
  • Bandai Namco is not participating in this release, leaving CyberConnect2 to steer the IP for this instalment.
  • The .hack series has a niche but devoted following, and is known for sprawling, cross-media storytelling and complex naming conventions.
  • The franchise has historically had limited impact in Western markets despite its significance to RPG veterans and anime/game crossover fans.

Source: Eurogamer

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