“Without fear, hesitation, surprise, or doubt.” - Miyamoto Musashi

Die by the Blade is a weapon-focused 1v1 fighting game where a single blade strike can decide between victory and death. Forge your path in this samurai-punk world with nothing but your trusty weapon by your side in the single-player narrative campaign, or take down your friends in local or online multiplayer. Looking for something more challenging? Test your skills against unknown warriors in online ranked matches and prove that you are indeed the champion.

Do you have what it takes to become a master samurai? Or will you also be defeated like countless others?

One-hit Kills

“The samurai finds his path in death.” - Yamamoto Tsunetomo

In Die by the Blade, there are no health bars, so you cannot afford to relax and let your guard down.
Our one-hit kill system leaves no room for mistakes.

If you want to survive, you will need to master the parry mechanics, memorize the combinations of your chosen weapon, and hone your reflexes. The winner of any battle can be decided in seconds, so prepare for several quick bouts against your opponents.

Choose Your Weapon

“The sword and the mind must be united.” - Yamada Jirokichi

What defines a true warrior is their mastery of the blade.

Your moveset will be determined by your weapon choice rather than your character choice. Will you sacrifice speed for the powerful two-handed nodachi? Or will you overwhelm your enemy with a barrage of attacks from the agile katana?

Our weapon-focused moveset system means you are free to choose any character that suits you without affecting your playstyle. Pick the character whose story you like the most, or turn them into your ideal warrior using our character customization features!

Samurai-Punk

“Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise, seek what they sought.” - Matsuo Bashō

The world of Die by the Blade is a fusion of traditional samurai culture and cyberpunk elements, also known as “samurai-punk”.

Fight in the neon-filled streets of downtown or among the flower-covered fields of rural Japan. Wear armor inspired by history or equip your character with a cyber mask. Even the weapon you choose can be customized to suit your own style!

Highlights

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• Master the mechanics of one-hit kills, parrying, and dodging to withstand a barrage of blows and eliminate your opponents in seconds;
• Choose your weapon wisely, as this will determine your list of moves and play style;
• Face off against your friends or test your strength against players from around the world with our local and online 1v1 multiplayer;
• Improve your skills in Training Mode, fight in Tournament Mode, or see your ranking in our online Ranked matches;
• Customize your weapon and warrior with our personalization features;
• Embrace the zen calm of a traditional Japanese temple or go fight in the graffiti-covered city streets with over 15 unique arenas.

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