Wu-Tang Clan have announced that they will be releasing their first video game in 25 years.
The legendary rap group previously released Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style in 1999, a game that went on to become a cult classic.
Now they’ve announced a cooperative action RPG called Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver, which allows up to four players to join together to protect their home of Shaolin.
Over the course of the game, the player is required to find each member of the Wu-Tang Clan, all of whom have gone missing.
It has not been confirmed if any of the group will be playable characters.
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The game is said to be a mix of Afro-surrealism and anime and is confirmed to have a soundtrack made up of Wu-Tang classics as well as new tracks produced by Just Blaze.
Rise of the Deceiver is also a tie in to RZA‘s horror film Angel of Dust which has been in development since 2019.
Ghostface Killah said in a statement: “Creating Angel of Dust has been an incredible journey. Bringing the story to life through film was just the beginning.
“Now, with the development of the video game, we are immersing fans even deeper into this supernatural thriller universe. It’s about blending music, storytelling, and interactive experience. I can’t wait for fans to step into the darkness and discover what lies beneath.”
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A release date has not yet been announced but the game will be launched on PC before being released on consoles.
The Wu are currently on their final ever tour, which kicked off just last week and will run for 27 dates across North America.
RZA shared a statement about the tour.
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“Wu-Tang Clan has shown the world many chambers throughout our career; this tour is called ‘The Final Chamber,’” he began. “This is a special moment for me and all my Wu brothers to run around the globe together one more time and spread the Wu swag, music, and culture. Most importantly to touch our fans and those who have supported us throughout the years.
“On this tour we’re playing songs we’ve never played before to our audience and me and our production team have designed a Wu-Tang show unlike anything you’ve ever seen. And to top it off we’ve got the amazing Run the Jewels on our side.”
