Sifu Release Date Moved Up Two Weeks, Now Releasing February 8

Sifu is the new Kung Fu action video game developed by Sloclap. It has been moved exactly 2 weeks. 

After it was delayed to 2022, we learned that its release date was February 22. Sifu launches on February 8. This is a rare event that will see it launch earlier than planned. Sloclap also released a trailer that showcases the more bone-breaking fighting in Sifu. 

Additional information was also provided by the studio about Sifu’s combat system and progression. 

“Sifu’s unique visual style promises a smooth 60fps across both platforms so players can get the most detailed look at the carnage they will reap upon their enemies,” a press release reads. “Players must be focused, fast, and skilled with their attacks to succeed in their quest, but building a great defense through mastering pushbacks, knockdowns, and stuns is just as important in combat. Attacks and parries open opportunities to strike efficiently once an enemy is knocked off balance, but careless players can be caught off guard during enemy attacks and lose their balance.” 

Sloclap emphasizes Sifu’s role in the environment, calling them a crucial part of Kung Fu. To defeat enemies, players will have to make use of the objects in an area as well as their physical environment. The Focus ability is there to help with that – it builds up as you fight and when in use, it will allow players to “deliver a precise and devastating blow to a foe.” 

Sifu was described by the studio as well. 

“Players carry an ancient pendant which allows them to rise up after death – at a cost,” a press release reads. “Fighters age with every death, but they also get the opportunity to spend XP on skills to come back stronger, wiser, and/or tougher. But as players age through death, they gradually exchange maximum health for offensive power.”

As we’ve seen in trailers before, the character model also ages, but Sloclap says “getting older has no detrimental drawbacks on abilities.” They can unlock skills at any age. They can unlock these skills in the Wuguan Kung Fu facility that they use between missions. There are also Shrines throughout each level, which give players different fighting abilities. You can also find perks in the game. These include health boosts, focus increases, and many other benefits. 

Sifu is coming to PlayStation 5 PlayStation 4 and PC starting on February 8. You can get it for $39.99 or $49.99 in the Deluxe Edition. 

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