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Yo-Kai Watch 4: Yo-Kai World, Playable Characters, Befriending System, And More Revealed

Level 5 has released a new batch of screenshots and information relating to Yo-Kai Watch 4.

Firstly, a new world has been revealed for the game: Yo-makai. This is the fourth world that the characters adventure to in the game, and the realm where the Yo-kai live.

■ 01. First Look at “Yo-makai,” The Yo-kai World

Yo-makai, where the yo-kai live, is the fourth world that Keita and company can adventure to in Yo-kai Watch 4. Players will be able to walk the wonderful and dazzling city streets that appeared in Yo-kai Watch the Movie: Forever Friends.

Secondly, it was revealed that there will be a total of six playable characters in the game, including protagonists of the previous games and movies. Each of them have their own special abilities.

■ 02. Six Watch Users

While it has previously been confirmed that Keita and Touma can participate in battle, now it can be confirmed that a total of six characters will be able to participate in battle as Watchers. Keita, Fumi-chan, Natsume, Touma, Akinori, and Shin can fight alongside the yo-kai. Each character seems to have their own special abilities…

Next, a new Yo-kai befriending system called “Soul Matching” was introduced. When certain conditions are met, a Yo-kai called Konsaru will introduce players to new Yo-kai to befriend.

■ 03. Befriend Yo-kai with the Konkatsu

Yo-kai Watch 4 uses an all-new system for befriending yo-kai called “Konkatsu” (Soulmatching). Konsaru is a mysterious yo-kai that will introduce you to yo-kai you can befriend, but… there seem to be various conditions that must be met in order to be introduced. Look forward to more information about this system in a future update.

In addition, some screenshots and details of some new Yo-kai that will be appearing in the game were shown.

■ 04. New Yo-kai

Here we will introduce more of the new yo-kai that appear in Yo-kai Watch 4.

Gomendako (Keita’s World)

A yo-kai that possesses people who apologize even when they did nothing wrong.

Fuukun (Lightside) / Fuujin (Shadowside) (Natsume’s World)

A mischievous yo-kai full of curiosity who is always looking for someone to play with.

Raichan (Lightside) / Raijin (Shadowside) (Natsume’s World)

This yo-kai usually conserves its energy, but unleashes its thunder when it gets angry.

Narukama (Shin’s World)

A gratuitous yo-kai who is said to forecast good omens when it bangs the pot on its head.

Finally, more information about Yo-Kai Watch 4’s toy connectivity was detailed, which allows players to trigger special events and get unique items.

■ 05. Toy Connectivity

If you have a Yo-kai Ark or Yo-seiken, special things will occur in the game. The effect varies depending on the Ark:

Standard Ark

Obtain a key for use in the game. It might be something good depending on the rarity.

Special Color Ark

By collecting several, you can obtain special items in the game.

Miracle Ark

Obtain a key that triggers something miraculous in the game.

Yo-seiken / Ultimate Rare Ark

Battle a Kenbumajin.

Jibanyans & Nekomata Crystal Arks

The game can also be linked with the “Jibanyans & Nekomata Crystal Yo-kai Arks” included with the physical edition of Yo-kai Watch 4 (while supplies last). By having the game read the Arks, you can obtain the exclusive, Jibyans-themed weapon, “Triple Nyanckle.”