Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness is coming to PlayStation 3 in North America and Europe this fall, NIS America has announced.

The strategy RPG sequel sees the return of the popular trio Laharl, Etna, and Flonne from the first Disgaea. It’s set in the Netherworld, a place where “might makes right and today’s friends are tomorrow’s eemies,” where Laharl finally becomes the full-fledged Overlord of the Netherworld. But its denizens do not see Laharl as king, so he sets out with Etna and Flonne to receive proper respect. On his journey, he will meet a girl who claims she is his sister, fight demons, and discover a few surprises about his own body (if you’ve been following this game, I think you know what I’m talking about).

The game’s key features include:

Enhanced Customization: The character creation system has been completely revamped to allow for the highest level of character customization in series history!

The character creation system has been completely revamped to allow for the highest level of character customization in series history! Master/Pupil System: The player chooses the master and the pupil, as well as which skills to learn! Benefits include new skills and higher weapon proficiencies for the pupil, while the master gets a stat boost!

The player chooses the master and the pupil, as well as which skills to learn! Benefits include new skills and higher weapon proficiencies for the pupil, while the master gets a stat boost! Item World: Challenge this battleground to power up your weapons, items, and characters! Prepare to deal massive damage!

Challenge this battleground to power up your weapons, items, and characters! Prepare to deal massive damage! Geo Panels: These status-altering blocks provide bonuses or detriments to the terrain! Change the tide of battle by skillfully manipulating these elemental icons!

These status-altering blocks provide bonuses or detriments to the terrain! Change the tide of battle by skillfully manipulating these elemental icons! Reunite with old friends and meet a new crew: Bringing back the fan favorite trio of Laharl, Etna, and Flonne, with new characters and a brand-new story!

Post-launch download content is also planned.

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