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NetEase confirmed two new crossovers coming to its asymmetric multiplayer horror game Identity V. The first will be a collaboration with Sanrio. while the second will introduce content based on xxxHolic. This means we’ll see Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and xxxHolic characters in Identity V.
The Sanrio Identity V collaboration will feature plush pets and costumes based on Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll. Both characters have been given Identity V style makeovers, with extra stitching and button eyes. The pets will be released on December 28, 2023.
Here’s the official announcement with key art of both characters.
Identity V x Sanrio Characters Crossover I incoming! Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll will visit the manor on Dec. 28. Plush-version pets designed in their image will be available! Meanwhile, Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll themed costumes will be launched in the game soon! #identityV pic.twitter.com/ev0ufn8e1Z
— Identity V (@GameIdentityV) July 30, 2023
Netease released few details about the xxxHolic Identity V crossover at the moment. A teaser trailer shows that both Yuko Ichihara and Kimihiro Watanuki are likely going to be making appearances, but little else has been revealed so far.
Here’s the teaser trailer showing both of the leads off.
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Identity V x XXXholic Crossover is incoming!
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Stay tuned for more! #IDVanniversary #identityvcrossover pic.twitter.com/TVAMh5lnFU— Identity V (@GameIdentityV) July 30, 2023
Identity V is no stranger to crossovers with other media. A Danganronpa V3 event is on its way on August 3, 2023, following the addition of previous Danganronpa content. The new crossover will bring Shuichi, Kaede, Miu, Kokichi and Rantaro to the game as costumes. Previously, NetEase also worked with Koei Tecmo to create a Fatal Frame 2 crossover featuring Mio Amakura and Sae Kurosawa costumes.
Identity V is available now for the PC and mobile platforms. The Sanrio crossover’s release date is December 28, 2023. There’s no release window for the xxxHolic crossover currently.
