Although originally set to be released in North America and PAL regions in the latter half of September, Nippon Ichi Software America have today confirmed that Rodea The Sky Soldier is being held back until October 13 2015 (North America) and October 16 2015 (PAL Regions). This delay covers both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS editions of this game. No exact justification for this delay has been provided by the publisher.
Coinciding with this disappointing news, NIS America confirmed that they will be releasing a special Launch Edition for Rodea the Sky Soldier on the Nintendo 3DS in North America. This edition includes a collector’s box and an original soundtrack (# of tracks currently unknown). While there isn’t a similar edition for the Wii U, all first print copies will come with a bonus Wii copy of the game – so those who still haven’t made the console jump can still enjoy it.
Official Synopsis of Rodea the Sky Soldier
1,000 years ago, Emperor Geardo of the Naga Empire sent an army of machine soldiers to invade the sky kingdom of Garuda. Thanks to the efforts of Princess Cecilia and Rodea, a machine soldier who promised to protect Garuda, Emperor Geardo’s assault was thwarted.
In present day, a spirited inventor named Ion discovers an abandoned robot that has fallen into disrepair in the heart of a scorching desert. Upon completing her repairs, the robot stirs to life and reveals itself to be none other than Rodea. Stunned to find himself in the future, Rodea learns that the Naga Empire is no more and that Garuda has known peace for 1,000 years.
But this peace was not meant to last, for the forces of Naga have returned to wage war against Garuda. Remembering the promise he made 1,000 years ago, Rodea takes to the skies to defend Garuda from the Naga Empire once again.
