After announcing a sequel to 1987’s Getsu Fūma Den last month, Konami’s GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon is now available on Steam Early Access. The development team plans to stay in early access for up to a year. However, because it wants to work with the community for balancing and other feedback, it may extend early access further.

Though the exact amount of content for early access hasn’t been revealed, there are a “variety of main and sub weapons” for “diverse builds” along with support for 11 languages. Otherwise, you can expect “harrowing” stages and “fearsome” bosses on each one of them. The full version of the game will have more playable characters, additional stages and even more weapons.

GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon is currently slated to release in 2022 for PC and Switch. While the pricing won’t change during that time, those who purchase the early access version will receive a digital art book, the Famicom version of the first game, and a mini OST. Once the title launches, this content will be included in the Digital Deluxe Edition. Stay tuned for more details and updates in the meantime.

Of all the titles we expected from Konami, a sequel to Getsu Fūma Den from 1987 was the least expected. GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon will be coming to Steam Early Access on May 13th with the full version launching in 2022 for PC and Switch. Check out the game’s sharp ukiyo-e aesthetic below in the reveal trailer.

As a rogue-lite hack and slash, GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon sees a guardian utilizing powers of the Getsu clan venturing into Hell to battle yokai forces. Pacing and timing is part of the combat with weapons like spears, katanas and battle umbrellas available along with special moves. If you die, then Hell’s layout changes, offering new challenges.

Players can customize their weapons, unlocking new abilities and enhancements to make future runs easier. You can also collect souls during each run for selecting enhancements “dynamically and strategically.” Along with the gameplay trailer, Konami also released two uncut gameplay videos with one showcasing a second playable character.