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Full Interview translation coutesy of Skwerl's friend in SomethingAwful: [quote]After the PV, the game's selling points were introduced, with three slides saying "return to the functionality of the original mechanics," "single player exclusive campaign," and "online cooperative campaign."

Concerning the "return to the functionality of the original mechanics," Kono commented "while we're considering newcomers, you'll be able to fly the skies freely, and you are guaranteed the liberty to kill the enemy in any way you see fit."

A completely new scenario has been developed for the "single player exclusive campaign." Expectations are high for this scenario in terms of other Ace Combat games. They expect many fans to praise the single player. Producer Kono said of it "I can't say anything more about the F2P title's campaign mode, but for the fans, we're doing everything we can to make you fall in love with this one."

The "online cooperative campaign" is a Co-Op mode where 4 players on the A team and a different 4 players on the B team partner and play while cooperating and competing against NPCs. It was said "the core of this title will be the customization, leveling up, and unlocking of fighters in this mode."

The last thing announced on the stage was, though they had planned to announce the release date, the game has been postponed for additional polishing, and that initial public* beta testing will begin shortly. Beta testing information will be released when it is judged best, through the official site and press releases and such.

This publication was also able to get ahold of Kono back stage and get him to comment on a few things. He spoke to us in greater detail about game content and beta testing info, so please read for yourself.

[will get to this later, taking a break to liberate decadent capitalist society, etc.]


 * I'm honestly not certain whether 国内 is supposed to mean "internal" or "domestic," but I'm pretty sure it's "domestic." Just don't kill me if it turns out I'm wrong.[/quote]