Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Review
Adol has been cribbing from some of the best in the gaming industry for his newest adventure, Monstrum Nox. The red-headed hero is running up walls into one of the best entries in the long-running series.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Ys IX takes Adol to a prison city, home to people who possess supernatural abilities.
Releases
Date: | Region: | Platform: | Publisher: | Developer: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2019-09-26 |  | PS4 | Nihon Falcom | Nihon Falcom |
2021-02-02 |  | PS4 | NIS America | Nihon Falcom |
2021-02-05 |  | PS4 | NIS America | Nihon Falcom |
2021-07-06 | | WIN GST | NIS America | Nihon Falcom |
2021-07-06 | | NSW | NIS America | Nihon Falcom |
2021-07-09 | | NSW | NIS America | Nihon Falcom |
2021-09-09 | | NSW | Nihon Falcom | Nihon Falcom |
2023-05-09 | | PS5 | NIS America | Nihon Falcom |
2023-05-12 | | PS5 | NIS America | Nihon Falcom |
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Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Hitting PS5 in May
NIS America revealed launch dates for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox’s PS5 version. The action RPG will get a dedicated release on the console in May.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox PS5 Version Announced
Following Ys VIII’s dedicated PS5 version, NIS America has announced one for Ys IX. The game will hit the console in spring, with a Limited Edition available to pre-order now.
Ys IX Local Co-op Mode Available on PC
NIS America released its experimental local co-op mode for Nihon Falcom’s Ys IX: Monstum Nox. The mode is available to try out now on PC via Steam.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Out on PC, Switch, Stadia
The latest title in Nihon Falcom’s Ys series is available on additional platforms. Ys IX: Monstrum Nox’s PC, Switch, and Stadia launch comes with a new trailer.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Hits PC, Switch in July
Adol is heading back for more adventures on PC and Switch. The latest title in Nihon Falcom’s action RPG series will arrive on the platforms this July.
Ys, Trails of Cold Steel Games Coming to Stadia
Google Stadia is getting another batch of RPGs. Four Nihon Falcom RPGs are on their way courtesy of NIS America, three of them arriving very soon.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Out Now
Nihon Falcom’s Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is now available in North America, with Europe getting the game in a few days. The RPG follows Adol into a prison city where his next adventure awaits.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox PS4 Demo Released
A PS4 demo for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is now available in North America and Europe. The demo lets players explore a couple of areas in the game.
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Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Gets Story Trailer
A new trailer for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox introduces Adol’s newest adventure. North American and European RPGamers can join him in the city of Balduq in February.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Introduces Playable Cast
A new trailer for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox showcases the game’s playable characters. The latest title in the action RPG series is set to hit PS4 in February, with PC and Switch versions to follow.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Launching for PS4 in February
The newest Ys game will be making its western debut in February. The game will launch first on PS4, with PC and Switch versions to follow later in the year.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Heading West in 2021
During the New Game Plus Expo showcase, NIS America revealed Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is coming west. The latest title in Nihon Falcom’s action RPG series will release for PC, PS4, and Switch next year.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Gets TGS Trailer, More Characters Revealed
Nihon Falcom has released its official TGS trailer for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. The company also introduced five more characters appearing in the game.
Nihon Falcom Details Grimwald’s Night in Ys IX
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox hosts an event called Grimwald’s Night, where the Monstrum take on extra-dimensional enemies called the Larva. Nihon Falcom provided some details and images of the event and how players can start it.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Adds Boost State, Extra Skills
Nihon Falcom provided a bit more information about Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. The developer detailed the Boost state and Extra Skills ahead of the game’s Japanese launch in just under a couple of months.
Ys IX Supporting Characters Revealed
Nihon Falcom has provided more details on Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. The latest update introduces the Seikoku Church and a number of supporting characters.
Ys IX Gets Second Official Trailer
Nihon Falcom has released the second official Japanese trailer for upcoming action RPG Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. The video features a narrated opening featuring English text before showing some combat and many of the major characters in the game.
Nihon Falcom Introduces More Ys IX Characters
Nihon Falcom has provided some more details about the latest title in the Ys series. The latest update introduces the characters Aprilis, Carla, Kilysha, Riche, Parks, Yufa, and Chante.
Nihon Falcom Releases New Ys IX Trailer
A new Japanese trailer is out for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. The action RPG releases in Japan this September, with the video giving a quick look at its playable characters and new 3D movement methods.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Screenshots and Art - August 30, 2019
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