Katana Zero DLC Still in Development, Now Described as "Sequel-Sized"

The extensive downloadable content for Askiisoft's 2019 title, Katana Zero, remains in development and has apparently grown to a scale comparable to a full sequel. This update comes from a recent Bluesky post by Justin Stander of Askiisoft, who confirmed that the DLC has expanded significantly since the last update in March 2021. The new content will also feature a soundtrack with more than 30 original songs. While no release date has been provided, this confirmation offers reassurance to fans of the critically acclaimed samurai platformer. The game's DLC was initially announced about a week after Katana Zero's launch in April 2019, meaning it has been in development for approximately seven years. Askiisoft indicated that further updates will be shared in the future. Katana Zero, a side-scrolling neo-noir action-platformer, casts players as Subject Zero, an amnesiac assassin who utilizes time-bending mechanics and acrobatic combat to navigate its narrative. The game blends political intrigue, hack-and-slash gameplay, and psychological elements to explore themes of identity and suppression. GameSpot awarded Katana Zero an 8/10 in its review, praising its