Project X Zone was a bit of fan service from three of Japan's biggest and most influential publishers, and made the lives of many fans worthwhile (I imagine). And today, the publishers revealed that a sequel to the tactical RPG, Project X Zone 2, would be making its way to Europe, the Middle East and Australasia.

While the tactical handheld RPG might seem like a niche market, the sheer size of the character list, and the names on there, might be enough to draw even the most jaded gamer out of the woodwork.

With more than 400 000 units, the first episode of this Tactical-RPG series surprised not only fans but also press thanks to its massive line-up, stirring gameplay and unique humour! Among the famed returning licenses, Project X Zone 2 will feature TEKKEN, TALES OF VESPERIA, GOD EATER or .hack// series (BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment), DEVIL MAY CRY, MEGAMAN X and RESIDENT EVIL series (CAPCOM), Sakura Wars, YAKUZA: Dead Souls and Virtua Fighter (SEGA Interactive Co., Ltd./ SEGA Games Co., Ltd).

"Working hand-in-hand with renowned publishers such as SEGA and CAPCOM is a blessing. Exchanging ideas and working towards making fans happy is the ultimate goal behind this cross-over. With dozens of famous characters and licenses, unique humour traits and highly tactical gameplay; Project X Zone 2 presents itself as a serious contender to be a critically appreciated Tactical RPG!” said Herve Hoerdt, Vice President of IP Strategy, Marketing & PR at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, via press release.

Watch a trailer for Project X Zone 2 embedded below.