History Trivia / SekiroShadowsDieTwice

** With ''Nioh 2'', another NintendoHard action game set in feudal Japan. Fitting, considering the original ''VideoGame/{{Nioh}}'' was inspired by [[VideoGame/DemonsSouls the]] ''[[VideoGame/DarkSouls Souls]]'' [[VideoGame/{{Bloodborne}} series]].

** With ''Nioh 2'', another NintendoHard action game set in feudal Japan. Fitting, considering that the original ''VideoGame/{{Nioh}}'' was inspired by the combat of [[VideoGame/DemonsSouls the]] ''[[VideoGame/DarkSouls Souls]]'' [[VideoGame/{{Bloodborne}} series]].
** Also with ''VideoGame/GhostOfTsushima'', which had its gameplay revealed on the same day as ''Nioh 2'' anouncement.

** Despite being DuelingWorks, the game actually shares some Japanese VAs with ''VideoGame/{{Nioh}}''. [[Creator/ShizukaIto Emma]], [[Creator/RisaShimizu Divine Child of Rejuvenation]], Isshin Ashina (Tetsuo Kanao), and [[Creator/TakayukiSugo the narrator]] are Ginchiyo Tachibana, Fuku, Yagyu Sekishusai, and Tenkai
* ThrowItIn: The subtitle, ''Shadows Die Twice'', was only meant as the TagLine for the teaser trailer. Activision would then decide to incorporate it into the final title of the game.

* WorkingTitle: During development it was simply known as "Project Ninja."
* YouLookFamiliar: There are several older female characters who look nearly identical to each other, praying on the edges of various high points and assisting Wolf in his journey. Whether they're the same woman or not is unconfirmed.

* WorkingTitle: During development it was simply known as "Project Ninja."

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The game was initially planned to be a new ''VideoGame/{{Tenchu}}'' title, but due to the franchise having had many developers and to avoid imitation, the game became a SpiritualSuccessor instead.
** The system for curing Dragonrot-infected [=NPCs=] was going to be a bit more involved. Instead of Emma making your first Dragon's Blood Droplet and the Recovery Charm, she was to make actual pills called "Dragonrot Pellets" that would cure it. Said pills were also supposed to be made via spending Wolf's Resurrective Power and given to the infected in-person, rather than praying with the Charm at a Sculptor's Statue. The mechanic was changed late enough that there's still dialogue strings for it in the game's code, although the item itself isn't there.

** With ''VideoGame/Nioh2'', another NintendoHard action game set in feudal Japan. Fitting, considering that the original ''VideoGame/{{Nioh}}'' was inspired by the combat of [[VideoGame/DemonsSouls the]] ''[[VideoGame/DarkSouls Souls]]'' [[VideoGame/{{Bloodborne}} series]].

** Fans have already have taking a liking to referring to the game as "Ninja Souls" or "Samurai Souls".

* FanNickname: Fans have already have taking a liking to referring to the game as "Ninja Souls" or "Samurai Souls".

* WorkingTitle: During development it was simply known as "Project Ninja"

* ThrowItIn: The subtitle, ''Shadows Die Twice'', was initially onlymeant as the TagLine for the teaser trailer. Activision would then decide to incorporate it into the final title of the game.

* ThrowItIn: The subtitle, ''Shadows Die Twice'', was originally meant as the slogan for the teaser trailer. Activision would then decide to incorporate it into the final title of the game.

** With ''Nioh 2'', another NintendoHard action game set in feudal Japan. Fitting, considering that the original ''VideoGame/{{Nioh}}'' was inspired by the combat of [[VideoGame/DemonsSouls the]] ''[[VideoGame/DarkSouls Souls]]'' [[VideoGame/{{Bloodborne}} series]].

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The game was initially planned to be a new ''Tenchu'' title, but due to the franchise having had many developers and to avoid imitation, the game became a SpiritualSuccessor instead.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The game was initially planned to be a new ''Tenchu'' title, but due to the franchise having had many developers and to avoid imitation, the game became a SpiritualSuccessor instead.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The game was considered to be a new ''Tenchu'' title, but due to the franchise having had many developers and to avoid imitation, the game became a SpiritualSuccessor instead.

** Also with ''VideoGame/GhostOfTsushima'', which had it's gameplay revealed on the same day as ''Nioh 2'' anouncement.

** With ''Nioh 2'', another NintendoHard RPG game set in feudal Japan. Fitting, considering that the original ''VideoGame/{{Nioh}}'' was inspired by the combat of [[VideoGame/DemonsSouls the]] ''[[VideoGame/DarkSouls Souls]]'' [[VideoGame/{{Bloodborne}} series]].

** Also with ''VideoGame/GhostOfTsushima'', which had it's gameplay revealed on the same day as ''Nioh 2''.

** Also with ''VideoGame/GhostOfTsushima'', which was announced on the same day as ''Nioh 2''.

* [[DuelingWorks/Games Dueling Games]]:

* DuelingGames: With ''Nioh 2'', another NintendoHard RPG game set in feudal Japan. Fitting, considering that the original ''Nioh'' is inspired by the combat of the ''Souls'' series.
** Also with ''Game/GhostOfTsushima'' which was announced on the same day as ''Nioh 2.''

** Also with ''Game/GhostOfTsushima'' which was announced on the same day as ''Nioh 2.'' Truly E3 was the year of samurai games.

* DuelingGames: With ''Nioh 2'', another NintendoHard RPG game set in feudal Japan. Fitting, considering that the original ''Nioh'' is inspired by the combat of the ''Souls'' series.

* DuelingGames: With Nioh 2, another NintendoHard RPG game set in a Japan setting. Fitting, considering that the original Nioh is inspired by the combat of the Souls series

* DuelingGame: With Nioh 2. Fitting, considering that the original Nioh is inspired by the combat of the Souls series