Toukiden 2 goes free to play with Free Alliances version

Toukiden 2 didn't sell that well on PS4, and Vita sales were always going to be on the low side. So, to tempt new players and keep the game's MP action alive, a Free Alliances free-to-play edition is coming from Tecmo Koei. It will allow new Toukiden 2 (review) slayers to experience the diverse mission with in-app purchases Gems to help them raise their stamina for repeated battles.

The new version arrives on 31 May as a PS4 and Vita digital release, with Group Missions offered at the Command Centre, and through the first campaign chapter. From the release...

Stamina is a key part of Toukiden 2: Free Alliances Version, as it allows players to explore and carry out missions in the surrounding areas of Maharoba Village. Each player starts with a Stamina Level of 3, and each unit of Stamina requires eight real-time hours to replenish. To dive straight back into the action without the wait, players can spend Gems purchasable at the Slayer’s Headquarters (via the PlayStation®Store). Not only can Gems recover Stamina to its maximum value, but they can also be used to increase the Stamina Level to a maximum of 8. Further upgrades are also possible to the Equipment and Material Chests which allow for an abundance of items to be stored, as well as the ability to draw Mitama Tickets. These tickets are used to obtain the souls of fallen heroes which provide new combat possibilities when applied to armour and weaponry.

There's an official online guide and manual here.