100 people are invited by drawing to a premium event just before the launch of "SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE" on PS4!

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SEE) and FromSoftware, Inc. will hold a pre-launch premium event for "SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE" for PS4, scheduled for release on March 22, 2019 (Friday), called " PlayStation presents "SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE" COUNTDOWN LIVE" (hereafter, the event) will be held on March 10, 2019 (Sunday) at the Tokyo Tower Media Center.

The event will be invitation-only (100 people in total) by lottery with advance application.

SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE" is the latest title from From Software, known for the "Dark Souls" series and "Bloodborne" (publisher: SIE). The thrilling sword fights and immersive and unique worldview have attracted a lot of attention from game fans.

At this event, visitors will be able to try out "SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE" for PS4 for the first time before its release, and will also receive a special gift!　In the "stage event," the attraction of this title will be introduced with actual gameplay.

The stage event will be streamed on YouTube LIVE (#) and Twitch ( #) of PlayStation Japan, the official channel of PlayStation Japan, from 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event, so those who cannot make it to the event can still enjoy the new action game from FromSoftware. If you can't make it to the event, be sure to check out FromSoftware's new action adventure "SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE".

How to participate
Please access the following URL and apply for the event after agreeing to the "Event Application Terms and Conditions.
100 people will be invited by lottery.
There will be no registration on the day of the event. There will be no registration on the day of the event.

FromSoftware special site URL: ##

Application Deadline: March 3, 2019 (Sun.) 23:59 Received
Winners will be announced by email to the email address registered at the time of application.
*No notification will be sent to those who are not selected.

Who is eligible to apply?
Residents of Japan
Those who are 17 years of age or older (*Minors must have the consent of a parent or guardian.)
Those who agree to the event application terms and conditions and are willing to sign the agreement to be distributed on the day of the event.
Those who are willing to agree to the precautions that will be provided on the day of the event.
Those who are able to attend the event on the day and at the time it is held.
Those who are able to bear their own transportation and other expenses to and from the event location.
Those who meet all of the above requirements.

Event Information
Date and time: March 10, 2019 (Sun.) 15:00-18:00
　*The event is invitation-only (100 people) by lottery based on advance application. There will be no registration on the day of the event.

　Part 1: 15:00-17:00 Trial play session: Doors open at 14:45
　Part 2: 17:00-18:00 Stage Event
　The stage event will be streamed on YouTube LIVE and Twitch.

Location: Tokyo Tower Media Center, Starrise Tower 5F, Studio Earth
　 #1, Tokyo Tower Media Center, 5F Star Rise Tower
　4-4-7 Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011

　Oedo Line Akabanebashi Station / 5 min. walk from Akabanebashi Exit
　Hibiya Line Kamiyacho station / 7 min. walk from 1
　Mita Line Onarimon station / 6 min. walk from A1

Contents
Trial play experience
This is a premium trial event where you can play the first part of the game before the release of this soon-to-be-released title. Please come and experience the thrilling sword fight and the world view of the game with your own hands.
(*Please note that each person will be limited to 15 minutes of playtime.

Stage Event
The stage will be filled with people playing "SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE" and introducing the charms of the game.

Exhibit Corner/Photo Spot
We are planning to exhibit setting pictures of "SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE". Visitors will also be able to take pictures at a photo spot that depicts the world of "SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE".

Novelty
In addition to the following two items, we will also be offering other great gifts to all visitors to the exhibition.



The images are for illustrative purposes only. Please note that the images are subject to change without notice.

YouTube LIVE / Twitch distribution program
The second part of the stage event will be streamed on YouTube LIVE and Twitch.

Program URL:
　 # (YouTube LIVE)
　 # (Twitch)

Streaming time and date: March 10, 2019 (Sun.) 17:00 - 18:00 (tentative)
　The time is subject to change. Please note that the time is subject to change.

Distribution channel: PlayStation Japan official channel (PlayStation Japan)