NieR Replicant, or NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… if you want to be formal about it, is set to release on April 24, and while everyone is waiting patiently for that day to come, why not enjoy some new gameplay to tide you over. 9 minutes worth!

This new video showcases the protagonist, in his youth, as he visits the desert kingdom of Façade with a team of unlikely companions—the fierce warrior Kainé and magical tome Grimoire Weiss. Following his visit, he investigates the Barren Temple, where his exploration culminates in a boss battle against a swarm of mysterious, sentient cubes.

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is a retelling of the original game which was released in Japan back in 2010, also the prequel to NieR: Automata. The game tells of the story of the protagonist’s quest to cure his sister of a deadly disease.

Collector’s will be happy to know that the “Lunar Tear” Edition will also be offered across local retailers and will go for PHP7,290.