In a move that can only be described as “shocking,” Square Enix has decided to bring the upcoming action RPG Drakengard 3 overseas following its domestic release later this year.

A prequel to the original Drakengard, Drakengard 3 transports players to a medieval world where six goddess-like sisters known as “Intoners” have brought peace to the earth with their power to manipulate magic through song. Harmony is disrupted, however, when the eldest sister, Zero, attempts to murder her younger sisters with the help of her dragon companion, Mikhail. As the story progresses, players find themselves in a battle to unravel the mystery of Zero and learn her true intentions.

Dripping in fast-action battle mechanics, Drakengard 3 features hack-and-slash ground combat as well as pitched aerial battles on the back of Mikhail.

Drakengard 3 will be available for $49.99 on the PlayStation 3 and as a digital download on the PlayStation Network when it releases in 2014. A Japanese release is scheduled for December 19th, 2013.