Download the action and fighting game Sekiro - Shadows Die Twice Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice [a] is a 2019 action-adventure game developed by FromSoftware and published by Activision . The game follows a shinobi known as Wolf as he attempts to take revenge on a samurai clan who attacked him and kidnapped his lord. It was released for Microsoft Windows , PlayStation 4 , and Xbox One in March 2019 and for Stadia in October 2020. Gameplay is focused on stealth, exploration, and combat, with a particular emphasis on boss battles . The game takes place in a fictionalized Japan set during the Sengoku period and makes strong references to Buddhist mythology and philosophy . While creating the game, lead director Hidetaka Miyazaki wanted to create a new intellectual property (IP) that marked a departure from the Souls series of games also made by FromSoftware, and looked to series such as The Mysterious Murasame Castle and Tenchu for inspiration. Sekiro was praised by c