Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Timeline ( Real )

game_announcement
June 11, 2018

Announcement of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

FromSoftware officially announced Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice at E3, revealing the game's concept and gameplay to the public.

game_release
March 22, 2019

Release of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was released worldwide on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows platforms.

award
December 13, 2019

Sekiro Wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice won the prestigious Game of the Year award, recognizing its impact and excellence in gaming.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Timeline ( Fictional )

lore_event
Late Sengoku Period, Year of Kuro's Birth

The Divine Heir's Birth

The birth of Kuro, the Divine Heir, possessing the Dragon's Heritage, which grants immortality.

lore_event
Several years before main story events

Owl's Betrayal at Senpou Temple

The Wolf's adoptive father, Owl, betrays the Order of the Flame after stealing the Mortal Blade from Senpou Temple.

lore_event
A few years prior to main events

Wolf Becomes Kuro's Guardian

Wolf, formerly known as Sekiro, is assigned as the bodyguard to the Divine Heir, Kuro, at Ashina Castle.

lore_event
Before the main storyline

Ashina's Decline Begins

The Ashina clan faces mounting pressure and warfare from rival clans and the encroaching Imperial forces.

story_event
Main story, early phase

Wolf Loses Arm Defending Kuro

Wolf is wounded and loses his left arm while protecting Kuro during an attack on Ashina Castle by the Ashina forces.

story_event
Main story, early phase

Wolf Rescued by Sculptor

After being left for dead, Wolf is saved by the Sculptor, who replaces his lost arm with a prosthetic Shinobi Prosthetic.

story_event
Main story, middle phase

Wolf Attempts to Rescue Kuro

Wolf attempts to rescue Kuro from the Ashina forces who intend to use him as leverage for control of the clan.

story_event
Main story, climax

Defeat of Genichiro Ashina

Wolf defeats Genichiro Ashina, the clan's leader, to protect Kuro and the Dragon's Heritage.

story_event
Main story, ending

Decision on the Dragon's Heritage

Wolf chooses the fate of the Dragon's Heritage, deciding between embracing immortality or severing the curse.