Namco-Bandai Games have confirmed a release date on Knights Contract, as well as released seven new screenshots for the game!

Knights Contract will hit store shelves for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 on February 22nd of 2011. We’ve got some new assets for the game, including a gameplay trailer, which will all be posted later today.

For now, here is more info on the game and 7 screenshots focused on the character Straeggelle:

In Knights Contract, take a journey through a medieval world of swordsmen and magic where witches have been hunted and brutally exterminated. The game will follow the twisted tale of Heinrich, an immortal executioner, and Gretchen who is a resurrected witch. Once the victim of Heinrich’s blade, Gretchen now has him by her side and the two must work together to rid the land of the malicious enemies who has curse its people.

Armed with a razor sharp scythe and explosive witchcraft, players will use these tools to return civility to the land. As players succeed in their journey, they can deal tremendous damage onto their tormentors or unleash a gruesome finisher by coordinating the efforts of Heinrich and Gretchen. However, players must also keep a close eye on Gretchen as her magical prowess and mortality is the key to the duo’s survival.

Knights Contract is rated “M” for mature by the ESRB and will carry an MSRP of $59.99. For more information on the game, please feel free to contact me or visit www.namcobandaigames.com.