Nacon and Midgar Studio have announced Edge of Memories, a new JRPG set in the Edge of Eternity universe. The game is in development for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Edge of Memories takes place in the world of Heryon on the continent of Avaris. The game has some well-known artists, music producers and writers on board. Many of them have worked on a number of popular games including Xenoblade Chronicles X and Xenogears.
The staff roster includes character designer Raita Kazama (Xenoblade Chronicles X), writer Sawako Natori (NieR), singer Emi Evans (NieR / NieR: Automata), as well as composers Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger/ Xenogears) and Mariam Abounnasr (Xenoblade Chronicles 3 / ONINAKI).
The press release and trailer shows quite a different gameplay approach from 2021’s Edge of Eternity. The original game focused on turn-based combat while this seems to be action-based. I could only describe the combat to be similar to that of Tales of Arise. The game has also been built in Unreal Engine 5.
Eline, a young itinerant Soul Whisperer, roams the land, using her fantastic abilities to heal the tormented inhabitants. Developed with Unreal® Engine 5, Edge of Memoriesimmerses players in the heart of an exciting epic that pays tribute to the JRPG genre. The game features a vibrant and colorful world, as well as a story that explores powerful themes such as the exodus of peoples, a world plagued by disease, the quest for origins, and the need to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
With dynamic gameplay and real-time combat, Edge of Memories offers a decidedly action-oriented experience: to achieve victory, players must master Eline’s abilities, chain spectacular combos with her two companions, and awaken the devastating power of the Berserk that lies dormant within her.
There’s no exact release date for Edge of Memories at this time. Midgar Studios says the game is expected to launch in Fall, which is September – December for those who don’t date stuff using seasons. Check out the announcement trailer below.
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