Square Enix has announced that SaGa Emerald Beyond, the latest standalone entry in the beloved SaGa franchise, will be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, PC via Steam, iOS, and Android starting April 25, 2024. In Japan, the game will be available physically and digitally for 7,480 yen, with a Collector’s Edition exclusive to Square Enix’s online store for 25,000 yen, which includes an art book, a three-disc soundtrack CD set, two metal monster figures, and a bag. Pre-sales are now available.
Discover a world woven with distant worlds and a unique plot
SaGa Emerald Beyond fuses the best elements of the SaGa series, offering each player a unique experience. With elements such as flashes and combos in battle, a wide variety of races including monsters, mechs and vampires, as well as a narrative created by choices and actions, the game promises an immersive and personalized experience.
Explore 17 unique worlds from the Link
Travel to 17 unique worlds from the Link, either guided by destiny or forging your own path with your choices. Discover completely different cultures and landscapes, from a dense forest of skyscrapers to a lush green habitat covered in vegetation, to a world ruled by five witches or one dominated by vampires, among others.
An eclectic cast of protagonists and a tailor-made story
Six main characters, each with diverse backgrounds and goals, embark on five unique story arcs. Choosing your protagonist, even in replays, will lead to entirely new events and narratives, providing a fresh experience with every playthrough.
Create your own story with branching plots
SaGa Emerald Beyond features the largest number of branching plots in the SaGa series. The story branches abundantly depending on your choices and actions. Every time you visit a world, the story evolves, allowing the protagonist and the player to discover new possibilities and multiple potential endings.
Strategic battles where a single choice can change everything
The game refines the strategic battle system with the well-known SaGa franchise, offering the best iteration of turn-based combat. With the flash system, tactical formations and Joined Attacks, SaGa Emerald Beyond adds more drama than ever, allowing you to support party members, interrupt enemy actions and use Joined Attacks by strategically manipulating the order of allied actions.
Available on various platforms and editing options
SaGa Emerald Beyond will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, PC via Steam, iOS and Android. In Japan, players will have the option to purchase the standard edition for 7,480 yen or the Square Enix online store-exclusive Collector’s Edition for 25,000 yen, which includes additional content. Get ready to immerse yourself in this fascinating world on April 25, 2024!
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