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Nacon has just unveiled the JRPGEdge of Memories, the next project from French studio Midgar Studio, which is being produced by an all-star team. The new game takes place in the same universe but on a different continent thanEdge of Eternity, another JRPG created by Midgar Studio and published byNacon. The biggest highlight ofEdge of Memoriesis the star-studded lineup working on its development, bringing in renowned professionals in character design, soundtrack composition, and scriptwriting.
Edge of Eternityis an RPGthat was released in 2021. Midgar Studio, named after the city fromFinal Fantasy 7, callsEdge of Eternitya “French touch JRPG” due to its strong inspiration from classic titles in the genre. The game features elements like a turn-based battle system with ATB, similar toFinal Fantasy, and a soundtrack composed by Yasunori Mitsuda ofChrono TriggerandXenogearsfame. WhileEdge of Eternitysaw mixed reviews at launch, the game is still a love letter to the genre and can be enjoyed by JRPG fans looking for a fresh take on well-known tropes.
Midgar Studio and publisher Nacon have just announcedEdge of Memories, the next JRPG set in thesame universe asEdge of Eternity.Edge of Memoriestakes place in Avaris, a world ravaged by a plague called Corrosion. What stands out the most about this new JRPG is the powerhouse team working on it in collaboration with Midgar Studio. Yasunori Mitsuda returns as a composer, this time joined by Mariam Abounnasr, the arranger forXenoblade Chronicles 2and3, and singer Emi Evans, who lent her voice to songs inNieRandNieR: Automata.
Edge of Memories Official Reveal Trailer
Raita Kazama is in charge of character design, with the illustrator widely known for his work onXenoblade Chronicles X.NieRandDrakengardwriter Sawako Natori has also been added to the team, and finally,Final Fantasy XVcombat designerMitsuru Yokoyama is contributing to the new real-time action gameplay inEdge of Memories.
The biggest difference betweenEdge of EternityandEdge of Memorieslies in the game’s battle systems. While the former uses aturn-based system with ATBin a grid-filled battlefield to enhance strategy,Edge of Memoriesopts for a more dynamic action combat system. Players control Eline, who can execute strings of combos with the help of her party members. The warrior can also consume a rage gauge to transform into a Berserker, unlocking a new set of powerful abilities to turn the tide of battle.
Fans eager to explore more of theEdge of Eternityuniverse or simply curious to see what this team of developers is cooking won’t have to wait much longer.Edge of Memoriesis set to launch in Fall 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam.
