Summary
- Publisher Nacon and developer Midgar Studio have announced Edge of Memories, an upcoming JRPG set in the same universe as Edge of Eternity.
- The game is being developed by an all-star team, including Final Fantasy XV combat designer Mitsuru Yokoyama and NieR writer Sawako Natori.
- Edge of Memories will be released in Fall 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Nacon has just unveiled the JRPG Edge 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 than Edge of Eternity, another JRPG created by Midgar Studio and published by Nacon. The biggest highlight of Edge of Memories is the star-studded lineup working on its development, bringing in renowned professionals in character design, soundtrack composition, and scriptwriting.
Edge of Eternity is an RPG that was released in 2021. Midgar Studio, named after the city from Final Fantasy 7, calls Edge of Eternity a "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 to Final Fantasy, and a soundtrack composed by Yasunori Mitsuda of Chrono Trigger and Xenogears fame. While Edge of Eternity saw 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.
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Midgar Studio and publisher Nacon have just announced Edge of Memories, the next JRPG set in the same universe as Edge of Eternity. Edge of Memories takes 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 for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3, and singer Emi Evans, who lent her voice to songs in NieR and NieR: Automata.
Edge of Memories Official Reveal Trailer
Raita Kazama is in charge of character design, with the illustrator widely known for his work on Xenoblade Chronicles X. NieR and Drakengard writer Sawako Natori has also been added to the team, and finally, Final Fantasy XV combat designer Mitsuru Yokoyama is contributing to the new real-time action gameplay in Edge of Memories.
The biggest difference between Edge of Eternity and Edge of Memories lies in the game's battle systems. While the former uses a turn-based system with ATB in a grid-filled battlefield to enhance strategy, Edge of Memories opts 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 the Edge of Eternity universe or simply curious to see what this team of developers is cooking won't have to wait much longer. Edge of Memories is set to launch in Fall 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam.
