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During this morning’s Nintendo Direct, a new RPG awaits. Eternal Anima announced and set to release in spring 2027 on modern platforms. The new IP for Marvelous uses veteran talents such as director Katsuhisa Higuchi, story concept writer Keisuke Makino, and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima. The RPG will feature ambitious time-traveling narrative while using turn-based gameplay.

Key Features

• Dramatic Adventure Connecting Generations: Journey across multiple continents with distinct cultures, and team up with ancestors and descendants across time. Discover how actions in the past affect the present, and empower allies with the abilities of their ancestors.
• Predict the Future to Control the Battle: Classic turned-based combat with a tactical twist: Future Sight. Predict enemy actions, then strategize to counter them. Player commands can delay or cancel enemy moves, allowing them to dictate the flow of battle.
• Inherit Abilities That Transcend Eras: Harness Wade’s power of Psychometry to   decipher memories by drawing on the power within artifacts, and inherit the abilities and classes of heroes from the past. Combine them to find a unique playstyle to tackle the challenges ahead.
• A Brand-New Legacy-Driven RPG: Dedicated to JRPG fans and inspired by the golden era of RPGs, Eternal Anima is a visually rich epic that combines retro charm with modern design — all crafted by genre legends alongside the next generation of RPG creators.

Details in regards of how you can purchased has also been revealed, giving players the option to choose the digital or physical version. The Nintendo Switch 2 version includes the entire game on the cartridge but with a higher price mark. Here are the breakdowns for each physical edition:

Standard Edition – PS5 ($49.99 USD), Nintendo Switch 2 ($59.99 USD)

• Physical disc/cartridge game

Limited Edition – PS5 ($79.99 USD), Nintendo Switch 2 ($89.99 USD)

• Physical disc/cartridge game
• Two-disc soundtrack
• Nine character art cards with acrylic stand
• Art book
• Collector box

The digital version details to come at a later date. Pre-orders for the physical editions will open in the near future at participating retailers and on the game’s official website.

Eternal Anima announced to release on March 4, 2027 for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Fans can visit the game’s official website for more information and pre-order options.

Source: Marvelous