New JRPG From Chrono Trigger and FFXV Devs Coming to Xbox
- Edge of Memories, an upcoming role-playing game developed by Midgar Studio and published by Nacon, is scheduled for release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and personal computers...
- The narrative takes place in the fantasy land of Avaris, which faces destruction from a plague known as 'Corrosion'.
- Edge of Memories features a fast-paced, real-time combat system designed by Mitsuru Yokoyama, who previously worked as the combat designer for Final Fantasy 15, as reported by Windows...
Edge of Memories, an upcoming role-playing game developed by Midgar Studio and published by Nacon, is scheduled for release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and personal computers via Steam during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to coverage from Windows Central. The title serves as a sequel to Midgar Studio’s previous game, Edge of Eternity.
Story and World Design in Avaris
The narrative takes place in the fantasy land of Avaris, which faces destruction from a plague known as ‘Corrosion’. According to Windows Central, this affliction mutates all lifeforms it touches into murderous monsters. Players control Eline the Soul Whisperer, who seeks to save her world alongside her mentor Ysoris and Kanta, a shaman prince from a lost tribe. Eline’s mission is complicated by her own Corrosion infection, which threatens to transform her into the very beasts she fights. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 to create its visuals, featuring a large, vibrant world that gradually transforms as players progress, according to Windows Central. The narrative explores themes of fighting against the inevitable, accepting mortality, and appreciating life.
Combat System and Gameplay Mechanics
Edge of Memories features a fast-paced, real-time combat system designed by Mitsuru Yokoyama, who previously worked as the combat designer for Final Fantasy 15, as reported by Windows Central. Battles require players to combine teammate abilities to unleash powerful combo attacks. Additionally, the game allows players to harness the power of Eline’s Corrosion. This mechanic enables her to transform into a Berserker to crush enemies during encounters.
Soundtrack and Musical Composition
The game features a poetic soundtrack composed by Cédric Menendez, according to Windows Central. The musical score includes vocals by Emi Evans, who is known for her work on the soundtrack for NieR: Automata. The final theme for the title was composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, whose previous credits include Chrono Trigger, Xenoblade Chronicles, and Sea of Stars.
