Square Enix and historia announced LIVE A LIVE is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on April 27. Pre-orders are available now in the PlayStation Store with a limited-time discount.
A LIVE A LIVE demo is available now on Steam and the PlayStation Store, allowing players to try out an early portion of the game. Specifically, the demo features the first parts of three of the seven stories in the game: The Wild West, Twilight of Edo Japan and the Distant Future. Save data may be transferred from the demo to the full game.
Digital pre-orders for LIVE A LIVE are available now. A special pre-order discount is live until April 27 at 12:00 a.m. EDT in the PlayStation Store. PlayStation Plus subscribers may save 20% off on their pre-order. The discount brings the list price down from $49.99 to $39.99. On Steam, the discount is available to all users until May 11 at 12:00 noon EDT.
Here’s an overview of the game via the Nintendo eShop:
A classic RPG reborn in HD-2D for its worldwide debut
This storied RPG directed by Takashi Tokita, known for his work on Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy IV, has been revitalized in the stunning HD-2D visual style and is being released outside of Japan for the first time. Each story features rearranged versions of the original music written by Kingdom Hearts series and Final Fantasy XV composer, Yoko Shimomura.
Play as different heroes throughout the ages!
Discover a series of interwoven tales stretching throughout time—and the truth behind their shared history.
You can explore any of these seven stories right from the start. Which will you choose first?
- The Sundown Kid – The Wild West: Take a stand against outlaws and defend a frontier town.
- Oboromaru – Twilight of Edo Japan: Engage or elude your enemies to carry out a secret mission.
- Masaru Takahara – Present Day: Master new skills to become the world’s greatest warrior.
- Akira – The Near Future: Unravel a dark conspiracy with your psychokinetic powers.
- Cube – The Distant Future: Discover the truth of a tragedy aboard a ship in deep space.
- The Earthen Heart Shifu – Imperial China: Entrust your kung fu legacy to young disciples.
- Pogo – Prehistory: Survive in an age without words and save an innocent woman.
Wield distinct abilities during battle and exploration
Craft weapons and armor for survival as Pogo, hide from foes with shinobi techniques as Oboromaru, and use your psychokinetic powers to read minds and defeat enemies as Akira.
Each character has a distinct set of abilities and mechanics that change their gameplay. Utilize these character-specific abilities to excel in combat and progress through each chapter.
Explore in HD-2D
Explore each era in a stunning HD-2D visual style that blends 3D environments and modern effects with pixel-art characters and details.
Announcement Trailer
Lastly, LIVE A LIVE is available now for Nintendo Switch worldwide.
