REYNATIS Producer Shares Special Message, Teases ‘Surprises’

REYNATIS producer Takumi Isobe shared a special message for fans of the upcoming action RPG, teasing that “bigger surprises” may come in the future.

Development of REYNATIS is led by FuRyu’s Isobe and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth writer Kazushige Nojima, with Yoko Shimomura composing the game’s music. This new action RPG also inspiration from the cancelled Final Fantasy Versus XIII title and Kingdom Hearts, as fans explore a world where fantasy meets reality in Shibuya.

A Message From the REYNATIS Producer

Isobe is excited that REYNATIS is getting traction around the world, despite only being announced in the Japanese Nintendo Direct on February 21. He also teases that there might be some “bigger surprises” in the future. 

Here’s the full message from Isobe’s Twitter account:

Hello, I’m Takumi, the original planner and creative producer of REYNATIS.

I’m very excited that REYNATIS‘ information has been shared in America, Europe, and Asia this time. It’s really exciting to think about delivering this title to our fans around the world.

Since the announcement in the Japanese Nintendo Direct, many people outside Japan have shown interest, and I’ve been happily watching the reactions.

The Steam store page is now open as well, so I’m glad if you add it
to your Wishlist and wait for further updates.

I’ll continue to actively share information from now on, so please support us!
There might be some bigger surprises in the future!

Thank you.

-Takumi Isobe

REYNATIS will launch on July 25 starting at 7,980 yen for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 in Japan. A physical Liberators Box Limited Edition will be available for 12,680 yen, and the digital Liberator’s Edition will be available for just 80 yen less than the physical version. Pre-order bonuses include the “Another Weapon” for Marin / Sari, two costumes, and special The Caligula Effect and Monark themed attachments. 

Lastly, NIS America will publish REYNATIS this fall for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Here’s an overview of the new RPG from our previous coverage: 

A juvenile action RPG set in a realistic Shibuya, Tokyo, where two protagonists in different positions fight for the world they desire.

Story

Modern day Shibuya, Tokyo, where magic does not exist.

Marin Kirizumi is a magician who has obtained power free from anyone’s constraints and aims for freedom.

Sari Nishijima, who desires an orderly world, oversees magicians.

The story begins to unfold when these two protagonists from different backgrounds meet…

Gameplay

• Suppression and Liberation – Switch between “Suppression Mode” and “Liberation Mode” in real-time to perform flashy actions.

• Exploration – Explore in “Suppression Mode” while concealing your identity. If the fact that you are a magician is revealed, the M.E.A. will immediately rush to the scene.

Staff

• Scenario: Kazushige Nojima
• Composer: Yoko Shimomura
• Character Design: Yasutaka Kaburagi
• Key Visual: Yusuke Naora
• Pre-Rendered Movies: StudioGOONEYS
• Planning / Producer / Director: Takumi Isobe (FuRyu)
• Development: Natsume Atari