Marvelous USA has released the first two episodes of the new Special Discussion series dedicated to Eternal Anima. The episodes feature the game’s director, Katsuhisa Higuchi, talking with Hironobu Sakaguchi, Hitoshi Sakimoto, and Nobuo Uematsu.
The first installment focuses on Katsuhisa Higuchi and Mistwalker’s Hironobu Sakaguchi discussing the central concept of “legacy” and topics ranging from their passion for and perspectives on JRPGs to their attention to details such as the contents of treasure chests. It also provides insights into how the studio tackled a time-traveling narrative without creating paradoxes, and how Psychometry adds depth with the Future Sight Battle combat system. Check it out below:
The second installment welcomes Hitoshi Sakimoto of Basiscape, who serves as the game’s music producer, alongside famed guest composer Nobuo Uematsu. Both talk about musical expression and challenges in JRPGs, as well as their hopes for the next generation of composers. Check out the second installment of the Eternal Anime discussion below:
Eternal Anima will launch on March 4, 2027 worldwide for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Here’s an overview of the game, via Marvelous:
Yearning for a better future is considered a capital offense in the kingdom of Urvis Ael. After Wade questions this key tenet of his society, he finds himself on the run in an era-spanning adventure that challenges his core beliefs and reveals an unknown world filled with hidden truths. Alongside an eclectic group of new allies trying to survive a dangerous journey, Wade must travel through time to save civilizations of the past from catastrophes and unravel the secrets of a lost history.
With Wade’s powers of Psychometry, decipher past memories that dwell within objects, and inherit Abilities and Classes in combat. Use Future Sight in battle to predict when enemies will act and what the outcome will be each turn. Choose your commands strategically, and you can rewrite the future Wade predicted — Prepare for incoming attacks or act first to prevent enemy actions entirely. Crafted by a team of acclaimed RPG veterans, featuring gorgeous visuals inspired by the golden age of RPGs, and designed with modern sensibilities, Eternal Anima is an epic where players must save the past to free the present.
Key Features
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- 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.
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