looks like it’s worth the wait. At the beginning of this year, the 2024 release calendar was , with almost no release dates announced past this spring. But after Summer Game Fest, the summer and fall slates are starting to fill out a bit more.
The latest announcement comes from Square Enix, sharing the word that will arrive in just a few months’ time. Square Enix shared its anticipated launch date trailer for , showcasing nearly four minutes of gameplay and cutscenes along with the reveal of its August 29 release date. To coincide with the announcement, Square Enix also dropped a new going into even more depth than the trailer on ’s story, characters, and combat.
announced its release date with an exciting new trailer. That story might sound quite familiar to anyone who’s played , as it involves a young girl who’s been chosen as a sacrifice to supposedly ensure the continued safety of her people. In this case, the girl in question is Hinna, a childhood friend of the story’s hero, Val.
Their journey to the Mana Tree to fulfill Hinna’s calling forms the backbone of , but even in this short trailer, she has second thoughts about her sacrifice, which we’ll certainly see more of as the game progresses. The new trailer also serves as an introduction to ’s five party members. Each has a different elemental affinity and playstyle, from the fiery swordsman Val to Palamena, a mage who attacks at range with potent water-based attacks.
Players can choose three character.
