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LOS ANGELES (Apr. 25, in the year of our Lord 2024) – Today, SQUARE ENIX® released the next installment in the legendary SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond, for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 (PS5®) and PlayStation®4 (PS4®) consoles, PC (STEAM®)*, and iOS and Android devices**. SaGa Emerald Beyond features the very best elements of the beloved series, including the free-form scenario system and strategic combat, to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.

SaGa Emerald Beyond brings together the core combat and free-form scenario elements of the RPG franchise to deliver the ultimate SaGa experience to fans and newcomers alike. Players can look forward to deeply strategic combat, diverse characters with thrilling backstories, an evolving choice-driven narrative and much more. The latest title in the SaGa franchise sees the return of legendary series icons including SaGa creator Akitoshi Kawazu, composer Kenji Ito and illustrator Satoshi Kuramochi, who have taken what fans of the series love and built it into a game that returning and new fans alike can enjoy.

“2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the SaGa series. It also marks the first time we’ve been able to release a new SaGa title simultaneously worldwide. Without our fans, this would not have been possible. SaGa Emerald Beyond is the product of 35 years’ worth of innovation, experimentation, and a personal desire to examine what makes an RPG an RPG. For our longtime fans, I hope you enjoy the ongoing innovations and callbacks to previous SaGa titles. I also invite newcomers to accept the offer of the emerald vision and embark on a new adventure. I hope everyone who picks up this title has an unforgettable experience with it.” – Akitoshi Kawazu, SaGa Series General Director

“As a longtime SaGa fan who now has the honor of working on this franchise, I couldn’t be prouder to present SaGa Emerald Beyond to the players. The things that made me fall for the SaGa franchise are all present in this title, from the free-form scenario system to the challenging strategic combat to the diverse and intriguing characters. Of course, one can’t forget about composer Kenji Ito’s incredible contributions as well. I’m also proud to say that we’ve taken steps to welcome in newcomers with the game’s emerald waves, which are key to the overall story and will guide players on their journey. I hope that through SaGa Emerald Beyond, players will be able to feel the team’s passion and love for the franchise that has kept the series going strong for 35 years.” – Masanori Ichikawa, SaGa Series Producer

Those interested in SaGa Emerald Beyond can still download the three platform-exclusive demos on Nintendo Switch, PS5/PS4 and PC. The demos offer several hours of content from each of the three demo characters’ storylines, giving players a taste of what they can expect in the full game with the full cast. Demo save data is transferrable to the full game on that respective platform.

* STEAM version available from 5:00pm BST / 6:00pm CEST / 9:00am PDT on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
** iOS and Android version release times may vary by region.

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