The first gameplay for French-created JRPG Edge of Memories has been revealed in a new trailer during Nacon Connect. This sequel to Edge of Eternity is set to launch across PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC towards the end of 2025.
Midgar Studios hopes to bring players back to the land of Heryon in Edge of Memories, building on the foundations of their first JRPG effort. there’s a new evil threatening this world and players will have to take Eline and her companions on a fresh adventure to try and defeat it. A powerful Corrosion i
The story synopsis tells us, “The beautiful, serene landscapes of Avaris are under the threat of a powerful corrupting influence, Corrosion, as it spreads across the land. Mutating anything in its path into horrific abominations. As a Soul Whisperer, it’s your job to travel the world, easing the people of their burdens, and fighting back against the monsters inhabiting the world. During her journey, Eline awakens to a mysterious power that may hold the answer to thwarting the oncoming apocalypse.” Sounds pretty good to me!
Edge of Memories will remain an action-RPG, with fast-paced real-time combat and eye-popping combo attacks. It’s also looking to build on the original artistically. If Edge of Eternity felt like a Final Fantasy game with its art direction, Edge of Memories looks to be more like recent Tales games. This is thanks to collaborating with a host of established creators including character designer Raita Kazama (Xenoblade Chronicles X), while the rest of the team includes writer Sawako Natori (NieR), singer Emi Evans (NieR / NieR: Automata), as well as composers Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger/ Xenogears) and Mariam Abounnasr (Xenoblade Chronicles 3 / ONINAKI).
The original Edge of Eternity launched in 2021, and went on to sell over a million copies, making a follow-up something of a no-brainer. Despite its JRPG trappings, and the various members of the team that hail from there, Midgar Studios is actually based in France, and they’re returning once more for Edge of Memories.
Looking back on the original, in our review for Edge of Eternity, Steve wrote: “Edge of Eternity is definitely a welcome addition to the JRPG pantheon, and while it clearly doesn’t have the budget of the genre giants, it is full of heart and character. I certainly enjoyed my time exploring Heryon, despite a few niggles and a crafting system that adds little. If you go into this with an open mind and have an affection for the genre, then you’ll find much to like.”
