Square Enix, a video game company, recently announced their newest role-playing video game and a new entry in their SaGa franchise named SaGa Emerald Beyond. This entry is a turn-based RPG with player freedom, featuring various races such as humans, mechs, and vampires with their own particular cultures and beauty. All the finest elements of all SaGa franchises are gathered in this entry, and there will be a total of 17 worlds.
Players can visit the 17 interconnected worlds through the use of the hub of the emerald waves called "Beyond", by chance or by desire. And every time the player trips to a new world, a new branch of the story will begin, which will open new possibilities for protagonists and players alike. It is in the player's own hands what will happen to each protagonist at the end.
In addition, SaGa Emerald Beyond also features a turn-based battle against monsters and bosses. Players should strategically utilize their weapons and skills to fight off these monsters. This is a perfect entry for RPG fans because it can be considered one of the best battle scenes in the SaGa series.
Introducing the Characters of SaGa Emerald Beyond
Each of the following characters has their own skills and abilities, including the ability to see the beams of energy that connect each world, called emerald waves.
Tsunanori Mido
Tsunanori Mido has the ability to control an animated puppet called Kugutsu, protecting the barrier around his city that’s been plagued with all kinds of supernatural beings.
Ameya Aisling
Ameya Aisling is a witch-in-training and is on a mission to visit the world ruled by witches as part of her graduation exam. However, while on a mission, Ameya loses her power after being attacked by a strange man.
Siugnas
Siugnas, also known as The Dismal King, is an immortal vampire king. He awakens in a gathering of dead warriors after being betrayed and driven from his throne. Being immortal, the vampire king is in confusion as to why he’s in the land of the dead. Along with other warriors, Siugnas embarks on his journey to redeem his power again.
Diva No. 5
Diva No. 5 is a mech from Avalon and is designed for entertainment, particularly for singing and dancing. However, it was unfortunate for her to sing a forbidden song that cost her singing voice and memory. In desperation, Diva No. 5 left her "human" body and Avalon behind, and joined a society to explore the other worlds.
Bonnie Blair and Formina Franklyn
Bonnie is a former marine and Formina is a renowned sharpshooter. They are the new recruits of the police force to investigate the assassination attempt on the President of Capitol City. They are on a journey to find out and seize the culprit.
SaGa Emerald Beyond is currently under development for the Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC via Steam, iOS, and Android devices. According to Square Enix, it will be available in 2024, and the exact date is yet to be announced. For more information about the SaGa franchise, you can check out this guide published by Square Enix.
Players can visit the 17 interconnected worlds through the use of the hub of the emerald waves called "Beyond", by chance or by desire. And every time the player trips to a new world, a new branch of the story will begin, which will open new possibilities for protagonists and players alike. It is in the player's own hands what will happen to each protagonist at the end.
In addition, SaGa Emerald Beyond also features a turn-based battle against monsters and bosses. Players should strategically utilize their weapons and skills to fight off these monsters. This is a perfect entry for RPG fans because it can be considered one of the best battle scenes in the SaGa series.
Introducing the Characters of SaGa Emerald Beyond
Each of the following characters has their own skills and abilities, including the ability to see the beams of energy that connect each world, called emerald waves.
Tsunanori Mido
Tsunanori Mido has the ability to control an animated puppet called Kugutsu, protecting the barrier around his city that’s been plagued with all kinds of supernatural beings.
Ameya Aisling
Ameya Aisling is a witch-in-training and is on a mission to visit the world ruled by witches as part of her graduation exam. However, while on a mission, Ameya loses her power after being attacked by a strange man.
Siugnas
Siugnas, also known as The Dismal King, is an immortal vampire king. He awakens in a gathering of dead warriors after being betrayed and driven from his throne. Being immortal, the vampire king is in confusion as to why he’s in the land of the dead. Along with other warriors, Siugnas embarks on his journey to redeem his power again.
Diva No. 5
Diva No. 5 is a mech from Avalon and is designed for entertainment, particularly for singing and dancing. However, it was unfortunate for her to sing a forbidden song that cost her singing voice and memory. In desperation, Diva No. 5 left her "human" body and Avalon behind, and joined a society to explore the other worlds.
Bonnie Blair and Formina Franklyn
Bonnie is a former marine and Formina is a renowned sharpshooter. They are the new recruits of the police force to investigate the assassination attempt on the President of Capitol City. They are on a journey to find out and seize the culprit.
SaGa Emerald Beyond is currently under development for the Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC via Steam, iOS, and Android devices. According to Square Enix, it will be available in 2024, and the exact date is yet to be announced. For more information about the SaGa franchise, you can check out this guide published by Square Enix.
