Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and SQUARE ENIX® announced that Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, a full HD remake of the beloved hit RPG that sold more than 1 million copies upon its 1993 release in Japan, is coming to PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, and Steam® on 24 October 2024*. The announcement trailer for the game has also been released.
Developed by the team behind the 2020 remake Trials of Mana, this ground-up remake and standalone story will feature modern visuals, reworked strategic gameplay, and various other enhancements that will delight longtime SaGa fans and newcomers alike. Pre-orders are available now across all available platforms.
*Steam® version will be released on 25 October 2024.
The Story
It is the Imperial year 1000. Terrifying fiends plague the land and various nations struggle to contend with both this incursion and their own internal conflicts. The people wait in hope for the fulfilment of an ancient legend that foretells the coming of seven great heroes who will save their ravaged kingdoms.
Then, one fated day, Avalon, the capital of the Varennes Empire, is suddenly and brutally attacked. The aggressor is none other than Kzinssie, one of the seven heroes of legend. The people are crushed underfoot and Prince Victor, the brave and noble heir to the imperial throne, is slain.
The citizens of the empire are overcome with despair in the realisation that the legends were false, but Victor’s father, Emperor Leon, swears his vengeance on the Seven and their mighty powers.
He uses the fabled “inheritance magic” bestowed by the seeress Orieve to pass his powers on to his other son Gerard, trading his own life for a chance for his heir to strike back.
This act marked the first chapter in a deadly tale of a war fought long ago, an epoch-spanning struggle between the imperial line of Varennes and the Seven Heroes.
Digital Version Available for Pre-Orders
Pre-orders for the digital version will begin sequentially from today.
Please pre-order according to your preferred platform: PlayStation®5/PlayStation®4 and Steam®
Pre-Order/Early Purchase Bonuses
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Bonus Accessory Set
Shiyuan’s Tactical Primer
A tome recording the wisdom of a brilliant military strategist. Boosts the amount of Technique Points gained after victorious battles by 10% until the end of the Imperial Year 1001.
Cat's Amulet
An amulet made by a certain renowned thief. Boosts the revenue gained after victorious battles by 10% until the end of the Imperial Year 1001.
*These bonuses are available to early purchasers of the physical edition or those who purchase the digital versions before 23 October 2024, 23:59 SGT
* The physical edition with the early purchase bonus is limited in quantity and is available while supplies last.
*Dates and specifications may change without prior notice and differ depending on regions and platforms. Please check the individual store pages for more details.
Message from the Producer and Composer
Producer - Shinichi Tatsuke
“Hello, this is producer Shinichi Tatsuke. This marks the first time I’m handling a SaGa title. Around three years ago, we had just completed the development and launch of Trials of Mana, which I worked on as the producer. Just as I was in the process of exploring what title to work on next alongside our development partner xeen Inc., Kawazu-san (SaGa franchise general director, Akitoshi Kawazu) and the SaGa team invited me to join them. That’s how I started working on the development for this title.
Working on this title made me realize once again how Romancing SaGa 2 is a very unique and captivating game, not only by the standards of the times back then, but of the modern era as well.
The imperial succession, Free-Form Scenario system, Glimmers, and the wonderful characters make me believe that this game will absolutely hold its own in today’s day and age. We put our heads together to understand how we can make this title feel intuitive for existing fans and new players alike.
The team is currently working together in the last stretch of development. Please look forward to the launch of the new Romancing SaGa 2, which inherits the traditional DNA of the SaGa franchise, but also incorporates various added elements.”
Composer – Kenji Ito
“I would like to congratulate the team on the announcement of Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven!
For this title, I newly arranged all the tracks I had originally created for the Super Famicom version. Some players may be wary of that change, but please rest assured that the tracks have been polished anew to reflect the deep affection that the producer, Shinichi Tatsuke, has for Romancing SaGa 2.
I’ve also prepared new tracks for this title, so I would love for players to get to hear these tracks all together.”
About Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
In Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, players will embark on a multi-generational adventure to protect and expand their empire. After the player’s homeland is attacked by one of the legendary Seven Heroes, a branching story of vengeance and redemption unfolds, where the player must fight to protect everything they hold dear. With the free-form scenario system that the SaGa franchise is known for, the player’s choices will impact the development of the story, including who inherits the imperial throne with each successive generation.
Featuring both original and rearranged compositions by the legendary Kenji Ito (known for his work on the SaGa franchise, notably SaGa Frontier and the Mana series), Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven offers Japanese and English voiceovers, a unique timeline system that adds a fresh twist to strategic battles, new game mechanics, and much more. This is a must-play for RPG enthusiasts.
Keeping the epic story of the wars fought between the imperial line of Varennes and the Seven Heroes of ancient myth, the game also preserves all the unique and ground-breaking mechanics from the SaGa franchise, such as "Glimmers" and "Formations."
Revenge of the Seven re-works the battle and character growth systems and adds in numerous new features, such as difficulty selection, making it easily accessible to both long term fans of the series and complete newcomers.
The expansive world of Romancing SaGa 2, that was originally depicted using pixel graphics, has been fully updated with gorgeous 3D visuals.
All the main characters, such as Leon, Gerard and the Seven Heroes have also been updated, with impressive 3D visuals that keep the distinctive character of the original sprites.
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