Save The Past In Eternal Anima On Nintendo Switch 2
Marvelous has announced that its upcoming role-playing game Eternal Anima is in development for Nintendo Switch 2.This game is being led by genre veterans such as director Katsuhisa Higuchi (Final Fantasy series…
Marvelous has announced that its upcoming role-playing game Eternal Anima is in development for Nintendo Switch 2.
This game is being led by genre veterans such as director Katsuhisa Higuchi (Final Fantasy series, Lost Odyssey, Silent Hope, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin), story concept writer Keisuke Makino (Killer Is Dead, Persona 5, Metaphor: ReFantazio), and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima (Final Fantasy series, Kingdom Hearts series).
The development team has looked to create an experience that “evokes the spirit of late 1990s and early 2000s JRPGs,” which will have a time-travelling narrative, modern visuals and “strategic twists” on traditional turn-based gameplay.
“Yearning for a better future is considered a capital offence in the kingdom of Urvis Ael. After Wade questions this key tenet of his society, he finds himself on the run in an era-spanning adventure that challenges his core beliefs and reveals an unknown world filled with hidden truths. Alongside an eclectic group of new allies trying to survive a dangerous journey, Wade must travel through time to save civilisations of the past from catastrophes and unravel the secrets of a lost history,” the publisher writes in a press release.
“With Wade’s powers of Psychometry, decipher past memories that dwell within objects, and inherit Abilities and Classes in combat. Use Future Sight in battle to predict when enemies will act and what the outcome will be each turn. Choose your commands strategically, and you can rewrite the future Wade predicted – prepare for incoming attacks or act first to prevent enemy actions entirely. Crafted by a team of acclaimed RPG veterans, featuring gorgeous visuals inspired by the golden age of RPGs, and designed with modern sensibilities, Eternal Anima is an epic where players must save the past to free the present.”
The publisher has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- Dramatic Adventure Connecting Generations: Journey across multiple continents with distinct cultures, and team up with ancestors and descendants across time. Discover how actions in the past affect the present, and empower allies with the abilities of their ancestors.
- Predict the Future to Control the Battle: Classic turn-based combat with a tactical twist: Future Sight. Predict enemy actions, then strategise to counter them. Player commands can delay or cancel enemy moves, allowing them to dictate the flow of battle.
- Inherit Abilities That Transcend Eras: Harness Wade’s power of Psychometry to decipher memories by drawing on the power within artefacts, and inherit the abilities and classes of heroes from the past. Combine them to find a unique playstyle to tackle the challenges ahead.
- A Brand-New Legacy-Driven RPG: Dedicated to JRPG fans and inspired by the golden era of RPGs, Eternal Anima is a visually rich epic that combines retro charm with modern design — all crafted by genre legends alongside the next generation of RPG creators.
Eternal Anima will be released at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide on 4 March 2027.