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Press release:
London, UK — 9 September 2026 — To free the present, one must save the past… Marvelous Europe announces Eternal Anima, a brand-new RPG created by acclaimed genre veterans such as director Katsuhisa Higuchi, story concept writer Keisuke Makino, and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima, during today’s Nintendo Direct. In development for Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam, Eternal Anima will launch worldwide on 4 March 2027.

Originally teased under the working title “PROJECT LIFE is RPG” in 2023, Eternal Anima evokes the spirit of late 1990s and early 2000s JRPGs, while featuring an ambitious time-travelling narrative, modern visuals, and strategic twists on traditional turn-based gameplay. The publisher also shared an all-new, extended trailer for Eternal Anima, giving a closer look at this dramatic adventure.

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.

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.

Key Features

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.

Marvelous Europe also revealed the first details on physical and digital availability for the title. Eternal Anima will soon be available for pre-order through participating retailers physically on PS5™, Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Xbox Series X|S systems, in a standard edition for 49.99€. A physical Limited Edition will also be available on PS5™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2, which includes a copy of the game, a two-disc soundtrack, nine character art cards, and an art book for 79.99€. Digital edition details will be available at a later date.

Developed by Marvelous and published in the Americas by Marvelous USA and in Europe and Australia by Marvelous Europe, Eternal Anima will release for the Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam and will launch on March 4, 2027. More information can be found on the official site at https://marvelousgames.com/games/eternal-anima. This title has been rated a provisional PEGI 12.

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About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content.

For more information about Marvelous Europe, please visit www.marvelouseurope.com