Marvelous has set a specific release date for Eternal Anima, a new turn-based role-playing game that targets fans of classic late 1990s and early 2000s JRPGs. The announcement matters to players who prefer strategic combat over real-time action, as the title promises a time-traveling narrative with modern visuals and unique mechanical twists. This release lands in March 2027, giving developers time to refine the ambitious scope of the project. Buyers looking for a nostalgic yet fresh JRPG experience now have a concrete date to mark on their calendars.
Marvelous sets March 2027 release for turn-based JRPG across four platforms
The game is developed by Marvelous and features a creative team led by director Katsuhisa Higuchi. Story concept work comes from Keisuke Makino, while scenario writing is handled by Kazushige Nojima. The title was originally teased in 2023 under the working title "Project Life is RPG." The studio describes the game as evoking the spirit of late 1990s and early 2000s JRPGs while featuring strategic twists on traditional turn-based gameplay.
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PC (Steam)
- Release Date: March 4, 2027
- Genre: JRPG, Turn-based
- Key Personnel: Katsuhisa Higuchi (Director), Keisuke Makino (Story Concept), Kazushige Nojima (Scenario)
- NA PS5 Price: $49.99
Eternal Anima will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The North American price for the standard PlayStation 5 edition is set at $49.99. The Switch 2 version carries a higher price tag of $59.99 in the same region. Limited editions are also available, priced at $79.99 for PlayStation 5 and $89.99 for Switch 2. European pricing lists the standard edition at 49.99 EUR (around $58.10) and the limited edition at 79.99 EUR (around $92.97).
The game includes a "Future Sight" mechanic that adds strategic depth to its turn-based combat system. Marvelous confirmed that the title features an ambitious time-traveling narrative. The game will be available both physically and digitally in North America and Europe on March 4, 2027. We looked at Son of Thanjai Game Release Set earlier while tracking Marvelous launches.
Marvelous announced Eternal Anima, a new JRPG scheduled for release on March 4, 2027, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC. The combination of veteran developers and a specific release date provides clarity for consumers planning their 2027 gaming budgets. Players can now anticipate a title that blends classic genre elements with modern narrative structures.
Source: Marvelous, Gematsu
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