We’ll let you decide if a plot written by the writer behind Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy VII Remake is a selling point, but Kazushige Nojima is the biggest name behind Astria Ascending – a new JRPG for PlayStation 5 and PS4 scheduled to release later this year. “In a world of chaos, players take control of the Demigods – a motley group of eight heroes charged with the fate of the world,” the press release reveals.
You will discover the world of Orcanon, “a richly imagined and fully animated 2D landscape with five cities and a dynamic weather system”. The art was created by Akihiko Yoshida and Hideo Minaba from CyDesignation, while Hitoshi Sakimoto from Final Fantasy XII composes the score. “Work together to save the world by waging strategic turn-based combat using the innovative focal point system,” the blurb continues.
You can check out the announcement trailer above, which introduces the story and gameplay. The developer promises over 30 hours of gameplay here, with plenty of side quests and mini games to expand your adventure along the way.