Edge of Memories Sets November 5 Release After Midgar Studio Closure
The release date confirms the game survived its studio: a finished project outliving the team that made it, with Japanese talent attached to carry the work through.
Reporting from 1 source: Automaton.
Nacon announced on September 18 that Edge of Memories will launch November 5 for PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A PS5 physical Deluxe Edition from 3goo follows on December 10. The Edge of Eternity sequel moves from turn-based ATB combat to real-time action, with music by Yasunori Mitsuda, script by Sawako Natori, and character design by Raita Kazama. Midgar Studio closed in July, with creative work already complete.
Announced by Nacon on September 18, the release date settles a question left open since Midgar Studio's closure in July. Nacon's parent company Bigben Interactive ran into financial difficulties, and the studio was shut down, but the creative work on Edge of Memories was already finished. A specialist team handled corrections and finishing touches, and the game now heads to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on November 5. Yasunori Mitsuda, Sawako Natori, and Raita Kazama are among the Japanese creators on the project.
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