Aretha Collection 1993-1995 is out on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 as of July 30, 2026, bundling three Super Famicom RPGs from the 1990s. Edia released the collection, which includes a viewing mode and a special edition with physical extras.
Edia released Aretha Collection 1993-1995 on July 30, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The set bundles three Super Famicom RPGs originally published by Yanoman: Aretha: The Super Famicom (1993), Aretha II: Ariel's Mysterious Journey (1994), and Rejoice: Beyond the Aretha Kingdom (1995). Edia licensed the IP from Yanoman. The regular edition and download version cost 8,580 yen, while the special edition costs 16,280 yen, both including tax. The PS4 version is download-only.
The collection adds a viewing mode for browsing 1990s setting materials and videos. The special edition includes a large acrylic stand, a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle, an illustration booklet, and an original soundtrack CD with unreleased demo tracks. The games also feature speed options and save-anywhere functionality.
The release marks the 35th anniversary of the Aretha series, which ran six titles from 1990 to 1995 and was noted for its female protagonist, a rarity at the time. A crowdfunding campaign for Game Boy reissues and a new game launched on July 15, 2026, part of a broader revival effort that has included soundtrack box sets and a 2025 talk event.
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Edia released "Aretha Collection 1993-1995" on July 30, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The collection bundles three Super Famicom RPGs from the 1990s: "Aretha: The Super Famicom" (1993), "Aretha II: Ariel's Mysterious Journey" (1994), and "Rejoice: Beyond the Aretha Kingdom" (1995). The games were originally published by Yanoman, and Edia licensed the IP from the company. The regular edition and download version cost 8,580 yen, while the special edition costs 16,280 yen, both including tax. The PS4 version is available only as a download. The collection adds a viewing mode that lets players browse setting materials and videos from the 1990s. The special edition includes a large acrylic stand, a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle, an illustration booklet, and an original soundtrack CD with unreleased demo tracks. The Aretha series ran six titles from 1990 to 1995 and was noted for its female protagonist, a rarity at the time.
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Edye will release Aretha COLLECTION 1993-1995 for PS5, PS4, and Switch on July 30, 2026. The set includes three Super Famicom titles from Yanoman's Aretha series, with speed options, save-anywhere, and bonus materials. A crowdfunding campaign for Game Boy reissues and a new game also launched July 15.