SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS™ news & patch notes

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44790790/87fa14d233d9e88d7557887036b93ae6746dc7c5.jpg FORGE YOUR OWN TALE The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond brings together the very best elements of the beloved series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience. Choose from five sets of lead characters and weave your own tale through 17 different worlds. The full game is finally available today! To celebrate the launch of the game, the SaGa Emerald Beyond developers came together to answer some of the communities hottest question in an interview style Q&A. Is there any connection between the characters and setting of SaGa Emerald Beyond and past SaGa games? Series mainstays such as Glimmers and United Attacks are still present in SaGa Emerald Beyond, but there’s no connection in terms of the story and setting. Having said that, there might be some places that hit a little harder if you’ve played a title from the SaGa series before. Can you still enjoy SaGa Emerald Beyond without having played any other SaGa games? Yes - since there’s no connection to other titles in the series, you don’t need to have played any other SaGa games to enjoy Emerald Beyond. There’s a demo available as well, so in case you’re unsure about this type of game, you could to start by playing the demo first. Which protagonist would you recommend for newcomers to the SaGa franchise, and which would you recommend for experts? Tsunanori Mido is fairly easy to get to grips with if you are new to all the different systems of SaGa. Whereas Bonnie and Formina might be more fun to play if you are already well versed in the series or after you’ve explored lots of different worlds with the other characters of SaGa Emerald Beyond, but if you like a challenge, of course there’s no problem with picking them first! Do you have any tips for the battles? The trick to having a successful battle is to connect the combo range of each individual tech. In the beginning, just focus on trying to connect the green lines above all else. On top of that, it’s also important to try and disrupt enemy United Attacks. What kind of play time should I expect? Starting with either of the 5 sets of protagonists, it takes a good few hours - around 10 - to reach your very first ending. Each of the lead characters has a vastly different story and we developed the game in a way that you will never experience exactly the same thing twice. The story and ending will be different for each player, each playthrough - so play time can basically be infinite! Are you planning any DLC? We don’t have any plans for DLC - but rest assured, there’s already plenty of content in SaGa Emerald Beyond. With this we hope that you will be excited to dive into the divers worlds of SaGa Emerald Beyond. May your adventure be guided by the Emerald Wave!

Make use of glimmers and combos in battle; meet a diverse cast of races, including monsters, mechs, and vampires; and experience your very own story, created through your choices and actions. Distant Worlds Woven Together: Travel to 17 unique worlds from the Junction, either led by the hand of destiny or by a path forged by your own choices. Discover the completely different cultures and landscapes, ranging from a densely developed forest of skyscrapers and a green and luscious habitat covered in plant life to a world governed by five witches, or one ruled by vampires - just to name a few of the distinct settings. An Eclectic Cast of Protagonists: Six leading characters, all from diverse backgrounds and with vastly different goals, set out on their journey in five unique story arcs. They venture to the myriad of worlds for their very own personal reasons: One, a human on a mission to protect the barrier defending his city; another, a witch trying to regain her lost magic while maintaining her disguise as a schoolgirl; and yet another, a vampire lord out to regain his crown and reclaim the throne as the rightful king of his world. Even selecting the same protagonist for a second--or third or fourth--playthrough will lead to completely new events and stories, a completely fresh path and experience. TSUNANORI MIDO A man who can manipulate kugutsu, animated puppets which bear their own will, and is tasked with protecting the barrier around his city! To achieve this Tsunanori is selected for the Cathedral Project to investigate other worlds and restore order to the spiritual realm. AMEYA AISLING An up-and-coming witch who has hidden her true form under the guise of an elementary school girl! Determined to get her magical powers back, after losing them through an attack by an unknown man, and pass her witchterms, Ameya ventures out with her cat familiar LoLo. SIUGNAS An immortal vampire who rules over a world shrouded in darkness, as the Dismal King! Betrayed and driven from his throne, when he awakens, Siugnas sets out on a journey to recover his powers, accompanied by the other warriors in his squadron. DIVA NO. 5 A mech designed to be the perfect entertainer! Capturing the hearts of all those who saw her perform, one day a forbidden song causes her memory and singing functionality to be sealed away. In her despair, Diva discards her “human” body and joins a secret society, leaving everything she had known behind. And did you know, if you started Diva's journey in the free Steam Demo, you'll be able to carry your progress across to the full release? BONNIE BLAIR & FORMINA FRANKLYN Two new recruits on the police force, investigating an assassination attempt! Former marine Bonnie, and renowned sharpshooter Formina set off on a journey together through the other worlds, to uncover the hidden truth behind the incident. A Story of Your Very Own Making: SaGa Emerald Beyond has the greatest number of branching plots of any game in the SaGa series. The story branches abundantly depending on your choices and actions. Every time you visit a world, the story will evolve, allowing the protagonist and player alike to discover new possibilities. As the story unfolds in this way it becomes a tale all of your own, not only affecting the path you walk but also the multiple potential endings that await each protagonist. Battles where a Single Choice Can Change Everything: SaGa Emerald Beyond further refines the highly strategic Timeline Battles the SaGa franchise has been long renowned for. With series mainstays such as the skill to spontaneously acquire abilities through the Glimmer system, tactical ally placement known as Formations, and United Attacks that enable individual skills to connect together to form devastating chain attacks, it offers the best iteration of SaGa's turn-based combat to date. The new combat system adds more drama than ever before, allowing you to support party members, interrupt enemy actions, and use United Attacks by strategically manipulating the order of ally actions. The characters that join you, the weapons you wield, your party formation, and your tactics in battle - everything is up to you!

Pre-order Bonus Those who purchase the game within the pre-order bonus eligibility period* will receive a bonus of a set of materials to upgrade weapons and armor, which can be used from the beginning of the game. ■ Content of the pre-order bonus set

• Spirit Stone x 15
• Ironstone x 3
• Magic Stone x 1

*Those who purchase the game before 08:59 25th April 2024 (PDT) will be eligible to receive the pre-order bonus. (These bonus items can also be acquired as you make progress through the game.) Make use of glimmers and combos in battle; meet a diverse cast of races, including monsters, mechs, and vampires; and experience your very own story, created through your choices and actions. Distant Worlds Woven Together: Travel to 17 unique worlds from the Junction, either led by the hand of destiny or by a path forged by your own choices. Discover the completely different cultures and landscapes, ranging from a densely developed forest of skyscrapers and a green and luscious habitat covered in plant life to a world governed by five witches, or one ruled by vampires - just to name a few of the distinct settings. An Eclectic Cast of Protagonists: Six leading characters, all from diverse backgrounds and with vastly different goals, set out on their journey in five unique story arcs. They venture to the myriad of worlds for their very own personal reasons: One, a human on a mission to protect the barrier defending his city; another, a witch trying to regain her lost magic while maintaining her disguise as a schoolgirl; and yet another, a vampire lord out to regain his crown and reclaim the throne as the rightful king of his world. Even selecting the same protagonist for a second--or third or fourth--playthrough will lead to completely new events and stories, a completely fresh path and experience. A Story of Your Very Own Making: SaGa Emerald Beyond has the greatest number of branching plots of any game in the SaGa series. The story branches abundantly depending on your choices and actions. Every time you visit a world, the story will evolve, allowing the protagonist and player alike to discover new possibilities. As the story unfolds in this way it becomes a tale all of your own, not only affecting the path you walk but also the multiple potential endings that await each protagonist. Battles where a Single Choice Can Change Everything: SaGa Emerald Beyond further refines the highly strategic Timeline Battles the SaGa franchise has been long renowned for. With series mainstays such as the skill to spontaneously acquire abilities through the Glimmer system, tactical ally placement known as Formations, and United Attacks that enable individual skills to connect together to form devastating chain attacks, it offers the best iteration of SaGa's turn-based combat to date. The new combat system adds more drama than ever before, allowing you to support party members, interrupt enemy actions, and use United Attacks by strategically manipulating the order of ally actions. The characters that join you, the weapons you wield, your party formation, and your tactics in battle - everything is up to you!

Experience the origins of the SaGa series with the COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND, the first complete port of these hugely popular titles. This collection includes new enhancements like high-speed mode, and the ability to switch between a vertical or horizontal screen layout. ■Titles included: • THE FINAL FANTASY LEGEND • FINAL FANTASY LEGEND II • FINAL FANTASY LEGEND III. ■ New features: ・High Speed Mode: Change your movement speed and the message speed to high-speed. ・Screen settings: Freely switch the screen resolution and display settings between “horizontal” or “vertical” mode. ・ 4k Compatibility ・Switch languages: Switch between Japanese and English. COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND is out now! Take 30 years of SaGa history into your own hands,

Experience the origins of the SaGa series with the COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND, the first complete port of these hugely popular titles. This collection includes new enhancements like high-speed mode, and the ability to switch between a vertical or horizontal screen layout. ■Titles included:

• THE FINAL FANTASY LEGEND
• FINAL FANTASY LEGEND II
• FINAL FANTASY LEGEND III

■ New features: ・High Speed Mode: Change your movement speed and the message speed to high-speed. ・Screen settings: Freely switch the screen resolution and display settings between “horizontal” or “vertical” mode. ・ 4k Compatibility ・Switch languages: Switch between Japanese and English. Pre-purchase COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND and receive a wallpaper, offer available until October 21, 5pm BST / 9am PDT! COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND is out October 21, 5pm BST / 9am PDT!

The expanded version of the 2016 Japan-exclusive RPG SaGa SCARLET GRACE is out now for the first time in the west. SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS features enhanced graphics, character voiceovers, new skills to learn and even additional story. To celebrate the release of SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS, a 20% discount is available until January 3, 2020 10:00 PST / 18:00 GMT. What is SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS? SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS is an RPG that’s all about choice. It’s set in a world full of conflict and intrigue. The Firebringer, a fallen god and bane of humanity, wrought havoc on the planet. To survive, mankind built an Empire with one goal: defend humanity from this wicked creature. But now, after a millennium of battle, the Firebringer has been defeated. Left without a unifying purpose, the Empire falls to rebellion. Amid the chaos, four adventurers set out on journeys that will change them and the world. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33188062/353dcfb01bcfcb11fbaada802ee121f05dde6191.jpg As for where those journeys take them… that really depends on you. The Free Scenario System has become a fundamental part of the SaGa series. It featured in the recently released Romancing SaGa 3, and it’s out in full force here too. This system means that there’s no single fixed narrative in the game - instead, your specific adventure changes depending on who you choose to play as, and the decisions you make during their adventure. As a result, the story you experience could very well be very different to others playing. What’s more, it strongly rewards a second, third or even fourth playthrough - and beyond. Honestly, few RPGs are as replayable as this. Who are the characters of SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS? Players can shape their own destiny with one of four exciting protagonists, each hero has their own unique storyline, allowing players to enjoy four different adventures in one game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33188062/4e06d153ff3123196c584c02e2e0e31d2de84305.jpg The four protagonists are: • Urpina - the daughter of the noble Julanius family. Also known as the House of Swords, her family is considered to the head of the Empire’s four great warrior houses. When her home is attacked, and her family threatened, she takes up arms to defend them. • Leonard - a farmer from Yaxart - a frontier far from the heart of the Empire. One day he helps a dying woman who collapses on his farm. The event sends him on a path of danger and self-discovery. • Balmaint - the legal executioner of Castle Kohan of Provincia Kei who follows in his family’s footsteps. A somewhat… unusual day on the job leaves him with a sense of unfinished business, and he sets off on a journey around the world to complete it. • Taria - a former witch who lives a calm life as a ceramicist. Her pottery reveals disturbances in the world, and she resolves to investigate the source of the problems. While playing as one of these four characters, you’ll be able to recruit a party to support them in their cause. There are more than 70 potential allies - and who you recruit will depend on your main character and the path you take while playing.

To celebrate the launch of SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS, we’re offering a launch discount for a limited time only (offer ends on January 3, 2020 at 10:00 PST / 18:00 GMT). Don’t miss out, take charge and shape your own adventure with ultimate freedom of choice. "The Firebringer, a fallen god and bane of humanity, has wrought havoc on the world since his exile. Mankind constructed an Empire with a singular purpose: engage the Firebringer and his fiends in battle to defend humanity. After a millennia of fighting, the Firebringer has finally been defeated, and the Empire is left without purpose, spurring rebellion." • Follow the journey of Urpina, Taria, Balmaint, and Leonard as they call on their might and set out to carve a new future. • Travel the world and engage in events in any order, or skip them entirely if you wish; your decisions affect the development of your story. • Take charge and shape your own adventure with ultimate freedom of choice. • Create a team of up to five capable fighters and engage in strategic turn-based combat, selecting from 9 weapon varieties. The composition of your group affects your abilities and impacts your tactics. The choices you make will define your legacy!" Don’t miss out, the discount offer ends on January 3, 2020 at 10:00 PST / 18:00 GMT.

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