Konami Unveils Edens Zero Action RPG for 2025: Real-Time Combat and Expanded Storyline
October 22, 2024Ether Gear will allow players to access characters' innate powers and relive key moments from the manga, enhancing the gameplay experience.
Customization options will enable players to gear their characters according to personal playstyles and unlock different skills for additional advantages.
Details about digital pre-orders and the specific launch window will be announced in the future, with the game currently available for wish-listing on digital platforms.
The announcement was made during the Xbox Partner Preview in October 2024, showcasing a teaser trailer featuring characters like Shiki Granbell and Rebecca Bluegarden.
In addition to its launch on Xbox, the game will also be available on PlayStation 5, featuring an expanded version of the original manga story with additional scenes.
Players will have various combat styles at their disposal, including melee, long-range shooting, weapon attacks, and offensive magic, allowing for diverse gameplay.
Hiro Mashima, known for his previous work on Fairy Tail, is actively involved in the development of Edens Zero and other gaming projects this year.
Konami has announced the development of Edens Zero, an action/RPG video game based on Hiro Mashima's popular manga, set to release in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Players will control beloved characters such as Shiki, Rebecca, Weisz, and Homura, utilizing their unique abilities through a system called Ether Gear.
The adventure will involve battling formidable enemies and exploring the universe aboard the Edens Zero spacecraft, inherited from Ziggy, who was a father figure to Shiki.
The storyline follows Shiki, who lives on the machine-filled planet Granbell, as he embarks on a quest with Rebecca and her cat Happy to find the planet-sized entity known as 'Mother.'
The entire planet of Blue Garden will be explorable, filled with quests and interactive activities that retell the manga's story while introducing new plot elements.
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