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‘Valkyrie Elysium’ is an action-RPG sequel to PS1’s ‘Valkyrie Profile’

Written by Jeff Lampkin

Sq. Enix is dipping into its again catalog with the launch of Valkyrie Elysium, a brand new instalment within the Valkyrie Profile collection that first appeared on the unique PlayStation in 1999. Introduced throughout Sony’s newest State of Play livestream yesterday, the action-RPG is ready to reach in 2023 on the PlayStation 4, PS5 and Home windows PCs. 

“You play as a Valkyrie who’s entrusted with the destiny of this world by the All-Father — the very best amongst gods and the ruler of all creation,” the outline states. “Descending to the land beneath, you need to battle highly effective foes, and uncover the secrets and techniques behind the upcoming wreck.”

The sport will function “fast-paced fight utilizing a wide range of weapons,” together with magic skills. It would use facets from previous Valkyrie video games like ending strikes and combos, together with a “model new real-time motion fight system that rewards each quick reactions and strategic pondering,” Sq. Enix mentioned. 

The developer is Soleil Ltd (Samurai Jack), with music from composer Motoi Sakuraba (Darkish Souls) and character design courtesy of Yuya Nagai from CyDesignation (NieR Re[in]carnation). The newest sport within the collection is Valkyrie Anatomia: The Origin, a cell title from 2016. Different sequels embody Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria for PS2 and Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume on DS.

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