Localization and Physical Release Made Possible by Red Art Games Collaboration
August 19, 2024
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Square Enix :
LOS ANGELES (Aug. 19, 2024) – Today, SQUARE ENIX® in partnership with Red Art Games, announced Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International, a remaster of the fourth entry in the beloved SaGa franchise, which initially released in 2022, will be released physically and digitally for the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, and Nintendo Switch™ in Western markets early next year.
With physical and digital editions*, this upcoming release also marks the first Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered will be localized beyond existing English and Japanese language options into French, German, Italian and Spanish text, for players around the world to enjoy. Pre-orders for the physical standard edition and two special physical editions** of the game are now available through VGP’s official online store.
Special Edition: Includes a copy of the game with a reversable cover and a PVC keychain.
Collector’s Edition: Includes a copy of the game with a reversable cover, a box with retro-inspired cover art (design will vary between Switch and PlayStation versions), Steelcase, artbook, manual and three postcards.
“With the support of Red Art Games, we’re now able to release a new version of Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered that includes localization into French, German, Italian and Spanish languages. We are finally able to grant this desire of our loyal fans! We know there's a big SaGa fanbase and community in the West, so releasing a new localized edition of the game to more of our fans has long been a dream of mine. I hope to continue to fulfil the wishes of our fans, as well as creating opportunities for even more people to play the game.” – Akitoshi Kawazu, SaGa Series General Director
“The opportunity for this release all began when Michael Binkowski (CEO, Red Art Games) and Romain Mahut (Communications Manager, Red Art Games) contacted me directly. Thanks to them, a long-time dream of ours is coming true and I’m so grateful. From visiting the Red Art Games office in France to all the discussions we’ve had on this project, it’s been an amazing experience from start to finish, and I can’t wait for SaGa fans to get their hands on this beautiful game.” – Masanori Ichikawa, SaGa Series Producer
“Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International is a title that allows players to enjoy a great many of the characteristic mechanics of the SaGa series, including the Freeform Scenario system, Glimmer, and Combos. The addition of new localization into French, German, Italian and Spanish is particularly impactful for the freeform scenario. Now, players globally will be able to experience the story on an even deeper level, in their native language. I’m excited for more people to discover the SaGa series thanks to the additional language support and the physical release of the game. I’m delighted to be partnering with Red Art Games on this collaboration.” – Hiroyuki Miura, Producer
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered launched in 2022, featuring a host of exciting new improvements and additions, including remastered graphics, new quality of life features to improve playability, and new gameplay features. Players will follow the exploits of one of eight protagonists, each with their own storyline and goal, and create their own unique adventure where their actions will affect the world around them courtesy of the “Freeform Scenario” system. Fans of the SaGa franchise can also expect the “Glimmer” and “Combo” systems from previous games, iconic beautifully illustrated designs, and a whimsical soundtrack by Composer Kenji Ito. The release of Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International will be the first title in the beloved SaGa franchise history to receive French, German, Italian and Spanish text localization, making Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International accessible for both fans of the original and newcomers to the SaGa franchise.
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International will release early next year. For more information, please visit: https://www.redartgames.com
* Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International is sold separately to the 2022 digital release of Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered. Players wishing to experience localized French, German, Italian and Spanish languages will be required to purchase Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International either physically or digitally.
** PS4 copies will only be available for purchase in Europe.
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About Red Art Games
Officially launched in early 2018, Red Art Games is a France-based publishing company that specializes in bringing indie, Japanese and retro titles to consoles and PC both physically and digitally. In addition to its publishing work, Red Art Games also ports games to consoles, PC and mobile platforms. Since its inception, Red Art Games has published over 200 physical titles and ported over 20 games. In March 2023, Red Art Games grabbed the 11th spot in Metacritic’s 13th Annual Game Publisher Rankings.
About the SaGa Series
SaGa is a series of revolutionary role-playing games (RPG), created by legendary game developer Akitoshi Kawazu (FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY II, SaGa Frontier). Since THE FINAL FANTASY LEGEND was released in 1990 for the Game Boy, the series has expanded with several additional entries across numerous platforms. Other SaGa franchise regulars include illustrator Tomomi Kobayashi, who has given the series its own unique style, and composer Kenji Ito (Mana series). Although the SaGa franchise shares its roots with FINAL FANTASY, the SaGa series has always incorporated revolutionary and challenging gameplay mechanics, such as player choice, branching storylines and implementing characters with wildly different playstyles, setting it apart from other JRPG series. A full HD-remake of Romancing SaGa 2, the hit RPG that sold more than 1 million copies upon its 1993 release in Japan, will be released on modern platforms on October 24, 2024.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
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