

“So we needed to consider how we could revive the classic pixel-style game but still make it look interesting for modern players.” “Although we wanted to create a 2D pixel game, which some people might consider a classic style, we were concerned that others might see it as just plain old and outdated,” said Masashi Takahashi, Producer, Square Enix. When we visited with Acquire in Japan to learn more about their initial goals for the project, it was clear that there was a thin line between old and new. New mechanics have also been added.Of course, the team behind the game had many challenges during development as they sought to simultaneously deliver an homage to the games of their youth while ensuring innovative mechanics for modern players. Familiar mechanics from the original game have been preserved, like the freedom to develop your travelers’ jobs and skills, as well as the Break and Boost system that made battles so exhilarating.Where will you go? What will you do? Every path is yours to take. Each traveler has a unique set of Path Actions they can use to battle townspeople, obtain items, take others along in their travels, and more.

You can sail the seas and explore every corner of a world that changes from day to night. The story takes place in Solistia, where diverse cultures thrive from east to west and the industries of the new era flourish.The series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, have reached even greater heights.Begin your adventure as one of eight new travelers, each with their own origins, motivations, and unique skills.Step into their shoes and explore the land as you see fit, using their unique talents to aid you along your journey.

In this faraway realm, eight travelers hailing from different regions venture forth for their own reasons.

Some people thrill to glamorous stars of the stage and industry, while others are brought to tears by war, plague, and poverty. It is a bustling era, wherein large vessels navigate busy sea routes and the power of steam gives birth to new technologies. The story takes place in Solistia, a land comprising an eastern and western continent divided by the sea.
