Dragami Games has announced Relayer Advanced, a new upgraded version of mecha strategy RPG Relayer.

While the base game launched back in March for PS4 and PS5, Relayer Advanced is coming to Windows PC via Steam on October 27th and GOG on November 10th. The new release will include English and Japanese audio, and a variety of subtitle options.

Furthermore, the original release on PS4 and PS5 will get the new content from the “Advanced” release as a free update, on Novembre 18th.

Here’s the first trailer for the new version:

Here’s a rundown on the new version, via its official site:

Relayer Advanced, a powered-up version of Relayer released in March 2022 with new elements, is now available on Steam and GOG! Relayer Advanced” will be available on Steam and GOG!

Relayer Advanced” is a power-up version of “Relayer” that adds various new elements. Relayer Advanced” is a powered-up version of “Relayer” that adds a variety of new elements, including “Hate,” which quantifies how easily enemies target you, “Skills” specific to jobs and characters, the “Big Bang” special move, and more, while retaining the strategic battle experience unique to “Relayer. Relayer Advanced” features an evolved UI, new functions, and expanded end content. Relayer Advanced” is a simulation RPG that is easier to play and will be enjoyed by players who have already experienced “Relayer”.

Relayer Advanced” will be available on both platforms. Relayer Advanced” has evolved to be even easier to play with 3 new elements!

New Element (1) Evolution of Combat UI

The field combat UI has been refined. Character and weapon icons have been downsized, and the display of movement and attack ranges has been changed from grid squares to “luminous lines”. This has improved visibility in the field, allowing players to enjoy battles in a more comfortable playing environment. The grid squares and luminous lines can be switched by option.

The battle UI display can be selected from two options: “Relayer Advanced” type “Advanced” and “Relayer” type “Classic”. In the former, luminous lines are used to indicate the range of movement and attack, making it easier to use. The latter uses the conventional grid squares, allowing players to enjoy the same playability as before.

New Element (2) Scenario Recall Function

A function to replay the adventure part played in the main game has been implemented; events at the time of acquiring the NEXT aircraft, which is a DLC aircraft, can also be viewed. This function is also useful in case you accidentally skipped an event. Of course, you can also look back on the story so far. In “Relayer Advanced,” some of the scenarios from “Relayer” have been shortened in order to facilitate smooth play, but you can also view longer versions of the scenarios with this reminiscence function. Please be assured that the richness of the scenario has not been lost in this version.

*The scenario recollection function can be viewed by going to “Space Science Reference Room” -> “Recollection”.

New Element (3) Implementation of Large-scale End Content

A high difficulty mission called “Trial of the Wormhole,” consisting of a total of five stages, has been implemented. It is even more difficult than the end content mission “Asterism Voyage,” which is released after clearing the main game. Although this mission will test players’ abilities, the balance of the mission has been adjusted so that it can be cleared easily in easy mode. In this mission, an enemy character called “Phantom” appears, who is a mirror image of Terra and her friends. It will be interesting to see how the drama unfolds!

■Terra (Phantom)

Another Terra, called Phantom, appears in the wormhole. He looks exactly like Terra, but his eyes have lost their luster, indicating that he is a different person. His personality is also more belligerent, as he attacks Asterism. In addition, the existence of phantoms that look exactly like other Starchilds has also been confirmed. What is the phantom’s purpose?

Relayer Advanced” also includes DLC and a variety of bargain-priced set items!

Relayer Advanced” will not only deliver the main game, but also a variety of DLC such as the NEXT aircraft and soundtracks. DLC will also be distributed on the same day. In addition to the “Relayer Advanced EXTRA PACK” that includes the main game and DLC aircraft, the “Relayer Advanced EXTRA PACK” that includes 9 DLC aircraft is also available. The “NEXT Aircraft Pack” includes 9 DLC aircraft, and the “Season Pass” includes the DLC aircraft scheduled to be distributed in the future. The “Season Pass” includes nine DLC aircraft, and other products that will greatly enhance the battles of this title. The products and their contents are as follows

Relayer Advanced
Price ： 6,600 yen (including tax) / $49.99
Distribution date (Steam version): Thursday, October 27th, from midnight
Distribution date (GOG version): Thursday, November 10, from midnight

Relayer Advanced NEXT Aircraft Pack
Price ： ¥2,000 (tax included) / $14.99
Distribution date (Steam version) : October 27 (Thursday), 0:00 a.m.
Distribution date (GOG version) : Thursday, November 10, from midnight

Included contents

Astoria NEXT (modification for exclusive use by Terra)
Amaterasu NEXT (Sun exclusive remodeling machine)
Herschel NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Uranus)
Petasos NEXT (Modified machine exclusively for Mercury)
Galaxy Star NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Amanogawa)
Comet NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Halley)
Arjauser NEXT (modified for exclusive use by Mintaka)
Epsilon NEXT (modified for exclusive use by Arnilam)
Zeta NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Alnitak)

Relayer Advanced EXTRA PACK

Price: 7,700 yen (including tax) / $59.99
Distribution date (Steam version): Thursday, October 27, 0:00 a.m. –
Distribution date (GOG version): Thursday, November 10, 0:00 a.m. –

Contents

Relayer Advanced (main game)
Relayer Advanced NEXT Aircraft Pack

Relayer Advanced SEASON PASS

Price ： ¥2,000 (including tax) / $14.99
Distribution date (Steam version) : Thursday, October 27th, from 0:00 a.m.
Distribution date (GOG version) : Thursday, November 10, from 0:00 a.m.

Contents

(1) Neo Mars NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Mars)
(2) Amatsu Mikaboshi NEXT (Modified machine exclusively for Venus)
(3) Selene NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Luna)
(4) Ferretorius NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Jupiter)
(5) Quadrigar NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Saturn)
(6) Temmu Asuka NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Pluto)
(7) Dogstar NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Nile)
(8) Triden NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Eight)
(3) to (8) will be available after November 24, 2022 (Thursday).

Relayer Advanced Spin-off Stories

Price ： ¥550 (including tax) / $3.99
Distribution date (Steam version) : Thursday, October 27, 0:00 a.m.
Distribution date (GOG version): Thursday, November 10 at 0:00 a.m.

Relayer Advanced Original Sound Track-Into the Lost Code
Price ： ¥500 (including tax) / $3.99

Distribution date (Steam version): Thursday, October 27, 0:00 a.m. –
Distribution date (GOG version): Thursday, November 10, 0:00 a.m. –

DLC Aircraft

Price ： ¥385 each (including tax) / $2.99
Distribution date (Steam version) [(1)~(11)] : Thursday, October 27, 0:00 a.m.
Distribution date (GOG version) [(1)-(11)] : Thursday, November 10, 0:00 a.m.
Distribution date (Steam and GOG versions) [(12)-(17)] : November 24 (Thu.) from 0:00 a.m.

(1) ASTRIA NEXT (Terra’s exclusive modification)
(2) Amaterasu NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Sun)
(3) Herschel NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Uranus)
(4) Petasos NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Mercury)
(5) Galaxy Star NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Amanogawa)
(6) Comet NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Halley)
(7) Arjauser NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Mintaka)
(8) Epsilon NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Alnylam)
(9) Zeta NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Alnitak)
(10) Neo Mars NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Mars)
(11) Amatsu Mikaboshi NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Venus)
(12) Selene NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Luna)
(13) Ferretorius NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Jupiter)
(14) Quadrigar NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Saturn)
(15) Temmu Asuka NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Pluto)
(16) Dogstar NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Nile)
(17) Triden NEXT (modified machine exclusively for Eight)

*(1)~(9) are included in “Relayer Advanced EXTRA PACK” and “Relayer Advanced NEXT Aircraft Pack”. Please be careful not to purchase in duplicate.
(10) to (17) are included in “Relayer Advanced S