Publisher and distributor Red Art Games announced a release date for Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered International, their new re-release of the remastered remake of the original Romancing SaGa.
Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered International is set to launch worldwide across Switch, PS4, and PS5 on December 9th.
A standard physical edition will be available at numerous retailers at launch while a very limited collector’s edition will be exclusive to Red Art Games in Europe and Video Games Plus in the Americas.
The remaster of the 2005-remake of the original Romancing SaGa for the Super Nintendo has been available since December 2022 across (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and smartphones.
Here’s a rundown on the previously announced release, plus its physical versions:
The gods created man and man created stories. The primordial creator Marda brought forth the land of Mardias. In ages past a mighty battle rocked this land, when Elore, the king of the gods, fought three malicious deities: Death, Saruin and Schirach. After a long and drawn-out struggle, Death and Schirach were sealed away and rendered powerless, with the final deity Saruin also trapped through the power of the Fatestones and the noble sacrifice of the hero Mirsa.
Now 1,000 years have passed since that titanic battle. The Fatestones lie scattered across the world and the gods of evil are resurgent once more. Eight heroes set off on their own journeys, as if guided by the hand of fate. What tales will these adventurers weave across the vast tapestry of Mardias? You are the only one who can decide!
The original Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- included many of the SaGa series trademark elements, such as the Glimmer and Combo mechanics and was considered to be the epitome of the series when it first released. The free scenario system that lets you create your own storyline remains at the core of the game, letting you select one of eight protagonists with completely different origins and backstories, then set off on a unique journey. This remastered edition has evolved in all areas, featuring upgraded HD graphics and numerous enhancements to improve playability. the game will be fully playable in French, German, Italian and Spanish. This makes it highly recommended for both fans of the original and newcomers to the SaGa series.
Features
- Brand new localization in French, German, Italian and Spanish (English also included)
- Full HD graphical update
- Schiele, Marina, Monica and Flammar can now be recruited
- Enhanced and more difficult bosses
- High speed mode
- Mini Maps
- New Game+ mode
Physical Release
Deluxe Edition (500 PEGI-rated copies per platform, RedArtGames.com exclusive) contains:
- Copy of the game with a reversible cover
- Exclusive sleeve with alternate cover art
- Manual
- PVC keychain
Special Edition (500 ESRB-rated copies per platform*, VGP exclusive) contains:
- Copy of the game with a reversible cover
- PVC keychain
Collector’s Edition (1,000 PEGI-rated and 1,000 ESRB-rated copies per platform*, RedArtGames.com exclusive in Europe, VGP exclusive in North America) contains:
- Copy of the game with a reversible cover
- Box with retro-inspired cover art (Switch and PlayStation versions have different box designs)
- Steelcase
- Artbook
- Manual
- Three postcards
