Summary
The turn-based RPGFantasian, which was produced and written by the creator of the legendaryFinal Fantasyseries, is coming to the Nintendo Switch and other platforms in late 2024.Fantasian, developed by American-Japanese studio Mistwalker, was released in two parts, with the first and second halves becoming available in April and August of 2021, respectively.
Initially launched on iOS, macOS, and tvOS through the subscription-based Apple Arcade service,Fantasianis a Unity engine-powered title that is considered by some to be one of thebest mobile RPGs on the market. A wider audience will finally be able to gain access to the charming adventure title soon, as it has been announced that the game will come to other platforms in 2024.
Fantasian Neo Dimensionis set to launch on the Switch in Holiday 2024, the latest Nintendo Direct revealed. Recentrumors ofFantasiancoming to PChave also been confirmed, as the official Twitter account for the game noted that the newly announced version of Mistwalker’s RPG will also come to Steam, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.Fantasian Neo Dimensionpromises to be an enhanced version that includes new features, such as English and Japanese voiceovers, as well as an additional difficulty option.
The story ofFantasianrevolves around Leo, an amnesiac trying to recover his memories while adventuring in an alternate universe called the Machine Realm. One standout feature ofFantasianis its Dimengeon system, which lets players skip battles against enemies they have already encountered. The game also distinguishes itself by utilizing more than 150 hand-crafted dioramas as environments, giving the game an incredibly unique visual style.
Fantasian Neo Dimension Release Date
In a past interview,Final Fantasyseries creator and Mistwalker CEO Hironobu Sakaguchi saidFantasianwas conceived following his chance encounter with a few Apple employees who were fans of his beloved JRPG franchise. Another video game legend, longtimeFinal Fantasycontributor Nobuo Uematsu, was involved in the project as its composer. The veteran songwriter previously claimed that health issues could leave him unable to score a major video game beyondFantasian, butUematsu is still willing to work on theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy.
Mistwalker has not released a new title since the initial launch ofFantasianon Apple’s game subscription service, but Sakaguchi did reveal in 2022 that he had started writing the story of an unannounced dark fantasy title. Mistwalker’s other works include theBlue Dragonseries and thecritically acclaimed yet forgottenThe Last Storyfor the Wii.
WHERE TO PLAY
Fantasian by Mistwalker Corp. — From the creator of Final Fantasy, comes the next breathtaking adventure from industry legend Hironobu Sakaguchi. Fantasian is an exciting, new RPG set against a spectacular backdrop made from nearly 160 handmade dioramas that blends physical environments and 3D characters.
● Dive into the Dioramas
Explore the nearly 160 different hand-crafted dioramas in Fantasian, with particular attention to detail. The adventure lasts between 60~90 hours with the first part more focused on story and the latter half more quest-driven, giving players the freedom to explore the world.
● New Battle Mechanics
Tapping into his experience from the Final Fantasy franchise, Sakaguchi brings to Fantasian several quality of life improvements to the classic JRPG genre, such as the “Dimengeon Battle” mechanic, which allows players to send previously encountered enemies into a separate dimensional dungeon to streamline combat and maximize uninterrupted exploration of the beautiful locations.
“Dimengeon Battles” introduce various “Gimmicks” or power-ups that can turn the tide of battle for a satisfying encounter.
Likewise, the Growth Map gives players various customization options and party members can be swapped in and out for even more diverse strategic options.
