New SaGa Emerald Beyond Director Message Emphasizes Character & Gameplay Diversity

The director and lead writer of the upcoming SaGa Emerald Beyond, as well as the franchise’s general director, Akitoshi Kawazu, has shared a message to veteran fans and prospective players.

No new information is stated throughout this message, but Kawazu emphasizes the playable character diversity alongside the combat system comprised of United attacks, formations, glimmers, and more.

Throughout SaGa Emerald Beyond, players can step into the shoes of six distinct protagonists, each possessing a unique and intriguing storyline that sets the stage for an epic adventure. These characters have a remarkable ability to perceive emerald waves, which reveal choices that will shape their destinies in the game’s expansive universe.

Players will select their heroes and adventure through 17 interconnected worlds, with the story’s events up to you. Further, there are more paths than ever before in the series. Combat occurs in timeline turn-based battles, where turn order is crucial. Special techniques alter the order of actions, and team combos will significantly bolster your efforts.

• Check out our announcement coverage for additional details.
• Kenji Ito has composed over 50 songs for the game, with three currently revealed.
• The six playable protagonists all received character renders.
• Check out the Tokyo Game Show 2023 trailer.

You can view the message from SaGa franchise general director Akitoshi Kawazu via our gallery below:

SaGa Emerald Beyond will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and iOS and Android devices in 2024.