XSEED Games Announces PAX East 2023 Demos; Trinity Trigger, Loop8, Story of Seasons & More

Publisher XSEED Games has announced the games of theirs that will be playable at their booth during PAX East between March 23 and March 26, located at Expo Hall, #1703.

Each of the six games receiving demos is listed below:

Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories

An explorative story-heavy title by developer Froach Club, where melon factory employee, Honeydew, enters Hogtown, a town where melons are outlawed. Various mysterious with intertwining plot threads are at the crux of this experience as players seek to find a missing friend. This game is releasing for PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on April 6, 2023.

Trinity Trigger

Once upon a time, the Gods of Chaos and Order fought for dominance, spanning the heavens and the continent of Trinitia. After these conflicts almost destroy the mortal world, fearsome weapons known as Arma become embedded within the ground. Soon after this occurrence, the Gods’ direct battle ends, and people instead choose representative factions to fight in as God Warriors.

The protagonist, Cyan, is a Warrior of Chaos. With a seemingly destined grim end, he sets out with two companions, Elise and Zantis, who guide him on a journey to defy the gods and save the world. Players will traverse the towers of Arma, made from the Gods’ fallen weapons. They comprise several dungeons and puzzles, with local cooperative play also possible.

Additionally, many biomes will be explorable, including forests, deserts, and snowfields, with each having numerous secrets to uncover. The on-the-fly swappable weapon types via the Weapon Wheel allow for continual strategy no matter which foe is being faced.

Trinity Trigger will launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in North America on April 25, 2023. This release date is almost a month before the EU release date scheduled for May 16, 2023.

Loop8: Summer of Gods

Throughout this game, the protagonist Nini and his classmates try to fend off demonic entities known as Kegai. They have driven mankind to the verge of extinction. Nini, raised on a failed space station called “Hope,” decides to spend his summer in Ashihara, one of humanity’s final sanctuaries. However, he finds himself having to use a gift from the gods, the ability to reset the world. With this skill, the cast repeatedly relives the eighth month to hopefully defeat the Kegai once and for all.

This title takes place around 1983 in the setting of Ashihara. The vast cast can be bonded with, and they all have their own secrets to uncover, with player choice determining their potential antagonism or friendliness.

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life

In Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, players put down their roots on their new farm in the peaceful town of Forgotten Valley and revisit the iconic community with updated systems, character designs, and visuals that revitalize Forgotten Valley while maintaining the charm that made the original a classic.

With the option to play as a male, female, or non-binary protagonist, all eligible marriage candidates are available for romance. Players can be who they truly want to be. So whether this is your first Story of Seasons adventure or you’re returning to Forgotten Valley, a “wonderful life” awaits you.

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on June 27, 2023.

Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed Director’s Cut

Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed Director’s Cut was initially released in 2014. The game tells the story of Akiba Freedom Fighters who defend otaku from vampires that roam the streets. To do this, they must strip the vampires to expose them to the sun. The game is fully voiced, which can also be found in the new maid raid for Kati.

The publisher confirmed this release will feature a new story route for the Finnish exchange student, otaku, and part-time maid Kati Räikkönen considered the “true ending” for the game. PS4 and PC owners of the original release will also be able to purchase this as a standalone DLC. The Switch version will include this new content.

All DLC from the original release will be included in the Director’s Cut as well, including collaborations with other companies. Owners of the original game on PlayStation 4 and PC will be able to upgrade to the Director’s Cut, depending on if they want the Kati route DLC or the four new costumes from Hellbound & Debriefed.