The popular action-RPG franchise’s entire series Ys Origin will be launching on Nintendo Switch later this year.
Publisher Dotemu announced that the game would be available physically through Limited Run Games and on the Nintendo eshop. The game features arcade-paced, combo-focused combat with puzzle-solving and platforming. Ys Origin follows mage Hugo Fact and knight Yunica Tovah searching for the goddesses that abandoned them.
Ys Origin is a deep, compelling RPG experience. Alongside a digital eShop release, fans in North America will be able to pick up one of two physical versions from Limited Run Games. The news comes from publisher Dotemu. You’ll be able to choose between a special collector’s edition and a standard version which includes an art book capturing scenes from Ys Origin’s world, a unique collector’s box, a poster and a physical copy of the game’s soundtrack. Aspiring Mage Hugo Fact and knight Yunica Tovah, two fighters desperately searching for the Goddesses that have abandoned them. Together the duo must best the demonic forces lurking within an enormous tower before the beasts reach humanity’s sanctuary in the clouds. With tons of powerful loot to earn, playstyles and distinct scenarios between each character as well as secrets to unveil.
The definitive version of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is currently available on Nintendo Switch, with a completely redone localization after the original version was heavily criticized. Also, It was recently announced that Ys IX: Monstrum Nox would be coming to Nintendo Switch as well as PC and PS4.