Development studio Artisan Studio, known for Astrea Ascending and Super Neptunia RPG, has just announced its newest project: Lost Halden. This Japanese RPG, with hand-painted graphics, will benefit from music and sound direction by Hitoshi Sakimoto, famous for his work on Final Fantasy XII and Tactics Ogre, and illustrations by Takeshi Oga, known for his contributions to Gravity Rush and Siren.
The game is scheduled for release in 2025 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG).
Here is the trailer revealed:
Lost Halden – Announce Trailer02/07/2024
A JRPG of sorts
Lost Halden stands out for its exceptional art direction, offering a fully hand-painted JRPG universe, highlighted by dynamic lighting effects and various weather conditions. The game promises total immersion thanks to the new “Deep 2D” technology, which allows a 3D experience in hand-painted works of art.
The game takes place on the planet Era, where the inhabitants are bound to one of the Seven Deadly Sins from birth through a ritual, the Nexus Ritual. If a person succumbs to his sins, he turns into a wild beast. The story begins when twins are born into this world, one with all the sins and the other with no connection, marking the beginning of an epic quest of self-discovery.
An innovative combat system
Lost Hellden features a battle system that blends action and strategy, allowing players to customize their play style. With eight unique, highly customizable characters, players will navigate an adult story guided by the Seven Deadly Sins.
Artisan Studios clearly promises an epic adventure, where players will explore the mysterious depths of the planetary age, discovering the secrets of the Unyo religion and the true fate of the twins, Cyphal and Lehat.
The release of Lost Halden in 2025 is already shaping up to be an event to watch for fans of JRPGs and games that go the extra mile to make their graphics look like works of art. In addition to this first trailer seen earlier in this news, we are in any case eager to see what the game will bring.
Image gallery02/07/2024
Source: Gematsu
