Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Returns to Nintendo Switch and Steam

Etrian Odyssey, the Popular 3D Action-RPG Series from ATLUS is Making a Return on the Nintendo Switch™ and Steam! 

 

SEGA is pleased to announce that Etrian Odyssey, the popular 3D action RPG series from ATLUS, will be coming to the Nintendo Switch™ and Steam on June 1st, 2023 (Thu). “Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection” is a remastered collection of the original three titles in the series: 

“Etrian Odyssey”, “Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard”, and “Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City”. 

 

Etrian Odyssey is a 3D dungeon-crawling RPG where players select adventurers from a variety of classes and combine their skills to search for an immense treasure sleeping within a vast labyrinth, all while creating a unique and personalized map. With beautifully upgraded visuals and the addition of ease-of-play functions, enjoy a remastered experience of the original three games in the “Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection”. 

 

What's New in the Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection 

 

Vibrant and Beautifully Renewed HD Graphics!  

Originally released on the Nintendo DS, these three titles have received beautifully upgraded HD graphics. The dungeon interiors, characters, facilities, monsters, and more have all been painted anew with crisp, vivid visuals, allowing players to immerse themselves in these worlds like never before. With polished battle effects, players can also enjoy deeper and more engaging combat than before! 

 

 

New Ease-of-Play and Quality-of-Life Features  

Difficulty Levels Added 

With three difficulty levels, players from all backgrounds can enjoy the game with ease. “Picnic” is perfect for beginners, “Basic” is great for casual adventurers, and “Expert” (the difficulty of the original games) is the go-to for veterans of the series. 

The selected difficulty can be changed afterward, so feel free to tackle the game at whatever pace you like. 

 

 

Choose How You Want to Draw Maps 

 

In this title, you can draw maps of your surroundings by either using the controller or touching the screen. 

These two modes also have further detailed options, allowing for more customization. Create maps in a way that best suits your playstyle. 

 

Enjoy a More Pleasant Experience with Auto-Mapping 

 

Along with an improved auto-mapping function, a new mode that allows you to automatically record floors and walls has been added. 

Newcomers to map drawing can traverse with ease! 

 

Increased Save Slots 

 

The number of save slots has been increased to nine! Explore the Labyrinth with a variety of parties and record many more tales than before. 

 

More Freedom During Character Creation 

 

You can now choose appearances from other classes! Create a party of adventurers to your liking without being restricted by classes, and then tackle the Labyrinth! 

 

You Can Now Check Your Party's Buffs/Debuff Status 

 

During battles, you can check the buff/debuff status of all party members. 

Use this to get a quick grasp of the situation and prepare for your next move. 

   

Added “Reference” Function 

 

The newly added “Reference” function allows players to look up information on their enemies during battle. 

 

Online Play Added to Oceanic Quests 

You can now trade and embark on oceanic quests with players from all over the country. Look forward to meeting tons of fellow adventurers on the vast seas! 

 

*Oceanic quests are exclusive to “Etrian Odyssey II HD”.  

“Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection” - Key Features 3 More variety with new class portraits  

In Etrian Odyssey, players assign classes to their adventurers and level up their skills while progressing through the game. In the HD remasters, all classes have received new, illustrated portraits from series character designer Yuji Himukai, for a total of 24 new portraits among the three titles. 

 

Furthermore, there are now five selectable portraits* per class, one more than in the original games. 

Join forces with familiar faces and new ones alike when you journey into the Labyrinth. 

 

*We will gradually release these new portrait illustrations on our official social media accounts and in other places 

 

Newly Added Illustrations 

 

Wag Magnus (Etrian Odyssey II HD)

Sovereign (Etrian Odyssey III HD)

Ronin (Etrian Odyssey HD)

Early-Bird Bonus: Character Portrait DLC Set 

 

The “Character Portrait DLC Set” Early-Bird Bonus DLC for “Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection” (3game bundle) allows players to change the appearances of their adventurers to those of beloved ATLUS characters. This is a free DLC that will be available for a limited time. Get the Early-Bird Bonus and explore the Labyrinth with your favorite ATLUS characters! 

 

 

Character Portrait DLC Set – Contents  

DLC: Etrian Odyssey HD Atlus Collaboration Character Portraits 

Joker (Persona 5)

Ringo (Soul Hackers 2)

DLC: Etrian Odyssey II HD Atlus Collaboration Character Portraits 

Teddie (Persona 4)

Demi-Friend (Shin Megami Tensai III Nocturne)

 

DLC：Etrian Odyssey III HD Atlus Collaboration Character Portraits 

Aigis (Persona 3)

Nahobino (Shin Megami Tensei V)

 

*Images shown are for illustrative purposes only. Contents and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 

**Customers who purchase each title separately will receive a playable character from each title as an “Early-Bird Bonus”. 

***All images shown are obtained from Japanese versions of the games which are still under development. 

Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Product Information 

Title	Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection
Release Date	6/1/2023 (Thu)
Platform	Nintendo Switch™／PC(Steam) *Only digital versions of the game will be available on PC (Steam)
Website	atlus.com/etrianorigins
Copyright	©ATLUS ©SEGA All rights reserved.

 

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