Parasite Mutant Revives the Legacy of Parasite Eve, Releases 2026

It’s not Square Enix bringing good news for Parasite Eve fans this time, but another team altogether.

Developer IceSitruuna has announced Parasite Mutant, an anime-styled sci-fi horror RPG clearly inspired by Square’s first M-rated title. The game is set to release in 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.

Check out the announcement trailer below:

IceSitruuna is a Chinese studio known for Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune and Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial. Optional retro and CRT filters are included within the game, just in case veteran fans want to relive their late-90s experience for nostalgia purposes.

Parasite Mutant Overview

Parasite Mutant is a sci-fi horror RPG set in the distant future. Psionic agent Nova was sent on a mission to an abandoned and secluded island city filled with horrifying creatures, not knowing that what happened on the island will completely change her fate.

Key Features

Combat System

Parasite Mutant uses ATC (Active Time Chains) which combines the popular Active Time Battle system used in RPGs of the late-90s and a 3-segment chain system. Players will need to time their actions on each segments and decide whether they want to save their energy and do a chain release.[/p]

As the gauge fills up, players will need to dodge enemy attacks and launch their attack at the best possible time.

We hope that this little innovation of ours will bring an enjoyable and pleasant gameplay experience to our players.

Art Style

Parasite Mutant uses a semi-realistic anime art style and utilizes modern rendering techniques to give our players a HD visual experience. Additionally, we have introduced a retro filter and CRT filter to bring players back that late-90s to 2000s vibe.

Setting

Parasite Mutant is a survival horror game with a diverse array of horrifying mutants. In the game, players will solve various puzzles in search of answers and maybe uncover the horrifying secret of this universe.

Level Up System

Parasite Mutant uses the classic equipment progression system. Players can attach various modules onto their equipment, or enhance their equipment using Plus Points that can be obtained through combat.

New Game+

Parasite Mutant has a New Game+ mode that allows players to inherit Plus Points from their previous playthrough. The New Game+ mode unlocks new locations where players have to continue to strengthen themselves and complete the final challenge.

Outfit System

You will be able to change hairstyles, hair colors, outfits, and more.

Screenshots

Parasite Mutant is scheduled to launch sometime in 2026 for PS5 and PC via Steam.

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Source: Gematsu