Edge of Memories Showcases Corruption, Combat, and More in Gameplay Overview Trailer

Nacon and developer Midgard Studio have released new gameplay footage of Edge of Memories, their upcoming action JRPG.

The four-minute trailer lightly showcases the mechanics supporting its real-time combat, exploration, and upgrade systems while dovetailing them with cinematic action and expansive locales. Check it out below!

Edge of Memories Gameplay Overview Trailer

As seen above, Edge of Memories focuses on protagonist Eline and her allies, who are tasked with the duty of eliminating the Corruption that plagues Avaris, the game’s setting.

Eline herself is a powerhouse, alternating between strings of light and heavy combos, incorporating a perfect dodge system that feeds into a supercharged state caused by the Corruption. In this state, similar to the Anti Form Sora from Kingdom Hearts II, the player will utilise rapid attack strings, outputting more damage as Eline over a limited time.

Joining Eline are her two allies who specialise in complementary combos, essentially setting up Eline for dramatic high-damage finishers. This is further honed through a continuous upgrade system in which players gain a resource known as Echoes through level-ups. Utilising Echoes will eventually lead to players unlocking both passive and active skills for Eline and her allies, which can be grouped in three customisable sets to match any combat with the needed strategy.

Beyond combat, Edge of Memories brings a semi-open world to explore, with the continent of Avaris fully explorable on foot or on a mount, featuring locales including bustling cities, corrupted miasmas, and more. For a deeper look at what players might expect, check out an official synopsis below:

Edge of Memories Overview

The Corrosion, a plague of unparalleled proportions, has already ravaged the Astryan continent. On the other side of the world, the continent of Avaris and its nomadic peoples—so far spared from the horrors spawned by this abomination—now stand on the brink of extinction. Eline, an itinerant Soul Whisperer, relentlessly battles the force that turns the once-thriving fauna, flora and humans of this lush land into grotesque abominations. Following a mysterious encounter, a dark power awakens within her, one that may hold the key to ending this apocalypse: the ability to control the Corrosion within her own body.

But saving a world already doomed is no easy task. With the help of Ysoris, her unlikely mentor, and Kanta, shaman prince of a lost tribe, Eline must overcome the formidable adversaries standing in her way.

Engage in fierce battles against relentless enemies alongside your allies, and unleash your devastating powers to wipe them out!

Intense Real-Time Combat

• String together spectacular combos by alternating between rapid strikes and devastating techniques to dominate your opponents.
• Your allies are the key to victory. Customise your companions, and use their skills wisely to inflict more damage at crucial moments.
• Let rage consume you and transform into a Berserker to deliver earth-shattering blows, which turn into a series of merciless executions.

Avaris, a land of many faces, is as scarred as the rest of Heryon. From the idyllic sandy shores of the port city of Sarlah-Durah to the snow-capped peaks of the Kezal Mountains, every landscape bears the marks of the Corrosion’s abominations.

A Stunning and Corrupted World

• Explore the continent of Avaris in the grip of the Corrosion – Discover rich environments with vibrant colours, and observe the scourge ravaging these enchanting landscapes. As you progress through the story, the game transforms places you have previously travelled through and creates strange new paths to take.
• Ride a Nekaroo – Traverse the vast lands of Avaris atop this loyal feline companion and take advantage of its agility to access unreachable areas.
• Enjoy stunning visuals inspired by Japanese animation – Discover or rediscover the breathtaking world of Heryon through Avaris, a colourful and radiant continent brought to life with Unreal Engine 5.

An Intense Story With No Dull Moments

• A gripping epic with no fillers – Experience an original narrative where every quest matters, adding new depth to the story, the characters or their relationships.
• Dive into an emotional journey – Travel across a continent inhabited by nomadic civilizations forced to migrate to escape the Corrosion, and connect with those who have chosen to await death while celebrating life.

A Poetic Soundtrack

Whether you are exploring the vast expanses of the continent of Avaris or battling relentless Corroded foes, enjoy a dynamic and adaptive soundtrack composed by Cédric Menendez. Carried by the enchanting voice of Emi Evans, known for her work on NieR:Automata™, your journey culminates with a final theme composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, famed for his work on games such as Chrono Trigger®, Xenoblade Chronicles™ and Sea of Stars.

Edge of Memories Screenshots

If you’re curious about what RPGFan thought of Midgar Studio’s debut title, Edge of Eternity, check out Audra Bowling’s review!

Everything that I’m seeing here bespeaks a passion for the genre from Midgar Studio, so it can’t hurt to keep an eye on Edge of Memories as the year continues. Edge of Memories will release at an undisclosed date in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

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Source: Gematsu