In their latest online newsletter, publisher NIS America announced that the free demo of their upcoming tactical RPG Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero will be available on January 17, 2025.
This demo will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, with saved data transference being possible for the full release.
Story Overview
Phantom Brave The Lost Hero occurs in the world of Ivoire, almost entirely comprised of water. Various islands are scattered across the globe, populated by humans, beast-people, magical beings, and more.
Marona, a girl who can see Phantoms, works alongside her Phantom partner Ash as a Chroma, a contractor, solving people’s problems as requested. During one such return from a Chroma job, however, they are attacked by ghost ships known as the Shipwreck Fleet. Then, a masked man steals Marona’s powers, leading Ash to confront the enemies alone in order to save her. The duo then becomes separated.
Following this parting, Marona meets a new Phantom character named Apricot. She is seeking to reunite with her lost father, the captain of the Argento Pirate Crew that once defeated the Shipwreck Fleet. But now that their captain is gone, the crew is close to disbanding. Marona agrees to help Apricot revitalize the crew and search for her father.
Gameplay Highlights
- Tactical RPG Mechanics: Players will command units, including Marona and Apricot, in grid-based battles.
- Confine System: Similar to the original Phantom Brave, players can summon Phantoms to objects on the battlefield for temporary combat assistance.
- Territorial Expansion: Marona and Apricot explore and claim pirate territories as they progress, unlocking new opportunities and challenges.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero will be released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on January 30, 2025. The Steam version is stated to arrive later in Spring 2025.
