Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered International will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch on December 9, publisher Red Art Games announced in cooperation with Square Enix. It is a new edition of Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered, sold separately from the original release, with English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish localizations.
The physical edition will be available for PlayStation 5 and Switch in North America, and for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch in Europe. The standard edition will be available at multiple retailers at launch, while limited and collector’s editions will be exclusive to Video Games Plus in North America and RedArtGames.com in Europe.
Here is an overview of the editions and game:
■ Physical Special Editions
Standard Edition
- A copy of the game
Deluxe Edition (500 PEGI-rated copies per platform, RedArtGames.com-exclusive)
- A copy of the game with a reversible cover
- An exclusive sleeve with alternate cover art
- A manual
- A PVC keychain
Special Edition (500 ESRB-rated copies per platform, Video Games Plus-exclusive)
- A copy of the game with a reversible cover
- A PVC keychain
Collector’s Edition (1,000 PEGI-rated and 1,000 ESRB-rated copies per platform, RedArtGames.com-exclusive in Europe, Video Games Plus-exclusive in North America)
- A copy of the game with a reversible cover
- A box with retro-inspired cover art (Switch and PlayStation versions have different boxes)
- A Steelcase
- An artbook
- A manual
- Three postcards
■ Fact Sheet
About
The gods created man and man created stories. The primordial creator Marda brought forth the land of Mardias. In ages past a mighty battle rocked this land, when Elore, the king of the gods, fought three malicious deities: Death, Saruin and Schirach. After a long and drawn-out struggle, Death and Schirach were sealed away and rendered powerless, with the final deity Saruin also trapped through the power of the Fatestones and the noble sacrifice of the hero Mirsa.
Now 1,000 years have passed since that titanic battle. The Fatestones lie scattered across the world and the gods of evil are resurgent once more. Eight heroes set off on their own journeys, as if guided by the hand of fate. What tales will these adventurers weave across the vast tapestry of Mardias? You are the only one who can decide!
The original Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song included many of the SaGa series trademark elements, such as the Glimmer and Combo mechanics and was considered to be the epitome of the series when it first released. The free scenario system that lets you create your own storyline remains at the core of the game, letting you select one of eight protagonists with completely different origins and backstories, then set off on a unique journey. This remastered edition has evolved in all areas, featuring upgraded high-definition graphics and numerous enhancements to improve playability. And for the first time ever, the game will be fully playable in French, German, Italian, and Spanish. This makes it highly recommended for both fans of the original and newcomers to the SaGa series.
Key Features
- Brand new localization in French, German, Italian, and Spanish. (English also included.)
- Full high-definition graphical update.
- Schiele, Marina, Monica, and Flammar can now be recruited.
- Enhanced and more difficult bosses.
- High speed mode.
- Mini Maps.
- New Game+ mode.
■ Staff Comments
Masanori Ichikawa, SaGa Series Producer
“When I was thinking about how I wanted to share this treasured game series with players overseas, Red Art Games approached me, and I truly felt their deep love for SaGa. That was the beginning of this project. And now, I am delighted to announce that the release date has been set for December 9, 2025. This has been made possible thanks to the dedication of many people and the passionate voices of SaGa fans around the world. From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much.”
Hiroyuki Miura, Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered Producer
“The release date for Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered International has been announced. With additional language support, we believe players will be able to enjoy the story on an even deeper level. The special editions with brand new merchandise will also be released, so please look forward to it!”