Marvelous announces RPG Eternal Anima for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Due out on March 4, 2027.

Marvelous has announced Eternal Anima, previously known as Project Life is RPG, a new RPG created by acclaimed genre veterans such as director Katsuhisa Higuchi, story concept writer Keisuke Makino, and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on March 4, 2027.

In North America, the PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 versions will be available both physically and digitally. The PlayStation 5 version will cost $49.99, while the Switch 2 version, which has the full game on the card, will cost $59.99. A limited edition will also be available for $79.99 and $89.99, respectively, which includes a copy of the game, a two-disc soundtrack, nine character art cards with a display stand, and an art book.

In Europe, the standard edition will cost €49.99 on both PlayStation 5 and Switch 2, and the limited edition will cost €79.99.

Here is an overview of the game, via Marvelous:

About
Originally teased under the working title “Project Life is RPG” in 2023, Eternal Anima evokes the spirit of late 1990s and early 2000s JRPGs, while featuring an ambitious time-traveling narrative, modern visuals, and strategic twists on traditional turn-based gameplay.
Yearning for a better future is considered a capital offense in the kingdom of Urvis Ael. After Wade questions this key tenet of his society, he finds himself on the run in an era-spanning adventure that challenges his core beliefs and reveals an unknown world filled with hidden truths. Alongside an eclectic group of new allies trying to survive a dangerous journey, Wade must travel through time to save civilizations of the past from catastrophes and unravel the secrets of a lost history.
With Wade’s powers of Psychometry, decipher past memories that dwell within objects, and inherit Abilities and Classes in combat. Use Future Sight in battle to predict when enemies will act and what the outcome will be each turn. Choose your commands strategically, and you can rewrite the future Wade predicted—prepare for incoming attacks or act first to prevent enemy actions entirely. Crafted by a team of acclaimed RPG veterans, featuring gorgeous visuals inspired by the golden age of RPGs, and designed with modern sensibilities, Eternal Anima is an epic where players must save the past to free the present.

Key Features
Dramatic Adventure Connecting Generations – Journey across multiple continents with distinct cultures, and team up with ancestors and descendants across time. Discover how actions in the past affect the present, and empower allies with the abilities of their ancestors.
Predict the Future to Control the Battle – Classic turned-based combat with a tactical twist: Future Sight. Predict enemy actions, then strategize to counter them. Player commands can delay or cancel enemy moves, allowing them to dictate the flow of battle.
Inherit Abilities That Transcend Eras – Harness Wade’s power of Psychometry to decipher memories by drawing on the power within artifacts, and inherit the abilities and classes of heroes from the past. Combine them to find a unique playstyle to tackle the challenges ahead.
A Brand-New Legacy-Driven RPG – Dedicated to JRPG fans and inspired by the golden era of RPGs, Eternal Anima is a visually rich epic that combines retro charm with modern design—all crafted by genre legends alongside the next generation of RPG creators.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.