Fans of the classic dungeon RPG series Elminage have reason to celebrate. Developer Mebius has announced plans to release the first in a series of console ports for the STARFISH-SD-developed Elminage games, with an official announcement expected in mid to late February.
【新作情報】家庭用「エルミナージュ」シリーズ情報は、
— メビウス@ゲーム開発＆販売 (@digitalmebius) January 29, 2025
2月の中旬～下旬に発表予定です。
ナンバリングのシリーズはニンテンドー3DS版を
ベースに遊びやすく調整をして頂いております。
第一弾は初夏発売を目指しております。#エルミナージュ#ダンジョンRPG
The Elminage series, known for its deep dungeon-crawling mechanics and homage to the Wizardry franchise, includes several titles:
• Elminage: Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods (2008)
• Elminage II: Twin Goddesses and The Land of Destiny (2009)
• Elminage III: Dark Apostle and The Palace of the Sun (2011)
• Elminage Gothic (2012)
• Elminage Ibun: Ame no Mihashira (2012)
According to Mebius, the upcoming console ports will be based on the 3DS versions of these games, with adjustments made for easier playability. The first title is scheduled for release in early summer in Japan.
While the specific title for the initial port hasn’t been officially confirmed, a poll conducted by Mebius in May 2024 revealed that Elminage II was the top choice among fans, securing 66.9% of the votes. This suggests that Elminage IImight be the first to make its way to modern consoles.
For those unfamiliar, the Elminage series offers a rich blend of character customization and challenging dungeon exploration, reminiscent of classic RPGs. The games have garnered a dedicated following over the years, with titles like Elminage Original receiving “Very Positive” reviews on platforms like Steam.
As we await the official announcement, it’s clear that Mebius is committed to bringing these classic adventures to a new generation of gamers.
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