PSP Game from 2010 Is Making a Comeback in 2025

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PSP Game from 2010 Is Making a Comeback in 2025

Highlights

  • The PSP-exclusive JRPG Fate/Extra is getting a remake in 2025.
  • Called Fate/Extra Record, the game will be released for the PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC.
  • Publisher Bandai Namco has yet to commit to a Western release for Fate/Extra Record.

As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for JRPGs and a deep affection for the Fate franchise, I can’t help but feel a mix of anticipation and apprehension at the news of Fate/Extra Record. Having spent countless hours navigating the intricate narrative web of Fate/Extra on my trusty PSP back in the day, the prospect of revisiting this parallel universe feels both exciting and nostalgic.

The initial trailer for the reimagined version of the exclusive PlayStation Portable game, Fate/Extra, has been unveiled, with Bandai Namco confirming a 2025 release date within this timeframe. This announcement comes shortly after the original PSP game celebrated its 14th anniversary, and the promotional material was subsequently shared.

“Fate/Extra” is a role-playing game that delves into dungeon exploration and is part of the growing Fate series. Created by Type-Moon and Imageepoch, this game is set in a universe parallel to that seen in the visual novel “Fate/Stay Night”. Initially published as an exclusive release in Japan by Marvelous Entertainment in July 2010, an English version was later released in North America in November 2011 and Europe in May 2012. Interestingly, in 2020, Bandai Namco revealed that Type-Moon Studio BB is developing a remake of the game, titled “Fate/Extra Record”.

Fate/Extra Record Gets Release Window and First Trailer

Four years after the wait, the Japanese publisher unveiled the game at FGO Fest 2024 on August 4, with a two-minute reveal trailer. This video offers glimpses into the story of Fate/Extra Record, as well as snippets of its gameplay, including combat and exploration sequences. The trailer concludes by announcing that the game will be released in 2025. At this moment, Fate/Extra Record is exclusive to Japan upon release. However, there’s a possibility that it may also launch in the West, given that Type-Moon usually handles the publication of its Japan-exclusive games but has teamed up with Bandai Namco for Fate/Extra Record.

2010’s release of the game garnered generally favorable feedback upon debut, with several critics commending its unique blend of dungeon exploration and narrative storytelling centered around school life. Although this mix may bring to mind the 3D Persona series, the comparisons are more thematic than functional. Unlike Fate/Extra, which features a distinct combat system based on anticipating enemy actions instead of targeting weaknesses for additional moves, the Social Link system found in contemporary Persona games is absent from it.

As a devoted fan of RPGs, I’m thrilled about the upcoming remake of the legendary PSP-exclusive game, Fate/Extra. Given its enduring reputation as one of the best games in its category even today, the announcement has stirred excitement among many of us in the gaming community. Although details about its international release are yet to be finalized, Bandai Namco has revealed that Fate/Extra Record will grace platforms such as the PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

In 2010, the debut of “Fate/Extra” for PSP was followed by the release of “Fate/Extra CCC” in 2013. Unlike a typical sequel, Type-Moon referred to “Fate/Extra CCC” as a companion game. Unfortunately, it has only been released in Japan. If “Fate/Extra Record” gains enough popularity, there’s a possibility that Type-Moon might also remake “CCC”.

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2024-08-06 22:25