State of Play: the trailer for Valkyrie Elysium, the new chapter of the Square Enix series

A trailer of Valyrie Elysium, a new chapter in Square Enix’s Valkyrie Profile game, was shown at the State of Play in the late evening of March 9

The rumors about a possible State of Play in the spring were starting to be made more and more pressing, and in the end it seems that they were quite truthful: Sony announced the new event only two days before the official date, thus leaving very little time to speculate on possible revelations during the broadcast. In any case, some small details had been given anyway on the kind of titles present: State of Play would have focused on Japanese games, and considering how now two of the platform’s most important exclusives – Gran Turismo 7 and Horizon Forbidden West – have been released, no doubt tonight it would have been the turn to see further the eagerly awaited Ghostwire Tokyo. , output for the end of March. In addition to Ghostwire, and the announcement of a Returnal update, in those 20 minutes of announcement, space was also made for several unexpected surprises, among which there is certainly the announcement trailer of the Square Enix Valkyrie Elysium title, a forgotten sequel to the Valkyrie Profile series.

Square Enix releases the trailer for Valkyrie Elysium

Perhaps some would have expected further news on Final Fantasy XVI, or perhaps on the new Dragon Quest, but in reality the announcement made by Square Enix has somehow been able to surprise even more spectators of the State of Play last night. What has been unveiled is in fact a new work linked to the Valkyrie Profile saga, a well-known turn-based tactical RPG series that in this new release seems significantly change the style of play. The trailer allows you to take a first look at the gameplay, which appears to be much more action compared to past editions, and as far as the adventure narrated in the game is concerned, it would be a playable experience even without having been able to experience the previous chapters. Despite this, there are still elements already seen in the original games, such as the ability to recruit gods guerrieri Einherjar so that they fight alongside the protagonist once summoned.

Speaking of the protagonist of the new Square Enix game, she will be a young Valkyrie who will be entrusted with the fate of the world. Ragnarok looms over the realms, and with the last strength leftand the Father of all he decides to create an emissary for redemption, a lonely Valkyrie capable of being able to change the tragic fate that shades the universe. As the warrior descends to the ruined Earth, she will find herself ad face countless and difficult challenges, and also to discover the secrets and hidden truths that constitute the impending destruction. The trailer for Valkyria Elysium does not go too far in giving possible precise release dates, but at least it seems that we can expect it for 2022 on PS4 and PS5.

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