In a nutshell

• SaGa Emerald Beyond is the latest standalone entry in the franchise
• It will be getting a physical version on Switch and PS5 starting July 12 in Southeast Asia
• A demo of the game is still available on Switch, PS5, and PC

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and Square Enix have announced that SaGa Emerald Beyond is getting a physical version for PS5 and Switch on July 12, 2024.

The physical version of the game will be available in Southeast Asia, and pre-orders will start on June 12, 2024.

Additionally, a demo is available on the PS5, Switch, and Steam for players who want to try it out first before buying it. The demos offer several hours of content from each of the three demo characters’ storylines, giving players a taste of what they can expect in the full game with the full cast. Demo save data is transferrable to the full game on that respective platform. 

Here’s an overview of the game:

SaGa Emerald Beyond brings together the core combat and free-form scenario elements of the RPG franchise to deliver the ultimate SaGa experience to fans and newcomers alike. Players can look forward to deeply strategic combat, diverse characters with thrilling backstories, an evolving choice- driven narrative and much more. The latest title in the SaGa franchise sees the return of legendary series icons including SaGa creator Akitoshi Kawazu, composer Kenji Ito and illustrator Satoshi Kuramochi, who have taken what fans of the series love and built it into a game that returning and new fans alike can enjoy. 

SaGa Emerald Beyond is now available.