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NIS America put out a new launch trailer for Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero. After two decades, the strategy RPG franchise finally gets a new entry.

Here’s a bit of information about the Nintendo Switch game:

Phantom Brave Lost Hero review

System: Switch
Release date: January 30, 2025
Developer: Nippon Ichi Software
Publisher: NIS America


Few games have left a lasting impression quite like Phantom Brave, the tactical JRPG developed by Nippon Ichi Software. Released over twenty years ago, the original title earned a devoted following for its unique blend of free-range combat, touching storytelling, and unforgettable characters. Now, after years of anticipation, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is set to deliver the next chapter in this beloved series. With a modern twist on the classic formula, this sequel aims to honor its predecessor while introducing a new generation of fans to the enchanting world of Ivoire.

Phantom Brave The Lost Hero demo

January 13: Those eager to get their hands on Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero will be happy to hear that NIS America just confirmed plans to distribute a demo. The trial goes live on Friday, January 17. You’ll be able to download it from the Nintendo eShop.

NIS America didn’t elaborate on what the Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero has to offer, but it should give players a small taste of the game. Save data will carry over to the full version.

Phantom Brave Lost Hero postgame content, DLC, base features

NIS America today shared the latest details on Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero covering postgame content, DLC, and base features. The information drop comes ahead of the launch early next year.

Here’s the full rundown, courtesy of NIS America:

Phantom Brave Lost Hero interview

Nippon Ichi Software surprised fans earlier in the year by announcing Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, which means the original game is finally getting a sequel after twenty years. In a recent interview, the company explained how it came to be.

Interestingly, it sounds like NIS didn’t really attempt making a sequel previously. Things were only set in motion after a western poll showed the popularity of Phantom Brave’s characters.

Phantom Brave The Lost Hero release date

September 26: Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero received a release date on Switch today. The game will be available for Switch on January 30, 2025. A demo will be published sometime this year.

When Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero was announced in a Nintendo Direct, the game initially had a general Spring 2025 window. This is the first time that the franchise is being revisited in two decades.

Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:

Cladun X3

Cladun X3 is in development for Switch, Nippon Ichi Software revealed today. The game is arriving on February 27, 2025 in Japan.

Cladun X3 is a customizable and flexible pixel art action RPG. This follows the 2010 game Cladun: This is an RPG, 2011 entry Cladun X2, and 2016 release Cladun Returms: This is Sengoku. The franchise is now appearing on a Nintendo platform for the first time.

Phantom Brave Lost Hero Rouen, Henna, Urumi, Mayfair, Protection, O.B., Equip Items

NIS America just issued the latest round of details for Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, including characters Rouen, Henna, Urumi, and Mayfair, plus the systems Protection, O.B., and Equip Items.

Here’s the full rundown:

Phantom Brave The Lost Hero battle system

NIS America dropped a new round of details today for Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, this time for the battle system. Fans can learn about the Confine and Confriend features plus a few other bits such as what you can do at Skullrock Island.

The full rundown from NIS America is as follows:

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero story, characters

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero received a new round of details today covering the story and characters. Fans can learn about the general premise, Marona, Ash, and Apricot.

Here’s the full rundown:


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