Lesquin, 23 October 2025 – During the Galaxies Gaming Showcase, NACON and its studio in Montpellier, southern France, Midgar Studio, were delighted to reveal a brand-new story trailer for the French-made JRPG Edge of Memories, shedding light on key aspects of the game’s universe, characters, and themes. Edge of Memories will launch on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) in 2026.
Edge of Memories | Story Trailer (PEGI) | ESRB | USK | PEGI (FR)
With its artistic style inspired by French animation, combined with Japanese anime aesthetics and a compelling narrative crafted in collaboration with writer Sawako Natori (NieR™), Edge of Memories pays tribute to the JRPG genre while exploring universal themes: the exodus of peoples, a world plagued by disease, the search for origins, and the need to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
The world of Heryon has long been ravaged by the Corrosion, a blight that transforms both wildlife and humans into monstrosities. On the continent of Avaris, nomadic people once spared from this horror now face extinction. Eline, a young wandering Soul Whisperer, travels across the wild lands to aid suffering, but her fate changes drastically when she discovers within herself a power born of the Corrosion. This gift allows her to transform into the Black Beast, unleashing devastating force and chaining together ruthless executions against her enemies.
Joined by Ysoris, her unlikely mentor, and Kanta, a shaman-prince from a lost tribe, the heroes embark on a perilous journey to save a dying world, confront formidable threats, and uncover the truth behind the blight.
Their epic odyssey will take them across Avaris, where sinister foes await: Ziegler, a mysterious figure wielding power also tied to the Corrosion, and the Apex, a divine emissary claiming to see both the future and the past. They will also face the Sanctorium, a merciless religious and magical order whose authority dominates Avaris. Obsessed with cruel experiments on the Corrosion, they exploit human test subjects desperate to escape their people’s despair.
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Edge of Memories is a French-made JRPG developed by Midgar Studio, based in Montpellier. This epic third-person action RPG has been created in collaboration with renowned artists of the genre, including character designer Raita Kazama (Xenoblade Chronicles™ X), writer Sawako Natori (NieR™), singer Emi Evans (NieR™ / NieR: Automata™), and composers Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger® / Xenogears™) and Mariam Abounnasr (Xenoblade Chronicles™ 3 / ONINAKI™). Edge of Memories offers players a brand-new adventure, accessible to both longtime fans and newcomers alike, blending the richness of the JRPG tradition with a unique artistic touch inspired by French animation.
Edge of Memories will be available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam) and nacongaming.com in 2026.
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Dead Good PR, nacon@deadgoodmedia.com
NACON – Vianney Jouve, vjouve@nacon.fr
About NACON
A company within the BIGBEN group, NACON was created in 2019 to optimize its expertise and leverage synergies in the video game market. Comprising 16 development studios, AA game publishing, and the design and distribution of premium gaming peripherals, NACON brings 40 years of experience to benefit the world's gaming community. This unified center of excellence strengthens NACON's position in the market and creates unique opportunities for innovation and competitive advantages. www.corporate.nacongaming.com
About Midgar Studio
Midgar Studio is a game development company located in Montpellier, one of France’s sunniest cities. A small-scale studio, it is made up of a team of passionate Japanese role-playing game enthusiasts who use their expertise to create immersive and captivating worlds. Whether it’s futuristic worlds like Hover or heroic-fantasy like Edge of Eternity and Edge of Memories, Midgar Studio is committed to providing refreshing gaming experiences that allow players to explore original universes. Always attentive to its community, the studio stays close to players and constantly strives to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Since 2022, NACON, one of Europe's leading video game publishers, has held a 100% stake in the company. For more information, visit www.midgar-studio.com