Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United will be available sooner to play than originally promised, publisher Square Enix announced today. It's now due to arrive a week sooner than originally anticipated, on Feb. 4, 2027.
Developed by Xeen and building on the original Romancing SaGa 3 from Squaresoft, the next big release in the series takes place in the Rise of Morastrum, a cosmic cycle that occurs every 300 years or so. Everyone born during a window of one year or so dies, except one individual known as the Child of Destiny.
Somewhere just over 12 years past that last culling, the Four Sinistrals have returned and seek to open the Abyss Gates, which basically spells the end of the world. Players will choose which lands to visit and which stories to pursue as they confront those powerful beings who want to end it all, ensuring a unique experience each trip through the game.
Shinichi Tatsuke, the game's producer, had this to say:
"In developing this remake, we’ve focused on enhancing the original game’s signature Free-Form Scenario system, making its eight protagonists even more compelling, and making the story easier to follow. We’ve also carried over the fast-paced battles and accessible gameplay systems that were so well received in Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. We’re delighted to be able to bring the game to you earlier than originally planned. Whether you’ve played the original, enjoyed Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, or are discovering the SaGa franchise for the first time, we hope you’ll enjoy this adventure. We look forward to sharing it with you!"
Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United will be available on Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and will come in standard and deluxe editions. The latter is available to order digitally, and includes additional costumes, equipment, the option to toggle battle BGM, additional formations, and even items for the Business and War Mode minigames (whatever those are).
Credit: Square Enix/Xeen
If you preorder Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United or purchase it within the first two weeks of its launch, you will also earn the Bonus Accessories Set, which includes Tatyana's Piggy Bank (to earn extra in-game currency) and the How to be a Hero primer, which increases tech points earned in battle.
If you have save data from Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven on the same system, you will also receive the Leon's Crown in-game item as a reward. There's no word on what that does, if anything, but it sounds nice to have. I'm always up for crowns.
For more information about the upcoming game, check out the official Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United web site from Square Enix.
