Square Enix announced a brand newValkyrie Profileconsole game,Valkyrie Elysium, at the State of Play June 24, 2025, for PS4, PS5, and PC via Steam - We translated below the first story and staff details.
On the latest State of Play, Square Enix announcedValkyrie Elysium, the firstValkyrie Profileconsole game since 2008.Back in 2020, Tri-Ace’s president Yoshiharu Gotanda stated that fans should ask Square Enix for moreValkyrie Profile, and now it’s happening. However, Tri-Ace itself is not involved in the development ofValkyrie Elysiumand is focusing onStar Ocean 6.
Valkyrie Elysium official press release translated
“What will you choose in this absurd world?““Valkyrie Elysiumis the latest game in theValkyrieseries,which focuses on death and gods in a unique world inspired by Norse mythology.Elysiumis the series' first-ever action RPG, bringing its iconic combos and techniques into a 3D field, with high-end graphics, and an OST by Motoi Sakuraba.”
Story introduction details translated
“Once upon a time, the world was on the verge of ruin due to the Ragnarok. With the slight remnants of his power, the god of all gods, who governed all, created the “Apostle of Salvation”, entrusting her the fate of the world.A new “Valkyrie” story begins⦔
Valkyrie Elysium release date estimate, staff details and information rundown
The man born with a synthesizer: Motoi Sakuraba
Motoi Sakuraba is the usual composer of theValkyrie Profileseries, theStar Oceanseries, and theTales ofseries. Sakuraba has an easily recognizable style, with an heavy use of synthesizers and the organ. Motoi Sakuraba regularly composes OSTs for many different indie and mobile games as well, and sometimes shows up where you except him the least, like on theHigurashimobile game.
Valkyrie Elysium is developed by Soleil, led by ex-Ninja Gaiden director Hiroaki Matsui
Soleilis a studio that was established in 2008 by Yoshifuru Okamoto and Hiroaki Matsui, who worked at Koei Tecmo onDead or AliveandNinja Gaiden. Hiroaki Matsui was one of the directors ofNinja Gaiden (2004), and its sequelsBlack , II, and Dragon Sword. Soleil so far participated in the development ofNaruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time,andNinjala.
Valkyrie Anatomia The Origin artist is back for Elysium: introducing Yuya Nagai
Yuya Nagai, also known as v8, was one of the artists working on the mobile gameValkyrie Anatomia. Yuya Nagai is part ofCyDesignation, Cygames' group of artists led by Hideo Minaba, the character designer ofGranblue Fantasy. V8 also works onGranblue Fantasy, and worked onNieR: Automataby Yoko Taro.
As a side note,NieR: Automata’s main character designer Akihiko Yoshida is also part of CyDesignation.
Valkyrie Elysium reveal trailer and screenshots
A key visual was reveled as well, showing the protagonist and Hrist Valkyrie
Note that theJapanese trailerofValkyrie Elysiumis also using the English dub. The Japanese dub was no revealed yet.
What are you thoughts on this newValkyrie Profilegame? We already knew a new game was coming seeing “Valkyrie Elysium” was spotted by Japanese trademark bots several months ago. But we didn’t know until now if it was a new console game or a mobile game. Are you hyped? Tell me in he comments below!
