JRPG Legends discuss 'Legacy' in New Video Series for Eternal Anima

We are incredibly excited to share the first two instalments of a brand-new video series diving deep into the creation of Eternal Anima, the upcoming JRPG crafted by genre veterans!

Episode 1: Hironobu Sakaguchi x Katsuhisa Higuchi on "Legacy"

In this special developer discussion, Eternal Anima director Katsuhisa Higuchi sits down with Mistwalker’s Hironobu Sakaguchi to reflect on their decades-long partnership across games such as Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger and Lost Odyssey, and their philosophies on classic JRPG craft.

Covering everything from high-level game direction to the meticulous care behind treasure chest rewards, the two veterans discuss how to build a coherent time-travel narrative, how 'Psychometry' enriches ability progression and the tactical 'Future Sight' battle system, and how the game’s central theme of 'legacy' reflects their own lives and creative paths.

Episode 2: Nobuo Uematsu x Hitoshi Sakimoto x Katsuhisa Higuchi on Game Music

The second episode focuses on the incredible music of Eternal Anima, featuring Hitoshi Sakimoto of Basiscape, the game's music producer, alongside his guest, legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu, celebrated for his enduring musical legacy across the JRPG genre.

The two maestros engage in a passionate discussion about musical expression, the unique challenges of composing for JRPGs, and their hopes for the next generation of video game composers. Discover the creative processes behind the iconic scores you know and love, and get your first taste of some of the tracks you’ll hear when Eternal Anima launches on 4th March 2027 for Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam.