The Valkyrie series depicts the end of humanity and their encounters with gods, through a unique world inspired by Norse mythology. It all started with Valkyrie Profile for the original PlayStation way back in 1999 (released in 2000 for North America), with subsequent entries appearing on PlayStation 2, as well as handheld and mobile platforms.

The original games were praised by fans and critics for their innovative RPG gameplay, rich world and stories and incredible soundtracks by the legendary Motoi Sakuraba.

These elements are present and correct in the next entry, Valkyrie Elysium, which features an original story, set in a world that teeters on the brink of destruction along with bold new ideas that make the game feel exciting and modern. Valkyrie Elysium is an action-RPG featuring an epic story, beautiful environments, and a new fast-paced combat system that combines strategy, action, and a unique combo system that will test your ability to think and react.

You play as a Valkyrie who is entrusted with the fate of this world by the All-Father - the highest among gods and the ruler of all creation. Descending to the land below, you must battle powerful foes, and uncover the secrets behind the impending ruin.

To take on the many dangers of this world, you’ll engage in fast-paced combat, using a variety of weapons and magical abilities to triumph over your adversaries. The game’s dynamic combat system fuses features from across the series, such as finishing moves and combos, with a brand new real-time action combat system that rewards both fast reactions and strategic thinking.

Like previous games, you’ll also be able to recruit the Einherjar - warriors who’ll join the hero and fight at her side when summoned!

Square Enix announced that a free consumer demo for Valkyrie Elysium is now available to download exclusively for the PS4 amd PS5 consoles. Players can now experience the action combat mechanics and begin their journey through the first section of the game as the protagonist Valkyrie in this new entry of the VALKYRIE series. Players’ save data will carry over to the full game when it launches.

Fans eager to learn more about the title can tune in to a special Tokyo Game Show 2022 livestream featuring Valkyrie Elysium on Saturday, September 17 at 2:30am PT. The livestream will include simultaneous English translation. For more information on this and other Tokyo Game Show 2022 livestream programs, please visit the official SQUARE ENIX social channels.

Valkyrie Elysium is coming to PS4, PS5 on September 29, 2022 and PC (Steam) on November 11, 2022.