NIS America, Inc. is thrilled to share that the Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero demo is available now, ahead of its launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on January 30. Developed by Nippon Ichi Software, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero takes players on an adventure across a world filled with Phantoms, pirates, and spectral foes, all wrapped up in an engaging new story.

The Story

Set in a world where humans, beast-people, and magical beings coexist amidst vast seas and scattered islands, the game introduces Marona, a girl with the rare ability to communicate with Phantoms—spirits of the dead. Marona, along with her loyal Phantom partner Ash, works as a Chroma, solving problems and taking on contracts across various islands. However, their peaceful journey is interrupted when they are attacked by the Shipwreck Fleet—a group of ghost ships. In a desperate bid to save Marona, Ash jumps into the fray, leading to their separation.

Marona washes up on a remote island, where she meets Apricot, a Phantom girl searching for her lost father, the legendary captain of the Argento Pirate Crew. The crew once defeated the Shipwreck Fleet, but now the crew is disbanded after the captain’s mysterious disappearance. Together, Marona and Apricot set out to revive the Argento Pirate Crew and embark on a journey to reunite with their lost loved ones, all while navigating pirate territories and the perilous seas filled with ghosts and danger.

Meet the Characters

• Marona: A kind-hearted girl who can speak with the dead. Despite being feared for her powers in the past, she has become a hero after saving the world from Sulphur, the Lord of Terror. Now, she journeys to help those in need.
• Ash: Marona’s loyal Phantom partner, who has been by her side since the loss of her parents. He is determined to protect her, even from beyond the grave.
• Apricot: A timid but skilled swordfighter who longs to reunite with her pirate father. She joins forces with Marona to restore her father’s crew and continue his legacy.

Other characters include,

• Rounen: A beastman who was the first mate of the Argento Pirate Crew and the right-hand wolfman of the leader of the fleet, Apricot’s father. While he always acts listless and nihilistic, he is actually kind. He shows an almost overprotective parent sentiment towards Apricot, who he calls “Princess,” while still managing to get some digs in all the while taking care of her. Five years prior to the events of the game, he tried to protect Apricot and the others when they encountered the Shipwreck Fleet, but failed. As a result, they lost their lives.
• Henna: The Phantom of a former Queen of the Hasara Kingdom, an island containing 70% sand. From times of old, it has been custom in Hasara for a woman to lead the country. However, when she was young and inexperienced, she made bad political decisions and lost her life in a coup d’etat. Afterwards, she appeared as a Phantom in the Hasara Kingdom, where she controls others with a bewitching power that turns them into her servants. She opposes the current queen, who is her biological younger sister.
• Urumi: A phantom boy who lives on Snowfall Island, an extremely cold, frozen place that is covered in snow all year round. Since he passed away as a young boy many years ago, he has gained the ability to manifest himself as well as control the climate around him. In spite of his young appearance, he is extremely powerful, and has caused many of the island’s inhabitants to perish by making the climate worse. Accordingly, he is called a “devil” by the islanders who fear him.
• Mayfair: The big sister-like leader of a certain pirate group. She appears during Marona’s adventure when Marona and her companions visit Versailles, an island abundant with nature that is closed off to outsiders. There, she protects the island from poachers. Once she gets her mind set on something, she charges ahead at full speed, and she values the swashbuckler’s spirit and her family over all else. She calls her crew family, and is at times a tough trainer, while at others a gentle protector.

Unique Gameplay Features

In Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, players engage in battles with a unique blend of strategy and creativity. The game features free movement on a gridless map, where players summon Phantom squad members by Binding their souls into objects scattered across the battlefield. Phantoms can also fuse with special Gadget items for devastating attacks, and Marona can Confriend with Phantoms to unleash powerful transformations and special attacks.

Players can create a powerful team from 51 different character types and build the ultimate party through leveling up, item collection, and randomized dungeons, providing endless possibilities for customization and strategic depth.

Release Details

• Title: Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero
• Release: January 30, 2025 (Nintendo Switch™, PS4®, PS5®), Spring 2025 (Steam®)
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Steam
• Genre: Strategy RPG
• Players: 1
• Text Languages: English, French
• Audio Languages: English, Japanese
• Rating: ESRB: Teen

For more information, visit the official Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero website at https://nisamerica.com/phantombrave-the-lost-hero/ or follow NIS America on social media.

Prepare to set sail on a journey across the high seas with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, a game where the bonds between Phantoms and their living counterparts will be tested as they fight to reclaim what they’ve lost. Limited Edition and Delux versions of the game are now available for preorder.

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