A French-made JRPG invites players to explore its first region, master early combat systems, and confront a transforming beast within the opening hours.
Title: Edge of Memories
Developer: Midgar Studio
Publisher: NACON
Genre: Action JRPG
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Release Status: Demo available June 15, 2026 | Full game in 2026
A First Taste of a Full JRPG Journey
Edge of Memories will be playable for the first time through a free Steam demo launching on June 15, 2026, during Steam Next Fest.
Published by NACON and developed by Midgar Studio, the demo introduces players to the opening chapter of the story and sets the tone for a narrative-driven action JRPG built around exploration, combat progression, and character transformation.
Players follow Eline, who awakens on the Estfalian Coast and quickly becomes entangled in a mission involving mysterious creatures born from a spreading corruption known as the Corrosion.
A Journey Begins on the Estfalian Coast
The demo begins as Eline meets Ysoris, a wanderer carrying unknown intentions and equipped with strange prosthetics.
Despite initial mistrust, the two are forced into an alliance after discovering villages threatened by monsters tied to the Corrosion. Their shared path quickly escalates into a rescue mission involving abducted hunters and growing supernatural danger.
Players will explore:
- The Estfalian Coast (first playable region)
- Early narrative progression of Eline’s journey
- First enemy encounters and combat systems
- Campsites used for crafting and preparation
Early Combat Systems and Tactical Depth
The demo introduces core gameplay mechanics, including:
- Basic combo systems for Eline
- Unique abilities tied to Ysoris
- Enemy weakness exploitation system
- Potion crafting at campsites
- A full boss encounter concluding the demo
Combat is designed to evolve as the player progresses, combining real-time action with strategic ability usage.
The Black Beast Transformation
At the end of the demo, players encounter one of the game’s defining mechanics: Eline’s transformation into the Black Beast.
In this form:
- Eline gains massive offensive power
- Execution attacks become available
- Combat tempo dramatically increases
- The transformation comes with narrative mystery, as Eline does not remember what happens during it
This mechanic hints at deeper narrative stakes tied to identity, control, and loss.
A JRPG Built on International Collaboration
Edge of Memories brings together a notable creative team across the JRPG genre, including contributions from:
- Raita Kazama (character design)
- Sawako Natori (writing)
- Mariam Abounnasr and Yasunori Mitsuda (music contributions)
- Emi Evans and Marion Schneider (vocals)
The result is a hybrid JRPG experience blending French production with Japanese genre traditions, aiming for a globally inspired narrative style.
Key Features
- Free playable demo on Steam (June 15, 2026)
- Action-based JRPG combat system
- First chapter of the main story included
- Transformation-based gameplay mechanic (Black Beast)
- Exploration of the Estfalian Coast region
- Crafting and campsite preparation systems
- Boss encounter included in demo content
