ATLUS has announced they will be releasing the first three titles from Etrian Odyssey series in a remastered HD collection this Summer. Officially known as the Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, it adds new features such as newly remastered visuals and a remastered soundtrack. It also hosts a multitude of quality-of-life improvements, such as difficulty selection, save slots, and easier access to the in-game monster compendium, quest log, and skill tree. They even reworked the well-known dungeon mapping system for modern consoles, with touchscreen options for Nintendo Switch and mouse support for PC.
Prepare to head out on a grand adventure once again! Here’s a quick reminder of each game’s plot:
Etrian Odyssey - Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon, with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!
Etrian Odyssey II - Take off to the skies for High Lagaard, a mysterious castle beyond the clouds. Assemble a team of heroes, seek the mystery of the colossal Yggdrasil tree, and uncover the truth of the city!
Etrian Odyssey III - Set sail to an undersea labyrinth in search of the Deep City of Armoroad! Lead a party of adventurers to explore the vast dungeon in search of untold technology, treasure, and lost secrets.
As a special bonus for this new release, Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection will include 24 brand-new character portraits. Those that pre-order the collection will receive DLC packs that provide access to unique character portraits based on iconic ATLUS IP such as:
Character Portrait DLC Set 1 includes Joker (Persona 5 Royal) and Ringo (Soul Hackers 2).
Character Portrait DLC Set 2 includes Demi-Fiend (Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne) and Teddie (Persona 4 Golden).
Character Portrait DLC Set 3 includes Aigis (Persona 3 Portable) and Nahobino (Shin Megami Tensei V).
The Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection will release on June 1st for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. They have also given players the option to either purchase the collection together or to get the games individually. Each DLC set will be free with pre-order purchase for each game or $2.99 each after game launch.
