Today Kadokawa Games announced the contents of the Season Pass of its upcoming mecha strategy JRPG Relayer.
The season pass will cost 2,500 yen in Japan (approximately $22) and it’ll include a GT Labo custom chipset with data based on six characters, a set of six golden weapons, and four “NEXT” Stella Gear, which are the evolved versions of the game’s mecha. Specifically, the Astraia NEXT, the Amaterasu NEXT, the Herschel NEXT, and the Petasos NEXT.
On top of that, you get three story missions.
- Episode 1: Terra and Yodaka’s Culinary Journey of Discovery
- Episode 2: Star Gazing
- Episode 3: Space Gourmet, Star Club Edition
On top of the season pass, today the game was made available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store in Japan. This includes the Digital Premium Edition priced at 9,980 yen (approximately $87).
It includes an original soundtrack with 15 tracks and the aforementioned season pass. It’ll also come with a Terra Rare Items set as early purchase bonus and early access as a pre-order bonus. As usual, the PS4 version can be upgraded to PS5 for free.
It’s worth mentioning that this is for the Japanese market, but there shouldn’t be relevant differences with the western market, besides perhaps pricing.
If you’d like to learn more about Relayer, we recently published an extensive interview with producer and director Yoshimi Yasuda. It launches on February 17, 2022, for PS5 and PS4.
You can also check out the original reveal, additional details, the first trailer, another promotional video, the first reveal of the rich cast of characters that will populate the game, the second, the latest extensive trailer, the latest gameplay, and more information.
If you’re unfamiliar with the game, here’s an official description.
Story
Humanity is not alone in the universe.
In the year 2049, mankind finally meets intelligent life: the Relayers. Around the same time, the discovery of an ancient alien civilization sets the wheels of fate in motion for the Starchildren, humans bestowed with unique powers.
Then, in the year 2051, our story begins one fateful day when two young women cross paths in Artemis, a colony located on the surface of the Moon. Get ready for an intergalactic adventure where humans and ancient aliens meet, and our stellar neighbors come to life!
Setting
Relayer takes place in the Milky Way galaxy, within our solar system. In the not-too-distant future, humanity has extended its sphere of influence to Jupiter, with the moon and Mars already established as colonies. Humanity’s very existence is threatened by mysterious extraterrestrials known as the Relayers, who plan to annihilate the universe. As if in response to the Relayers’ invasion, the Starchildren, human successors to the wills of the stars, awaken.
A simulation RPG where you lead your troops to victory using strategy & 4 different types of spacecraft!
In Relayer, players participate in turn-based battles, where each different unit plays its own specific role in combat. There are four different types of Stellar Gear, or spacecraft controlled by a Starchild: Assault, Sniper, Tank, and Scout. Each type’s attack range and weaponry vary, so players will be required to position themselves according to the unique battle situation.
Players can also employ various combat strategies, such as using “hate” to draw the enemy’s attention, allowing certain allies to act as decoys, and calling upon allies to push the enemy back.
This is the first new simulation RPG for PS5 from the highly acclaimed GOD WARS development team!
Overcome challenges by customizing your character’s occupation!
In Relayer, each character can be assigned to one of the 20 unique job types and 20+ general-purpose jobs in-game. Jobs distinguish your character as an individual, and it can even give you an advantage in battle! There are over 80 jobs to choose from, and each one is unique.
An interstellar adventure with more than 80 stages!
In addition to the main scenario, Relayer contains 80+ stages, including the side story The Asterism’s Voyage, which is unlocked as the story progresses. Enjoy the episodes that delve into the characters’ backgrounds, solve the mystery of the birth of the Moon—a science fiction fan-favorite—and experience the world of Relayer to the fullest!
