Square Enix to release a demo version of Valkyrie Elysium on September 15
Square Enix has announced that a demo for Valkyrie Elysium will launch on September 15 via PlayStation Network for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Progress from the demo can be transferred to the full game once it releases.
RPG Site had a chance to play the new demo ahead of time, and you can read up on Josh's impressions of the demo.
Valkyrie Elysium is set to release for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on September 29. A PC (Steam) release will follow on November 11. For more details on Valkyrie Elysium, you can check out:
- Details on the battle system, Divine Skills, and Einherjar from August 2022
- The release date trailer, main character cast, and pre-order details from July 2022
- The announcement information from March 2022
The PlayStation Store has this to say about the Valkyrie Elysium demo.
Here begins the tale of a new Valkyrie.
This is a demo version of VALKYRIE ELYSIUM, the latest in the Valkyrie series, which started with "Valkyrie Profile" released in 1999.
The demo version allows you to enjoy the first chapter of the game.
* Please note that this demo version contains a section of the game taken from the retail version.
* Save data from the demo version can be transferred to the retail version.
However, please note that save data from the demo version cannot be transferred between PS4 and PS5 hardware.
* Some specifications may be restricted in the demo version.◆ Game Content
This action RPG incorporates the series' characteristic Einjerhar and combo systems, and allows players to enjoy the overwhelming exhilaration of high-speed movement and high-tempo action using the soul chain. The music by the series' creator, Motoi Sakuraba, adds colour to this title.◆ Story
A long time ago......
The world was on the verge of destruction due to the doomsday prophecy "Ragnarok".
Odin, the All-Father, created Valkyrie, the Apostle of Salvation, with what little power he had left and entrusted her with the fate of the world.