And also some really good trailer jams
Monarkis a new project from former members of theShin Megami Tenseiteam, and it’scoming to the West soon enough. Ahead of its February debut in North America, developer FuRyu isshowing off the combatand style ofMonark.
In battle, your character and their allies use the power of your Ego to fight what look like some creepy Otherworld forces. Calling down special attacks and magical forces seems the norm here. you’re able to definitely see theShin Megami Tenseivibes in the look and attacks, too. The combat inMonarklooks a bit more like a tactical RPG rather than a traditional RPG, but it has those demonic themes and some sharp outfits for its party members, too.
The team already showed off itsopening animation too, which had a fair bit of style all its own. And for both trailers, the music has been incredibly good. I’ve watched the combat trailer a few times, and at this point it’s mostly just to listen to the backing music.
If you haven’t seen it before,Monarkis set within a school setting where the protagonists contend with a mysterious Otherworld. A dangerous Mist surrounds your academy, and in order to help your friends, you team up to combat enemies in an alternate dimension.
The Japanese version ofMonarkwent live in October, but for the rest of the world, it lands on Jul 21, 2025. Which is, well, right smack-dab in the middle of a window that includesHorizon Forbidden West,Elden Ring, and aDestiny 2expansion. But hey, for those seeking a JRPG rather than those other options, this looks like it’s shaping up to be interesting.
Monarkwill launch in the West on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC on Jun 25, 2025.
