[G-MODE Archives+] The 'Phantom' RPG Revived After 20 Years! Bandai Namco's 'Xenosaga Pied Piper' to Launch on Nintendo Switch on April 30th!
G-MODE announced that the RPG 'Xenosaga Pied Piper,' originally released for feature phones in 2006, will be ported to Nintendo Switch on April 30th. This title explores the origins of the series' core character Ziggy and is highly anticipated by fans.
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G-MODE Corporation (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Seiichiro Kato) has announced that "Xenosaga Pied Piper," a title from Bandai Namco Entertainment, will be released for Nintendo Switch™ on April 30th (Thursday) as part of the "G-MODE Archives+" restoration project. This project faithfully reproduces feature phone game apps for current consumer gaming consoles.
Announced during the "G-MODE Archives 6th Anniversary Special Broadcast" on April 16th (Thursday), the Nintendo Switch version of "Xenosaga Pied Piper" has generated significant buzz. Previously only playable on feature phones and long considered a "phantom" title, its revival has been strongly requested by fans.
The game delves into the past of "Ziggy," a core popular character from the home console version of the "Xenosaga" series, depicting an important story that leads directly into the main plot.
Also, a Steam version is planned for release. Further details regarding the release date will be announced in due course.
■About G-MODE Archives+ "Xenosaga Pied Piper"
A special task force captain chasing the brutal killer "Voyager." What is the past of the cyborg "Ziggy," who was once human?
This work is a port of the title released in 2006 for feature phones in Bandai Namco Entertainment's popular RPG series "Xenosaga." It complements "Xenosaga Episode I [Der Wille zur Macht]" and "Xenosaga Episode II [Jenseits von Gut und Böse]," leading into "Xenosaga Episode III [Also sprach Zarathustra]."
In this title, "Ziggy," who appeared as a cyborg in the main series, takes the lead role. The story centers around 100 years prior, when he was still human and serving as "Jan Sauer" in a counter-terrorism mission for the Federation Police. The story progresses through dialogue, exploration, and combat, unfolding episodes that unravel some of the many mysteries scattered throughout the "Xenosaga" series. Can the special investigation team led by Jan stop the atrocities of the killer codenamed "Voyager"?
■Characters
- Jan Sauer (Age: 30, Male): A calm and collected investigator and squad leader at the Federation Police Special Operations Command. Future Ziggy.
- Melisse Ortmann (Age: 23, Female): A rookie investigator. Serious with a strong sense of justice.
- Erich Weber (Age: 28, Male): Supports members diving via U.M.N. as an operator.
- Michael Ortmann (Age: 27, Male): AU.M.N. operator with extensive network knowledge.
- Lactis (Apparent Age: 25, Male): An early model Realian specialized in data collection and analysis.
- BUGSS: A combat support robot older than Realiens, featuring a simulated boy personality via AI.
■Product Overview
[Title] G-MODE Archives+ Xenosaga Pied Piper
[Price] 1,800 JPY (tax included)
[Genre] RPG
[Supported Platforms] Nintendo Switch, Steam
Announced during the "G-MODE Archives 6th Anniversary Special Broadcast" on April 16th (Thursday), the Nintendo Switch version of "Xenosaga Pied Piper" has generated significant buzz. Previously only playable on feature phones and long considered a "phantom" title, its revival has been strongly requested by fans.
The game delves into the past of "Ziggy," a core popular character from the home console version of the "Xenosaga" series, depicting an important story that leads directly into the main plot.
Also, a Steam version is planned for release. Further details regarding the release date will be announced in due course.
■About G-MODE Archives+ "Xenosaga Pied Piper"
A special task force captain chasing the brutal killer "Voyager." What is the past of the cyborg "Ziggy," who was once human?
This work is a port of the title released in 2006 for feature phones in Bandai Namco Entertainment's popular RPG series "Xenosaga." It complements "Xenosaga Episode I [Der Wille zur Macht]" and "Xenosaga Episode II [Jenseits von Gut und Böse]," leading into "Xenosaga Episode III [Also sprach Zarathustra]."
In this title, "Ziggy," who appeared as a cyborg in the main series, takes the lead role. The story centers around 100 years prior, when he was still human and serving as "Jan Sauer" in a counter-terrorism mission for the Federation Police. The story progresses through dialogue, exploration, and combat, unfolding episodes that unravel some of the many mysteries scattered throughout the "Xenosaga" series. Can the special investigation team led by Jan stop the atrocities of the killer codenamed "Voyager"?
■Characters
- Jan Sauer (Age: 30, Male): A calm and collected investigator and squad leader at the Federation Police Special Operations Command. Future Ziggy.
- Melisse Ortmann (Age: 23, Female): A rookie investigator. Serious with a strong sense of justice.
- Erich Weber (Age: 28, Male): Supports members diving via U.M.N. as an operator.
- Michael Ortmann (Age: 27, Male): AU.M.N. operator with extensive network knowledge.
- Lactis (Apparent Age: 25, Male): An early model Realian specialized in data collection and analysis.
- BUGSS: A combat support robot older than Realiens, featuring a simulated boy personality via AI.
■Product Overview
[Title] G-MODE Archives+ Xenosaga Pied Piper
[Price] 1,800 JPY (tax included)
[Genre] RPG
[Supported Platforms] Nintendo Switch, Steam