Story
Long ago, Ragnarok—the End Times—loomed upon the realms. The All-Father Odin, with the last of his strength, created an emissary of redemption, Valkyrie; her sole task the salvation of a doomed world. And thence began the tale of a new Valkyrie.
About —In an unjust world, what will you choose?—
Valkyrie Elysium is the latest title in the Valkyrie series that depicts the “death of humankind” and “the existence of gods” with a unique worldview based on Norse mythology. Motoi Sakuraba’s masterful tracks enhance the new Valkyrie world drawn in high end graphics. As the first action RPG of its series, it retains the familiar special attacks and combo system while taking it to the next level with a new three-dimensional, fast paced battle system.
Characters Valkyrie (voiced by Holli Dempsey in English, Akari Kitou in Japanese) “If the will to fight still lingers within you, then accept my offer and join me.” The protagonist of this title. Summoned by Odin to save the world, she is tasked with the mission of purifying the souls roaming Midgard. Odin (voiced by Michael Shaeffer in English, Kenjiro Tsuda in Japanese) “I, Odin the All-Father, command you… Become my tool of intervention, and save this world from doom.” The supreme god of all things. He is unable to move freely after being injured in battle with Fenrir. Fenrir (voiced by Kate Kennedy in English, Ryuusei Nakao in Japanese) “So we meet at last, little Valkyrie. Oh, how I have longed for this moment…” Harbors an immense hatred towards Odin and pulls strings behind the scenes in order to take everything from him. ??? “Oh, you poor soul. Well, if you wish to die, I am happy to oblige!” A mysterious woman who appears in the way of Valkyrie and her cohorts time and time again. She is clad in black armor, but also appears to be a Valkyrie…
Game System
Einherjar
Einherjar are spirits that serve Valkyrie. In this title, the story revolves around the dynamics between Valkyrie and Einherjar. In battle, they fight alongside Valkyrie, and play a supporting role, assisting in combos and imbuing elements while summoned. By using Einherjar skillfully, players can gain the advantage in battle.
—Eygon (voiced by Stewart Clarke in English, Tetsu Inada in Japanese) An Einherjar that fights with a large sword. When alive, he was a knight serving a certain country.
—Cypher (voiced by Angus Imrie in English, Akira Ishida in Japanese) An Einherjar that wields a bow and dual blades. A former slave trader.
Key Features
Worldview – A scenario that depicts the unjustness and irrationality of the world within a unique worldview based on Norse mythology.
Soundtrack – The music for this title is handled by Motoi Sakuraba, who has composed the soundtracks for all the titles in this series.
Battle – As the first action RPG in the series, the battles have evolved to become intuitive and three-dimensional. Along with Einherjar who fight alongside Valkyrie, familiar special moves from the series and combo systems are still in place. On top of this, new elements have been added to allow players to enjoy a variety of action packed and engaging battles.
Upgrade and Customization Features – Upgrade your weapons, skills, and Einherjar / Divine Arts combos to customize your playstyle.
Product Lineup
Physical Edition
Release Date: September 29, 2022
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4
Price: $59.99
Pre-Order Bonus: Valkyrie Elysium Avatar
PlayStation Store Digital Edition
Release Date: September 29, 2022
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4
Price: $59.99
Pre-Order Bonus: Weapon: Alscir: Sword of the God of Light
PlayStation Store Digital Deluxe Edition
Release Date: September 29, 2022
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4
Price: $74.99
Content:
Valkyrie Elysium (digital edition)
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth (digital edition) (playable from 00:00 on September 29, 2022)
Weapon: Svartaljr: Sword of the Goddess of the Underworld
Valkyrie Elysium 72 hours early access (playable from 00:00 on September 26, 2022)
Steam Edition
Release Date: November 11, 2022
Platforms: PC (Steam)
Price: $49.99
Pre-Order Bonus:
Original wallpapers
Valkyrie Elysium 72 hours early access
Steam Digital Deluxe Edition
Release Date: November 11, 2022
Platforms: PC (Steam)
Price: $54.99
Content:
Valkyrie Elysium (digital edition)
Weapon: Svartaljr: Sword of the Goddess of the Underworld
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