Classic Chrono Trigger Talent Returns: Another Eden Begins Gets Western Physical Release in 2027

JRPG collectors and physical media enthusiasts have a massive reason to celebrate. Renowned publisher Aksys Games has officially announced that it will bring a physical edition of Another Eden Begins to the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 in the West in 2027.

Developed by Studio Prisma, a specialized division of Wright Flyer Studios (WFS), this premium, console-native reimagining of the beloved mobile hit Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space delivers a complete, standalone adventure. While players around the globe can dive into the digital version starting September 17, 2026, on the Steam Store and the Nintendo eShop, purists will want to hold out for Aksys’ premium physical release.

Key Game Information

• Game Title: Another Eden Begins
• Developer: Studio Prisma (Wright Flyer Studios)
• Western Physical Publisher: Aksys Games
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC via Steam
• Digital Release Date: September 17, 2026
• Western Physical Release Window: 2027
• Genre: Time-traveling JRPG
• Official Social Media Account: Studio Prisma on X

When is the Another Eden Begins Western Physical Release Date?

The physical release of Another Eden Begins is scheduled to hit retail shelves in the West in 2027. While Japanese players will get a physical version alongside the global digital launch on September 17, 2026, Western players must wait a bit longer to secure their cartridges.

Aksys Games has promised to share exact retail pre-order details, special editions, and pricing closer to the physical release window. In the meantime, you can keep an eye out for physical listing updates directly on the Aksys Games Online Store.

What is the Story and Gameplay of Another Eden Begins?

If you miss the golden age of 1990s Japanese role-playing games, Another Eden Begins is designed specifically for you. The game features an epic, world-spanning narrative written by legendary scenario writer Masato Kato, famous for directing the masterpiece Chrono Trigger and writing Xenogears. To make the package even sweeter, the game’s soundtrack is composed by Yasunori Mitsuda alongside Procyon Studio, bringing the same magical musical chemistry that defined Chrono Cross.

The story follows a young swordsman named Aldo and his sister Feinne, who live a peaceful life in the isolated village of Baruoki. This peace is shattered when the fearsome Beast King abducts Feinne to harness her dormant, world-altering powers. During his desperate rescue attempt, a tear in spacetime throws Aldo 800 years into the future.

To save his sister and preserve the timeline, Aldo must travel across three major eras:

• Antiquity (20,000 BC): A natural paradise protected by the four great elementals, where humanity lives alongside nature and spirits.
• The Present (300 AD): The age of the Kingdom of Miglance, heavily reliant on a mysterious crystalized energy source called prisma.
• The Future (1,100 AD): A world where the surface has been left uninhabitable, forcing humanity to escape to Elzion, a gleaming floating metropolis.

What are the Main Features of this Console Version?

Unlike the original mobile version, Another Eden Begins is custom-built as a premium, buy-to-play console experience. The game features:

• No Microtransactions: Enjoy the complete, uninterrupted single-player campaign without the free-to-play mechanics.
• Fully Voiced Story: The entire main narrative is brought to life with complete English voiceovers from the original cast.
• Over 10 Different Endings: Upon finishing the main story, players can access a robust New Game+ mode. Taking your upgraded party through the campaign again allows you to make different choices, leading to over 10 unique branch points and endings.
• Turn-Based Combat: Build a balanced party from 18 unique companion characters, managing roles and synergy to charge your Another Force gauge and freeze enemies in their tracks.

If you cannot wait until 2027 for the physical cartridge, you can play the original free-to-play title, Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space, on mobile devices or wishlist the new version via the Steam Store ahead of its September digital debut. Console pre-orders will go live on the Nintendo eShop closer to the digital release date.