E3 2021: Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Comes to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC in 2022

Written by Brandon Hofer on June 15, 2021

News: A new Final Fantasy game is on the way but it is different from any other game in the franchise you have played before.

Square Enix revealed at E3 that Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin, is currently in development.. The new action RPG has been made in collaboration with Team Ninja from Koei Tecmo Games, creators of the Ninja Gaiden and Nioh series, and brings a new vision to the Final Fantasy series. Players will be able to purchase Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC in 2022.

The Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Trial Version was also announced during the E3 showcase, which gives players the opportunity to experience a taste of the full game centering on Jack and his allies—Ash and Jed—as they throw open the gates to the Chaos Shrine. Burning with the resolve to defeat Chaos, and with the memories of their struggle buried deep in their hearts, are they the foretold Warriors of Light?

Players of the Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Trial Version can explore this dark fantasy world as they battle an array of iconic monsters from the Final Fantasy series, using powerful spells and abilities from a sample of jobs including warrior, dragoon and black mage.

“While it is Final Fantasy, it feels different—but there's no doubt that the blood of Final Fantasy runs through its veins,” said Tetsuya Nomura, Creative Producer for Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin. “We've undertaken the challenge of finding this difficult middle ground for this mature and stylish title. We need a little time until we're able to complete it, and while the battle system is a bloody one, it does link to the story, so I hope you'll use this opportunity to give it a try.”

“I'm truly happy to be involved with a new Final Fantasy, and a title connected to its origin at that,” said Fumihiko Yasuda, Head of Team Ninja at Koei Tecmo Games. “Using the feedback that the players provide after playing the trial version, all of us at Team NINJA will work to make this a title that meets the expectations of not only action game fans, but also Final Fantasy series fans around the world!”

The Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Trial Version is available now for free on PS5 through June 24th, 2021 7:59 p.m. (PDT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST). You can download the Stranger OF Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Trial Version for PS5 from the PlayStation Store.

In addition, players who download and play Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Trial Version are invited to participate in a survey to provide feedback to the development team on their play experience, helping to shape the outcome of the game. The survey is open now through June 30th, 2021 7:59 a.m. (PDT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST) and will be accessible from the menu screen of the trial version.

Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC in 2022. Take a look at the trailer below and then tell us what you think. Will you be playing the trial version?