Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection is coming to the Nintendo Switch and Steam on June 1st, 2023 and Atlus has released more details on Etrian Odyssey II HD, one of the three titles in the collection.

Here are the new details that can be found in Etrian Odyssey II:

“In the far reaches of the northern continent lies High Lagaard. Legends say that there is a floating castle beyond Yggdrasil, the tree at the heart of the city. One day, a massive, labyrinthine dungeon containing mysterious ruins and unknown plants and animals was discovered inside Yggdrasil. High Lagaard’s Duke traveled to every corner of the continent in order to investigate the Labyrinth and uncover the truth behind the floating castle. Discover the secrets behind the Labyrinth and a legend about a flying castle! The stage is set for a brand new adventure in High Lagaard.”

12 Different Classes

The Labyrinth can be challenged by a party of five members, whose classes and portraits can be chosen by the player. There are a total of twelve classes in Etrian Odyssey II HD: nine classes from the original and three all-new classes. Each class has also been given a new portrait in the HD remasters, for a total of five portraits per class.

Here are the three brand new classes added to Etrian Odyssey II HD:

Gunner

• Elemental type
• Backline
• Gunners specialize in long-distance, elemental attacks using firearms.
• Force Skill: Riot Gun – Has a high chance of stunning an enemy.

War Magus

• Specialist support type
• Balanced
• War magi are wayfarers who utilize shamanic powers to heal and destroy.
• Force Skill: Invoke – Heals party HP and ups elemental resistance.

Beast

• Defensive type
• Front line
• Beasts are dependable allies who protect the team with their claws and fangs.
• Force Skill: Salivals – Heals the party’s HP and status ailments.

Force Skills

Each class has access to Force Skills from the beginning. Unlike ordinary skills, Force Skills do not require TP to be used. Instead, they can be activated when the Force gauge is maxed out. This gauge fills up when performing certain actions during the battle, such as attacking, using skills, defending, and taking damage from enemies.

Traps inside the Labyrinth

While many useful things can be found in the Labyrinth, like giant crates filled with items or Geomagnetic Poles, there are also many traps and obstacles scattered throughout that will impede your exploration. At times, you may be forced to step into a trap to open up a new path. Whenever you encounter one of these obstacles, make sure to mark it on your map with an icon.

Inside the Labyrinth are giant crates filled with items. They are not guarded by monsters or booby-trapped, so open them up right away when you see them!

Geomagnetic Poles connect the town to the Labyrinth and act as save points. After you’ve used a Pole to return to town, you can warp back to the Pole from town.

There are hidden passages tucked away in some of the walls and discovering them will unlock convenient shortcuts. Some doors are locked and can only be opened by activating some sort of mechanism.

Some parts of the floor in The Labyrinth may be icy. Stepping on them will make you slide in that direction until you bump into something or the ice ends. There are also hazardous sections of the floor that will damage you if you step on them, so make sure to explore with the utmost caution.

Locations That Will Assist You Throughout Your Adventure

The town contains plenty of helpful places that will aid you in your journey.

• Flaus Inn – Staying overnight at the inn will recover your party’s HP and TP. Items can also be stored away here.
• Lagaard Hospital – You can treat your status ailments here, including ones that will not recover naturally like “death” or “petrify”.
• Sitoth Trading – A store that manufactures, sells, and purchases weapons and items.
• Stickleback Bar – A place where adventurers can take on requests, like defeating certain monsters or gathering specific materials. These quests will offer rewards upon completing them, such as money or valuable items.
• Explorers Guild – You can register adventurers, form a party, and reorganize your party members at the guild. The Guildmaster will also give you adventuring tips if you speak to her.
• Duke’s Palace – After arriving in town and being granted permission to explore the Labyrinth, you will occasionally receive missions from the palace during important points in the story.

Pre-ordering will get you guest characters from other Atlus titles

 

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The “Character Portrait DLC Set” pre-order allows players to change the appearances of their adventurers to those of beloved ATLUS characters. This is a free DLC that will be available for a limited time.

The costume for the set include:

• Ringo (Soul Hackers 2) Joker (Persona 5)
• Demi-Fiend (Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne) Teddie (Persona 4)
• Nahobino (Shin Megami Tensei V) Aigis (Persona 3)

Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection will be available for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on the 1st of June 2023.