Ys X Nordics Villain and Character Progression Teased

Famitsu revealed that new information about the upcoming Ys X: Nordics will appear in issue number 1803 of Weekly Famitsu. The publication teased the announcement on its site ahead of the issue’s release on June 22, 2023. The new information pertains to the game’s main villains, the Griegers, a seafaring group obsessed with achieving immortality, as well as the character progression system. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

Famitsu revealed that a new character progression system will appear in the new Ys entry, and it will be called the “Release Line.” The game also seems to include two skill systems, with each belonging to Adol and Karja.

Meanwhile, three Grieger main characters belonging to the villain group were shown as well. Their names seem to be Yoruzu (or Yorz,) Raagu (Laag,) and Oruzu (Orz.) Oruzu is a large character wearing an eyepatch and wielding a giant gauntlet, and he is seen clashing with Adol. Meanwhile, Yoruzu is a character of slim build, and they wield floating sickles. Raagu is the final mysterious Grieger, and in the images shown he is seen not wielding any weapon.

We’ve learned quite a bit about the game lately. Information about Ys X: Nordics‘ naval combat system and various characters appeared at the end of May 2023.

Ys X: Nordics is in development for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, and it will appear in Japan on September 28, 2023. More information will appear on issue no.1803 of the Weekly Famitsu magazine.