New Details and a Trailer for Konami’s Upcoming JRPG – Rev. NOiR

Six months after its initial announcement, the Japanese company Konami has once again revealed more details to fans about its upcoming JRPG project. During Sony’s State of Play presentation in September, the studio announced an approximate release year and showed the game’s second trailer.

Rev. NOiR takes place in a fantasy world threatened by a mysterious phenomenon called the lightfall. It is a deadly anomaly resembling rain: every drop that falls on a living creature brings death. A new season of the lightfall is approaching, so humanity must find a way to stop the catastrophe before it destroys even more lands. The main character is a silent young man named Ash. His astral destiny commands him to “save countless people,” though he doesn’t know exactly what that means

The trailer showcases the classic turn-based combat system typical of JRPGs, though the developers have revealed very few details about it so far. The game’s incredibly beautiful visuals deserve special mention. Designed in an anime style, Rev. NOiR features vibrant effects during battles and animations for various skills.Konami is also focusing on the relationships between characters and the emotional aspect of the adventure. The company aims to combine classic JRPG elements a party-based journey, character development, and an epic story with modern presentation and a combat system.

According to the announcement, the game is scheduled for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, though an exact date has not yet been set. You can also learn more about the plot and see which games Rev. NOiR is being compared to.