Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Deep Dive:Introducing the Story and Classes from “Etrian Odyssey III HD”

Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection is coming to the Nintendo Switch™ and Steam on  June 1, 2023. Here’s the latest on Etrian Odyssey II HD, one of the three titles in the collection. Today,  we’ll be delving into the story and classes that appear in Etrian Odyssey III HD! 

About the Etrian Odyssey Series 

Etrian Odyssey is a 3D dungeon-crawling RPG series where players select five adventurers from a  variety of classes and combine their skills to search for an immense treasure sleeping within a vast  labyrinth, all while creating a unique and personalized map. 

The labyrinths are complex and inhabited by fierce monsters. Reach their inner depths by tracking  your path on a fresh map, taking notes of any hidden shortcuts, plants, minerals, and treasure chests  you encounter on the way. 

Etrian Odyssey Origin Collections features three adventures with newly added quality-of-life elements  such as difficulty selection, auto-mapping function, and more. Additionally, the labyrinths have been  born anew with vibrant, high-definition graphics.

The Game Mechanics Have Evolved Even Further in Etrian Odyssey III HD! 

“South of the great continents, beyond the sea, lies the ocean city of Armoroad. 

Legend has it that part of the city sunk without warning a century ago to the bottom of the ocean,  taking with it untold technology that is now lost to mankind. 

Intrigued by the legend, many explorers gathered in Armoroad, all hoping to challenge the  undersea labyrinth. But so far, none have found the fabled sunken city. 

Set sail to Armoroad to navigate the Yggdrasil Labyrinth, find the drowned city, and win fortune and  glory! Find unprecedented ruins and traverse the undersea labyrinth to secure wealth and fame!” 

Everything You Need to Know About the Revamped Classes in Etrian Odyssey III HD 

The Labyrinth can be challenged by a party of five members, whose classes and portraits can be  chosen by the player. The classes from Etrian Odyssey I and Etrian Odyssey II have had a complete  makeover! Choose between one of the twelve classes available and assign a class to each of your  party members. 

Each class has also been given a new portrait in the HD remasters, for a total of five portraits per class!

Front-Line Classes 

• Gladiator (offensive type) 

Courageous and strong, they  eschew armor to display their  trained bodies and fight with  swords and hammers. 

  

• Buccaneer (combo attacker type) 

These descendants of pirates  learned to fight in gangs,  supporting each other rather  than dueling. 

• Shogun  (offensive/support type) 

A far eastern general who  dictates tactics, but also takes  a direct approach with its two swords. 

• Yggdroid (balanced offensive type) 

An anti-evil weapon made by  Yggdrasil and the Abyssal King. Its  power is unmatched by any human.

*The shogun and yggdroid classes can be unlocked by fulfilling certain conditions. 

Versatile Classes 

• Sovereign (support type) 

Those of royal blood from  kingdoms large and small.  Their orders raise morale to turn the tide. 

  

• Hoplite (defensive type) 

Their golden armor gives them  unequalled defense, while their  spears provide a strong offense. 

• Monk (healer type) 

With the power of qi, they can  both heal and inflict wounds.  Their bare hands are stronger  than weapons.

• Ninja (offensive/specialist type) 

They hide in shadows and  use the art of ninpo, the  advanced practice of which  can create duplicates. 

Back-Line Classes 

• Zodiac (elemental type) 

Scientific magicians who  manipulate the etheric energy  of the stars. Highly valuable in  battle. 

• Wildling (summoner type) 

Their rapport with the beasts  gives them command over many  animals. Some can even control lions. 

• Farmer (explorer type) 

These farmers seek to apply  their wisdom to navigating the  Labyrinth despite their clumsiness in battle.

• Arbalist (offensive type) 

Experts in giant bows and  cannons as big as they are,  the fire-power they provide is  a worthy asset. 

An Adventure Guide for Etrian Odyssey III HD! Expand Your Adventurers’ Horizons with  Subclasses 

In Etrian Odyssey III HD, subclasses will be unlocked once you progress past a certain point in the  story. When an adventurer is assigned a subclass, they will be able to learn a second set of skills.  Each class can only be assigned one subclass. Use them wisely to give yourself an edge in your  journey through the Labyrinth! 

You can make up for the farmer subclass’s shortcomings by combining it with a combat-oriented class  or a high-agility class (like the buccaneer or ninja). Use subclasses to accentuate your tactics. 

Master Common Skills and Limit Skills! 

Each class has Common Skills and Limit Skills, in addition to their Main Skills. 

 

Common Skills 

Seven skills that can be acquired by any class. They mostly consist of raising maximum HP and TP, earning experience without being in a party, or giving boosts outside of battle. These skills have no prerequisites and can be obtained as soon as you have the required skill points. 

Limit Skills 

Skills that can be acquired after obtaining a special item. They can be used once the Limit Gauge  has been maxed out from performing actions in battle. Each skill can be equipped to a number of  adventurers and their effects range from powerful attacks to recovery and support. Limit Skills can  quickly turn the tides of a battle, so learn to use them effectively!

In the next update, we will provide details about sailing the open seas. Stay tuned! 

Pre-Order Now to Receive an Early-Bird Bonus! – Character Portrait DLC Set 

The “Character Portrait DLC Set” Early-Bird Bonus DLC for “Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection” (3- game bundle) 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. Get the Early-Bird Bonus  and explore the Labyrinth with your favorite ATLUS characters! 

Character Portrait DLC Set Overview: 

・ DLC: Etrian Odyssey HD Atlus Collaboration Character Portraits

・ DLC: Etrian Odyssey II HD ATLUS Collaboration Character Portraits

・ DLC：Etrian Odyssey III HD ATLUS Collaboration Character Portraits 

*Images shown are for illustrative purposes only. Contents and specifications are subject to change without prior  notice. 

**Customers who purchase each title separately will receive a playable character from each title as an “Early-Bird  Bonus”. 

***All images shown are obtained from Japanese versions of the games which are still under development. 

Product Information:

Title	Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection
Release Date	6/1/2023 (Thu)
Platform	Nintendo Switch™／PC(Steam)  *Only digital versions of the game will be available on PC (Steam)
Website	atlus.com/etrianorigins
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