Fate/EXTRA Record launches January 28, 2027 for PS5, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, and PC
Moving beyond a simple remaster, the title introduces a strategic command battle system and an intelligence-gathering loop to uncover the True Names of rival Servants.
The first RPG in the Fate series debuted on July 22, 2010, as a title bound to the hardware of the PlayStation Portable. Aniplex, Meteorise, and TYPE-MOON are releasing Fate/EXTRA Record, an experience described as an extensive recreation rather than a simple remaster. The project will launch worldwide on January 28, 2027, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
The 2027 release follows a protracted development cycle marked by multiple delays. First announced in 2020, the game was originally intended for a 2025 release, but Siliconera reports that various issues pushed the launch back two years. Developers have redrawn character graphics and expanded the story scenario to use a larger budget and modern technology.
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At the center of the game is a "Spiritron" virtual world called SE.RA.PH, constructed on the moon following the discovery of a supercomputer. Within this digital environment, 128 of the world's top hackers — capable of transforming their souls into Spiritrons — are selected as Masters. They compete in a seven-round tournament known as the Holy Grail War to claim an omnipotent wish-granting device created by the Moon Cell.
Players assume the role of a second-year high school student at Tsukumihara Academy who suffers from amnesia and must fight alongside a contracted Servant, a materialized soul of a legendary historical figure. These Servants are divided into seven classes, including Saber, Archer, and Caster.
The most significant mechanical departure from the 2010 original is the transition to a strategic deck-building command battle system. Rather than relying on brute force, players must build combinations using command cards and leverage the Mystic Code for battle assistance. This tactical shift is integrated into an "Information War" loop: players explore dungeons to gather intelligence on rival Masters.
The objective of this intelligence gathering is to uncover the "True Names" of opposing Servants. According to Nintendoeverything, revealing a True Name unlocks an enemy's specific weakness, providing a decisive advantage in the final confrontation.
Pricing and availability vary across the supported platforms. While the game is listed at $59.99 for most consoles and PC (where it is also priced at 59.99 EUR), the version for the Nintendo Switch 2 is priced higher at $69.99.
The release includes four distinct editions, with physical versions distributed by XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe for PS5, Switch, and Switch 2.
| Edition | Format | Key Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Physical | Base game |
| Limited | Physical | Base game, 3-disc soundtrack (75 tracks) in SteelBook case, and creator-annotated art book |
| Digital Standard | Digital | Base game |
| Digital Deluxe | Digital | Base game, DLC outfits, DLC arranged BGM pack, digital soundtrack, and digital art book |
The soundtrack for the Limited and Digital Deluxe editions includes 75 tracks, featuring original compositions by Terui Yoshimasa and Haga Keita alongside arranged tracks from the original 2010 game. These arranged pieces can be played in-game via a phonograph located in the player's room.
The game will support Japanese audio with subtitles in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
Technical specifics and a deeper game introduction will be provided during a special program premiering on the TYPE-MOON YouTube channel on September 4 at 20:00 JST. The program will be narrated by Atsushi Abe and Yui Ishikawa, the voice actors for the Protagonist.
Development and Production Credits
The shift from the 2010 PSP original to the 2027 release involves a collaboration between TYPE-MOON and TYPE-MOON studio BB. The project is steered by a specific creative team, with Kinoko Nasu handling the original story and scenario and Takashi Takeuchi providing original character concepts. Planning and direction are led by Kazuya Niino, while Arco Wada is responsible for character design.
Siliconera notes that the release date was revealed during the State of Play Japan September 2026 presentation. This announcement serves as a resolution to a timeline that began with the project's first reveal in 2020. While the game was intended for a 2025 debut, various issues necessitated the two-year delay.
The narrative takes place outside of the main Fate series storyline, functioning as a spin-off. Because the recreation includes a comprehensive art book with creator notes, Nintendoeverything advises players to wait until they have completed the game before reading the material to avoid significant spoilers.
The immediate next step for interested players is the "Game Introduction and Latest Information" program. This special presentation, featuring narrators Atsushi Abe and Yui Ishikawa, premieres on the TYPE-MOON YouTube channel on September 4, 2026, at 20:00 JST.
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