It has been a while since Nihon Falcom’s classic RPG series received a sequel, but the next installment is just a month away. Fans of the series won’t have to wait until then to begin their next adventure with Adol Christin, however, as a free demo f0rYs 9: Monstrum Noxjust released. Those who want to give it a try can head over to thePlayStationStore and download it.
The newest installment of theYsseries takes a somewhat darker tone, with series protagonist Adol Christin gaining supernatural powers and becoming a Monstrum. Along with new companions, he must battle enemies from a shadowy dimension, as well as unravel the mysteries of the Monstrum curse within the city of Balduq.
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TheYsseries has been around since the 80s and has produced a number of games. While many of its themes, characters, and gameplay are similar, the series has managed to innovate throughout the years. The last title,Ys8:Lacrimosa of Dana,released in 2016 and was reviewed well by critics, remaining one of the best entries in the series. Those who enjoy theTalesorPersonagames will likely findYsranks amongthe best JRPGs to play.
The numbered titles follow Adol on his adventures across one timeline, but they aren’t always in order. For example,Ys 8takes place beforeYs7. The previous games don’t need to be played to enjoy any one title, but those who are new to the series and want to catch up with the story can follow agame-by-game guide to the Ys timeline. The PlayStation Store has a number of entries available to purchase and play.
NIS America announced late last year that a localized version ofYs 9: Monstrum Noxwould be arriving on the PS4 on July 26, 2025. It will also be releasing on the Nintendo Switch and PC little later on. Additionally, the announcement came with agameplay trailer forMonstrum Noxthat reveals parts of its story, and also showcases its darker tones.
Ys 9: Monstrum Noxwill release for the PlayStation 4 on July 28, 2025, and for PC and Switch in mid-2021.
