Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan release date set

Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan will launch for 3DS in North America on February 26, 2013, Atlus has announced. Pre-order bonuses will include a limited edition art book and music CD.

The art book, which will showcase the game’s colorful imagery, will contain an exclusive piece of artwork from Alexandra Douglass inspired by the game’s fantasy world. Preview the book here. The “Rough Drafts & Outtakes” CD will display composer Yuzo Koshiro’s early arrangements used in creating the game’s final score, and also include tracks that did not make it into the final selection.

Find a story and gameplay summary for Etrian Odyssey IV below, courtesy of Atlus:

For centuries, the tree Yggdrasil has been a constant presence in the lives of the people of Tharsis. It looms on the horizon, invisible from everywhere in the city, but its roots are in a far-off land where no one has ventured until the Outland Count of Tharsis sponsors an Explorers Guild to reach Yggdrasil and discover its secrets. Prepare to board your skyship and set out into the clouds in search of treasure, glory, and the answer to Tharsis’ oldest mystery.

Etrian Odyssey IV brings enhanced graphics and 3D effects, more immersive 3D dungeons, and upgradeable skyships that let players travel and battle among the clouds. Players can utilize 3DS’ bottom touch screen to chart out a path and create maps to aid in the team’s survival of the dangers that await. The game delivers deep character creation and party customization options, and an all-new casual play option will provide greater accessibility for novice players. Additionally, guild card and character trading functionality will be available through the 3DS StreetPass feature.