Software:Ariana and the Elder Codex
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| Developer(s) | Hyde |
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| Director(s) | Aoki Hiroshi |
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| Release | Switch, PS4, PS5
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| Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
Script error: The function "nihongo_foot" does not exist. is an action role-playing game developed by Hyde and published by Compile Heart and Idea Factory International. It was released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on 21 August 2025. In the game, Ariana must repair the Seven Hero Codices and restore magic to the world.
Development and release
Ariana and the Elder Codex was directed by Aoki Hiroshi, who developed Rune Factory 5, Rune Factory 4 Special, Dariusburst, and Psychic Force.[1] The game was developed for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.[2]
The game was first revealed in January 2025 in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu.[1] It was one of the seven titles included in Compile Heart's 2025 lineup.[3] It was released by Compile Heart on 21 August 2025 in Japan.[4] Idea Factory International published the international release on 24 March 2026. The console versions will be available both physically and digitally, and the Windows version will be newly launched via Steam.[5][6][7]
Reception
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The Famitsu reviewers rated the game 31 out of 40.[8]
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Romano, Sal (29 January 2025). "Compile Heart announces side-scrolling action RPG Magical Librarian Ariana: The Book of Seven Heroes for PS5, PS4, and Switch". https://www.gematsu.com/2025/01/compile-heart-announces-side-scrolling-action-rpg-magical-librarian-ariana-the-book-of-seven-heroes-for-ps5-ps4-and-switch.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (23 April 2025). "Magical Librarian Ariana: The Books of the Seven Heroes first details, screenshots". https://www.gematsu.com/2025/04/magical-librarian-ariana-the-books-of-the-seven-heroes-first-details-screenshots.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (29 January 2025). "Compile Heart 2025 lineup trailer". https://www.gematsu.com/2025/01/compile-heart-2025-lineup-trailer.
- ↑ Fuller, Alex (19 May 2025). "Magical Librarian Ariana: The Books of the Seven Heroes Gets August Japanese Date". https://rpgamer.com/2025/05/magical-librarian-ariana-the-books-of-the-seven-heroes-gets-august-japanese-date/.
- ↑ Madnani, Mikhail (22 January 2026). "Ariana and the Elder Codex story trailer released, physical pre-order bonus bookmark revealed". https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19417-ariana-and-the-elder-codex-story-trailer-english-physical-release-bonus.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (16 December 2025). "Ariana and the Elder Codex launches March 24, 2026 in the west for PS5, PS4, and Switch; in spring 2026 for PC". https://www.gematsu.com/2025/12/ariana-and-the-elder-codex-launches-march-24-2026-in-the-west-for-ps5-ps4-and-switch-in-spring-2026-for-pc.
- ↑ Lindsay. "IFI announces a March 2026 launch date for Ariana and the Elder Codex". https://www.digitallydownloaded.net/2025/12/ifi-announces-a-march-2026-launch-date-for-ariana-and-the-elder-codex.html.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Romano, Sal (6 August 2025). "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1910". https://www.gematsu.com/2025/08/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1910.
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