PRE-ORDER – pre-order window closes 20 December 2026. Retro-Bit expect finished stock in March 2027. We ship pre-orders as soon as stock reaches us.Saria's destiny is to save the world!
Born from the conflict between the elements, the land of Alphyrion is now threatened by monsters led by the dark mage Gado. The fortune teller Raza sees no other option than to give Orlov's young apprentice, Saria, three magical artifacts to fight the forces of Gado and free Alphyrion from his control. This magical adventure takes Saria through nine stages as she summons shooting stars, diamond arrows and silver comets to thwart evil and bring harmony back to the world.
Features:- First official release outside of Japan
- Newly localised into English by Nathan Deren, with translations by Jeff Nussbaum
- Lucent blue 16-bit cartridge for SEGA Genesis® and PAL Mega Drive consoles
- Individually numbered commemorative slipcover
- Genesis / Mega Drive style plastic game case with reversible cartridge inlay sleeve
- Full-colour instruction manual
- Exclusive artwork from DANMAKUMAN
- Region free – runs at 60Hz or 50Hz
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Release details:- Publisher: Retro-Bit Publishing (licensed from Toyo Recording Co., Ltd.)
- Platform: SEGA Genesis® / Mega Drive (16-bit cartridge)
- Players: 1
- Region: Region free
- Cartridge colour: Lucent blue
- Retro-Bit SKU: RB-CT-1045
- EAN/UPC: 849172018679
- Pre-order window: November – 20 December 2026
- Expected delivery: March 2027
Pre-order FAQs:What's included in this release?An individually numbered embellished slipcover, a Genesis / Mega Drive plastic game case with a reversible cartridge inlay sleeve, a full-colour instruction manual and a Lucent blue 16-bit cartridge for Genesis / Mega Drive consoles.
Which version do we supply?The Collector's Edition with the Lucent blue cartridge – the version carried by retailers generally. Limited Run Games customers receive an exclusive Dragon Fire red cartridge instead; that version is only available from Limited Run Games, not from us.
When will my pre-order ship?Retro-Bit expect to receive the finished product in March 2027, and we ship pre-orders as soon as stock reaches us. Dates on a release like this can move – we'll email you if they do.
How many will be made?The total run depends on how many are pre-ordered during the ordering window, which closes on 20 December 2026. Each copy is individually numbered on the slipcover, and the Certificate of Authenticity sticker shows the final total for both versions combined.
Will there be a reprint?Retro-Bit say this is a one-time run and they don't plan to make more once orders are fulfilled. Independent retailers will hold limited quantities after release, so the pre-order window is the reliable way to get one.
Is there a digital version or a release on other consoles?No. This is a physical re-release for compatible home consoles, and Retro-Bit have no current plans to release it on any other platform.
What consoles will run it?North American SEGA Genesis® consoles, PAL Mega Drive consoles (including UK and European machines), and most third-party consoles that can run Genesis / Mega Drive cartridges.
Is the game region free?Yes. Like Retro-Bit's previous releases, it's region free on any compatible console.
Does it run at 50Hz on PAL consoles?The game is multi-regional and runs at 60Hz (NTSC, North America) or 50Hz (PAL, Europe and Australia).
Can I play it on a Japanese Mega Drive?Not out of the box – the cartridge won't fit the differently shaped slot on a Japanese Mega Drive. Adapters and modifications exist, but Retro-Bit don't recommend them unless you're happy to permanently modify your console.
Will it damage my console?No. The cartridge uses a 5-volt chip to keep your console running as it should, and the insert points are bevelled with rounded edges so it slots in without damaging the pins in the cartridge slot.
What's different from the original release?The licensing has been updated for this release and the gameplay is unchanged. All in-game text has been fully translated into English by localiser Nathan Deren and translator Jeff Nussbaum.
Does it reuse an existing fan translation?No – it's a whole new translation. Jeff Nussbaum has worked on many entries in the Ys series and on The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, and Nathan Deren has worked with Retro-Bit on Psycho Dream, Undeadline and Undercover Cops.
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