LIVE A LIVE (2022) – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

LIVE A LIVE Box Art
Publisher
Square Enix, Nintendo (Switch)
Developer
Square Enix
Platforms
Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC
Release Date
22 July 2022: WW: Switch | 27 April 2023: WW: PC, PS4, PS5
Genre
Role Playing

Game Overview:

LIVE A LIVE is a turn-based role playing game developed by Square Enix.

It is a ground-up remake of the 1994 SNES game of the same name, which never released outside of Japan. The remake uses an HD-2D visual style, similar to Octopath Traveler.

Latest Updates For LIVE A LIVE

LIVE A LIVE is Out Now on PC, PS4, and PS5

LIVE A LIVE is Out Now on PC, PS4, and PS5

The HD-2D remake of classic SNES RPG LIVE A LIVE is no longer exclusive to the Nintendo Switch, now being officially out on PC, PS4 and PS5.

LIVE A LIVE Coming to PS4, PS5 and PC on April 27th

LIVE A LIVE Coming to PS4, PS5 and PC on April 27th

A free demo is available for PS4 and PS5 and goes live later today on Steam. Pre-orders also receive a 20 percent discount.

LIVE A LIVE Has Shipped Over 500,000 Units

LIVE A LIVE Has Shipped Over 500,000 Units

The HD-2D Nintendo Switch remake has crossed 500,000 units in digital sales and worldwide shipments, Square Enix has announced.

LIVE A LIVE Debuts on Top of Weekly Japanese Sales Charts

LIVE A LIVE Debuts on Top of Weekly Japanese Sales Charts

LIVE A LIVE has posted decent numbers in the Japanese charts upon launch, but has seen lower sales than Square Enix's previous HD-2D games.

Horizon Forbidden West is Back on Top in Weekly UK Retail Charts, LIVE A LIVE Debuts at No. 6

Horizon Forbidden West is Back on Top in Weekly UK Retail Charts, LIVE A LIVE Debuts at No. 6

Guerrilla Games' open world action RPG saw a 120% increase in sales over last week, thanks almost entirely to its PS5 version.

LIVE A LIVE is Now Available on Nintendo Switch

LIVE A LIVE is Now Available on Nintendo Switch

The HD-2D remake RPG is out now, offering eight different stories across several time periods, each with unique mechanics.

LIVE A LIVE Receives Final Trailer Ahead of Imminent Launch

LIVE A LIVE Receives Final Trailer Ahead of Imminent Launch

The HD-2D remake of the classic SNES RPG launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch in a week's time, on July 22.

LIVE A LIVE Demo Out Later Today, 40 Minutes of Gameplay Revealed

LIVE A LIVE Demo Out Later Today, 40 Minutes of Gameplay Revealed

The demo will encompass the beginnings of the Imperial China, Edo Japan, and The Distant Future chapters, with save data being transferrable to the full game.

LIVE A LIVE Trailers Showcase Present Day and The Distant Future

LIVE A LIVE Trailers Showcase Present Day and The Distant Future

Play as MMA artist Masaru Takahara and support unit Cube among others in the HD-2D remake when it launches on July 22nd for Nintendo Switch.

LIVE A LIVE Trailers Highlight Middle Ages, Near Future, Wild West, and Edo Japan Timelines

LIVE A LIVE Trailers Highlight Middle Ages, Near Future, Wild West, and Edo Japan Timelines

Additionally, a recent stream also showed off over 30 collective minutes of gameplay from the Edo Japan and Present Day timelines.

LIVE A LIVE Was Developed in Three Years, Director Reveals

LIVE A LIVE Was Developed in Three Years, Director Reveals

Knowing from the get go that the remake would use HD-2D visuals helped cut down plenty of production time, according to the developers.

LIVE A LIVE Trailers Highlight Prehistory and Imperial China Time Periods

LIVE A LIVE Trailers Highlight Prehistory and Imperial China Time Periods

The upcoming HD-2D RPG remake will feature several stories set across different time periods, two of which are highlighted in new trailers.

Square Enix Might Make More HD-2D Remakes Following LIVE A LIVE and Dragon Quest 3

Square Enix Might Make More HD-2D Remakes Following LIVE A LIVE and Dragon Quest 3

LIVE A LIVE and Dragon Quest 3 are both in line for full-blown HD-2D remakes, but there might be more in the pipeline beyond those two.

LIVE A LIVE Trailer Details Different Protagonists, Time Periods, and Gameplay Styles

LIVE A LIVE Trailer Details Different Protagonists, Time Periods, and Gameplay Styles

From the wild west to the near future, from a caveman to a ninja, LIVE A LIVE's stories will have several surprises up their sleeves.

LIVE A LIVE, the Classic 1994 RPG That Never Came West, is Getting an HD-2D Remake

LIVE A LIVE, the Classic 1994 RPG That Never Came West, is Getting an HD-2D Remake

LIVE A LIVE, the game that inspired Octopath Traveler, is getting a full HD-2D remake for the Nintendo Switch on July 22.

Square Enix Files Trademark For Live A Live

Square Enix Files Trademark For Live A Live

The 1994 RPG gets a surprising filing seemingly out of nowhere.

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