Set in the Hinomoto realm, the story focuses on Fuji, the samurai and otaku Pirilika, who must battle against a corrupt regime. There are over 40 classes (including new ones like Zombie Maiden, Maiko, and Bandit), online ranked battles, an improved auto-battle system, and brand-new mechanics like Jumbification and Hell Mode. Jumbification sees a character growing to a giant size and inflicting massive damage.

Along with the Standard Edition, a Deluxe Edition will be available, which includes the game, the digital soundtrack and a digital art book. There’s also a limited edition available to pre-order from the NIS America Online Store for $158.99 for PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. It includes “The Art of War” hardcover art book, a steelbook, the Deluxe Edition, the “Songs of Honor” two-disc original soundtrack, the “Netherworld Warriors” yunomi teacup, a mini Byoubu art display, and a collector’s box.

The demo contains everything from the beginning to the second chapter. It’s possible to transfer save data when the game is out, though it’s unknown whether there are other benefits to playing it. Given how one can make an account on Nintendo Switch and access Japan’s eShop, it’s a good way for anyone to try out Disgaea 7 before its release.

Disgaea 7 is out on January 26th in Japan. It stars the ronin Fuji and Piririka, an otaku, as they deal with the trials inherent in the Hinomoto Netherworld Cluster. Along with various Netherworlds to explore and 45 generic characters, there’s the new Dodeka MAX system for turning characters into giants to wipe out several enemies simultaneously.

A release date for North America and Europe hasn’t been announced, so stay tuned for more details in the coming months.

Taking place in the Hinomoto Netherworld Cluster based on Japanese culture, it focuses on ronin Fuji and otaku Piririka. Hinomoto is impoverished, invaders are at the gates, and the Ooedo Shogunate is corrupt, so there’s a lot to deal with. Other characters include Ao, who claims to be Fuji’s daughter; Wey-yasu, an incompetent Shogun; Seefour, a thief and explosives enthusiast; the “humanoid weapon” Suisen, who can also see the future; and much more.

Interestingly, Hinomoto is composed of numerous Netherworlds including the Onsen Netherworld with evil spirits in its hot springs, Sardine Netherworld with an enormous space sardine, and Shikoku Netherworld with a massive whirlpool. Though everyone previously followed the laws of Bushido, the arrival of admiral Opener has resulted in “Hinomoto Destroy Hatto” laws, which are pretty repressive, to say the least (read: no love, no friendship, oppress the weak, etc.).

A new combat system has also been added with Dodeka MAX which causes characters to become giants. It allows for defeating multiple enemies at once and opening large treasure chests. Be careful – your enemies can use it as well. Character reincarnation returns, but items can also reincarnate to strengthen them. Some effects include swords that heal when eaten or slippers that can be turned into staffs.

Along with seven weapon types and skills, there will also be 45 generic characters, the most in the series’ history. Another first is the addition of Ranked Battles for playing PvP online (with stages seemingly rotating weekly). Features introduced in Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny like Auto Battles and even having characters fight through stages that have already been cleared using Masoline. You can also set up character AI using the new Machine Edit feature.

A Western release date hasn’t been announced yet, so stay tuned for more details. Check out the official Japanese website here in the meantime.