As outlined in a new overview trailer, Marona is separated from Ash and meets Apricot, a Phantom, on a new island. The latter’s father is a legendary pirate, and she’s keen on his whereabouts. By teaming with Apricot, Marona looks to reunite with Ash while bringing the legendary pirate crew back together to defeat the ghost fleet.

Confine returns from the first game and allows for confining Phantoms to objects for use in battle. Depending on the item, they may inherit unique properties and stats. However, there’s also Confire, where Phantoms merged with cannons can unleash powerful attacks. You can even use other gadgets like giant fans. Marona can also merge with Phantoms using Confriend, gaining a new form and powers to turn the tide.

The trailer also confirms features like random dungeons, side quests, letters and pirate ship customization, which we’ll likely learn about in the coming months. Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero launches in 2025 for PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch, with the PC version out later in the same year.

Marona and Ash return, and once again, the former can speak to, recruit and Confine Phantoms to different objects for use in battle. It allows for unleashing different abilities depending on the object, like cannon shots, giant gusts of wind, etc. A new feature, Confriend, sees Marona fusing with a Phantom for new powers.

The newest addition to the cast is Apricot, a girl with a pirate hat and jacket who seeks a reunion with her father. Marona can fuse with Apricot to take on some of her abilities, though what those are remains to be seen. Unlike the first title, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is fully 3D, like the contemporary Disgaea games. Stay tuned for more details on its release in the coming months.