Developer Hamster has confirmed the release date for Console Archives Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess, bringing the musical RPG sequel to PlayStation 5 and Switch 2.
Quick Facts
- Release Date: August 20
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Switch 2
- Price: $14.99 / 1,500 yen
- Developer: Hamster Corporation
- Original Release: 1999 by Nippon Ichi Software for a 32-bit home console
About the Musical RPG Sequel
Set 12 years after the events of Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, this entry follows Kururu—the daughter of Cornet and Prince Ferdinand—as she embarks on a journey to find her ideal prince in the Marl Kingdom.
The release features a newly revamped battle system designed to add deeper tactical depth to the classic turn-based experience. According to Hamster, the release includes English support for the user interface and manual, while the game content itself remains in Japanese.
Console Archives Series Features
Part of Hamster's ongoing Console Archives initiative to bring classic home console games to modern platforms, the release includes several modern quality-of-life additions. Players can utilize customizable button layouts, rapid-fire settings, multiple save points, and a rewind function for select titles.
Additional visual options include screen layout adjustments and CRT filter settings designed to recreate the look of classic home displays.