A lot can happen in the span of four short years—especially in the video game industry. Not too long ago, Midgar Studio, the team behind the charming Edge of Eternity, was hard at work on Edge of Memories, a direct follow-up to their ambitious JRPG. Sadly, the Montpellier-based developer closed its doors last summer. Even though the game is still slated for release on December 3, no one really knows how production is actually wrapping up. All of which makes the arrival of the 2022 Edge of Eternity soundtrack on streaming platforms feel distinctly bittersweet.
Tapping a legendary composer to score your game certainly helps put it on the map. Case in point: I don't recall reading a single review of Edge of Eternity that didn't praise the music. It wasn't only Mitsuda's work, though. The Chrono Trigger, Xenogears, and Xenoblade composer only penned the main character's theme, while Cédric Menendez handled the lion's share of the hefty tracklist. As of this writing, only Mitsuda's contributions are available to stream, though the complete soundtrack remains available for purchase on Steam.
While you're at it, make sure to check out the Edge of Memories EP that dropped earlier this year. It sounds marvelous, highlighting gorgeous vocal performances from Mioune and beloved NieR singer Emi Evans.
Find all listening links for Edge of Eternity (Original Game Soundtrack, Vol.I) by Yasunori Mitsuda on its dedicated page:
→ https://nwpl.ing/edge-of-eternity-vol-1
