SaGa Emerald Beyond Is Perhaps The First JRPG To Feature A Playable Hijabi Heroine

During Nintendo Direct September 2023, Nintendo announced that SaGa Emerald Beyond is coming to the PS4, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS sometime in 2024.

The trailer confirms that the game features six playable heroes to choose from in the upcoming game. However, what’s notable is that one of these playable characters includes a character named Formina, who wears a hijab. If we’re not mistaken, this makes SaGa Emerald Beyond one of the first JRPGs to feature a hijabi character as one of its main playable characters.

The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond, brings together the very best elements of the beloved series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.

As players venture across 17 mysterious worlds, they will forge their own unique branching stories that unfold based on their very own choices and actions. With multiple endings and countless scenes to discover, players will experience a unique tale upon each playthrough!

Check out the trailer below: