Delay Announced for Fate/Extra Record Remake

The highly anticipated Fate/Extra Record game, a remake of Marvelous Entertainment's Fate/Extra for PlayStation Portable, has been delayed until spring 2026. Originally scheduled for release this year on Switch, PS5, PS4, and Steam, the delay aims to improve the overall quality of the game.

What’s New?

Development Challenges: Game director Kazuya Niinō shared on his X (formerly Twitter) that this is his first fully-voiced game, including minor characters, and he underestimated the development schedule.
Pre-Orders: Despite the delay, pre-orders for the Ultra Special Edition and Special Edition are now open.

What’s Included?

Ultra Special Edition:
- Three-disc soundtrack
- Setting material collection
- Special vinyl LP of selected soundtrack tracks
- Multi-layer acrylic display
- Exclusive character illustration print (using Canon’s Fine Graph technology) with serial number
Special Edition: Same as above, minus the illustration print.

Background & History

The game was first announced in 2020, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of Fate/Extra.
The original Fate/Extra was released in Japan in 2010, with North American release in 2011.
The game is set in an alternate sci-fi universe within the Fate universe, often called the "Extraverse".
The remake is directed and planned by Kazuya Nino, who previously worked on the original game and on Etrian Odyssey.
Character designer Arco Wada returns for the project.

Related Titles & Media

The Fate/Extra universe has inspired a variety of media, including:
- The 2018 anime Fate/Extra Last Encore by SHAFT, available on Netflix outside Japan.
- The Fate/EXTELLA series for PS4, Vita, PC, and Switch.
- The recent Fate/Samurai Remnant action RPG, launched in September 2023 for multiple platforms.

Final Notes

While fans await the remake, the delay reflects the developers’ commitment to delivering a polished experience. Stay tuned for more updates!