New 'Parasite Eve'-Style Game in Development as Square Enix Declines to Revis...

Based on reporting from Square Enix Ain't Going to Revisit Parasite Eve on PS5, But This Chinese Dev Sure as Hell Is

Push Square reported on September 29, 2025, that Chongqing-based developer IceSitruuna has announced a new game titled Parasite Mutant, which is heavily inspired by the Parasite Eve series. This development comes as Square Enix, the original publisher, has not announced any plans to create a new installment, leaving the franchise dormant for roughly 15 years since The 3rd Birthday was released for the PSP.

Parasite Mutant is being presented as a spiritual successor for fans awaiting a modern take on the horror-RPG and is slated for a 2026 release on the PS5. The story will follow a psionic agent named Nova on a mission to a secluded island city. According to the developer, the game will feature an "Active Time Chains" battle system, which is a new version of the "Active Time Bar" from the original Parasite Eve. With no official series revival planned by Square Enix, this independent project is positioned to be the only new, similar experience for fans in the near future.

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Reviewed by: Sarah Lazow

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