Sadly, while Square Enix still doesn’t seem to want to revisit the Parasite Eve series anytime soon, developer IceSitruuna seems eager to fill that hole with their newly-announced title Parasite Mutant. Coming to PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in 2026, Parasite Mutant is a turn-based RPG that obviously draws inspiration from the Square’s 1998 classic in more than a few ways.
Parasite Mutant is a science-fiction horror RPG set in the distant future. Players take on the role of psionic agent Nova, who has been sent on a mission to an abandoned and secluded island city filled with horrifying creatures. Learning what exactly happened on the island will completely change Nova’s fate.
Aside from the story and genre similarities, Parasite Mutant uses what’s being called ATC (Active Time Chains), which is a not-so-subtle nod to Parasite Eve‘s Active Time Bar. This combines the Active Time Battle system that was used in several of Square’s RPGs of the day, and a three-segment chain system. As a result, players must time their actions on each segments, and decide whether they want to save their energy and do a chain release. As the gauge fills up, players will need to dodge enemy attacks and launch their attack at the best possible time.
As for upgrades, players can attach various modules onto their equipment, or enhance their equipment using Plus Points that can be obtained through combat. And if things weren’t “on the nose” enough, Parasite Mutant will have a New Game+ mode (again, akin to Parasite Eve‘s EX game) that allows players to inherit their upgrades from their previous playthrough, as well as unlock new locations.
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