Ever Oasis for Nintendo 3DS: New Esna Concept Art Revealed Ahead of Release

Nintendo has released new concept art for Ever Oasis, its upcoming action-adventure RPG for the Nintendo 3DS, giving fans a closer look at Esna, the water spirit central to the game's story.

Developed by Grezzo—the team recognized for their acclaimed The Legend of Zelda 3DS remakes—Ever Oasis is set to launch exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS on June 23, 2017. Ever Oasis introduces players to a lush desert world, where they take on the role of a young Seedling tasked with building and nurturing their own oasis.

Aiding players throughout this journey is Esna, a mystical water spirit.

According to Nintendo, interacting with Esna plays a crucial role in the game, allowing players to grow and enhance their oasis.

This core mechanic becomes increasingly important as the player attracts new residents, each contributing to the expansion and prosperity of the oasis. The newly shared concept art provides a detailed view of Esna’s character design, underlining her gentle yet vital presence in the game's narrative.

By fostering a relationship with Esna, players unlock new features and improvements, making each interaction central to the progression system within Ever Oasis. Ever Oasis marks another significant release for the Nintendo 3DS, a handheld system that has sold over 70 million units worldwide since its launch.

The game’s exclusive availability on the Nintendo 3DS underscores Nintendo’s continued commitment to supporting its dedicated handheld platform with fresh titles as the eShop library continues to grow. Directed by Koichi Ishii, creator of the Mana series, Ever Oasis incorporates rich world-building and a unique blend of action and management gameplay, setting it apart from other Nintendo 3DS offerings.

With its June 23, 2017 release, both longtime fans of Nintendo and new players can experience this new adventure, accessible through retail and the Nintendo eShop. Stay tuned for more updates and continued coverage of Ever Oasis and future releases from Nintendo and Grezzo, as the Nintendo 3DS remains a key platform for innovative and engaging RPG experiences.

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