Xicatrice, a “superpowers x academy RPG”, announced for Switch

Original (2/21): Nippon Ichi Software has officially unveiled the upcoming Switch game Xicatrice, a “superpowers x academy RPG”. This was first teased earlier in the week.

Here’s some information about the game, courtesy of Gematsu:

A new academy RPG featuring a huge variety of skills (approximately 300) and highly flexible character development.

Xicatrice is a “superpowers x academy RPG” in which you play as a teacher who leads a special unit of students on dangerous missions in response to emergencies.

The game combines the depth that comes with a huge variety of skills, with highly flexible character development, allowing each player to play with their own strategy.

In a world where special powers known as “superpowers” exist, the protagonist is appointed as a teacher in charge of students able to wield those powers. With the seven students, awakened to their superpowers and emotionally scarred, overcome the hardships that await you.

“Xicatrice” is based on the French word for “scar.” In the game, the seven students will confront the emotional scars of their past.

Get a look at the first trailer for Xicatrice below.

Xicatrice launches for Switch in Japan on June 29, 2023. A western release has not yet been announced.

Update (5/2): A new trailer has come in, which we have below.