Atlus announced that it has acquired the North American publishing rights to Etrian Odyssey. The DS RPG feautures sound design by Yuzo Koshiro, who has worked on Actraiser, Streets of Rage and Shenmue. Etrian Odyssey focuses on adventures through the labyrinth of Etria with nine different types of adventurers.

"This game revitalizes the classic spirit of exploration and adventure for a new platform and a new audience," said Nich Maragos, project lead of Etrian Odyssey for Atlus USA. "The hand-drawn map feature along with the lush graphics will make gamers want to get lost in the striking forest world of Etria."

Etrian Odyssey will release early 2007 on DS.