Square Enix and Lancarse announced tactical JRPG The DioField Chronicle releases on September 22 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC via Steam.
Pre-orders for the game begin on July 7 in Japan through the Square Enix e-STORE and participating Japanese retailers. A collector’s edition will be sold for 16,478 yen with a board game and pin set.
The DioField Chronicle demo releases August 10, allowing players to try out the first story chapter of the tactical JRPG. Additionally, the demo supports save data transfers to the full game.
Here’s an overview of the new title, via Square Enix:
The DioField Chronicle is an all-new strategy-RPG that immerses players in an epic tale of war and honor, is coming to the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) system, the PlayStation®4 console, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and STEAM® later this year. Developed by SQUARE ENIX in conjunction with Lancarse Ltd, a team of veteran strategy developers, the game features unique character designs by Taiki (Lord of Vermilion III, IV), concept art by Isamu Kamikokuryo (FINAL FANTASY XII, FINAL FANTASY XIII) and has beautifully orchestrated music by world-renowned composers Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell, known best for their work on Game of Thrones.
Lastly, check out an hour of gameplay below from Washagana TV: