Deck13 Spotlight and Matthias Linda announced turn-based RPG Chained Echoes releases December 8 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Xbox Game Pass subscribers receive Chained Echoes at no additional cost, and a physical release was announced.
First Press Games will release physical editions of Chained Echoes in summer 2023 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC. Pre-orders are available now at the First Press Games Online Store.
The latest details are available below via Deck13 Spotlight:
A Magnum Opus 7 Years in the Making
After seven years of development, the Magnum Opus from solo developer Matthias Linda, Chained Echoes, a traditional, all encompassing JRPG, inspired by classics of the SNES and PSX era, is finally finished. Gamers from all around the world can now engage in an outstanding JRPG fantasy that is full of exciting challenges and appeal.
Players will find themselves within the continent of Valandis, which, after centuries of war, is finally at peace. However, this world they are in is marked by possible conflict, and rumors that a weapon of mass destruction is an imminent danger. Peace is fragile, conflicts lasting for centuries just won’t disappear, a new war could break loose anytime soon… Can a group of strangers restore peace? Can the weapon be destroyed?
Welcome to the Overdrive
Chained Echoes is packed; featuring magic, mechs, swords, boss fights, turn-based combat, a complex story and roughly 40 hours of content. While being a turn-based game, the Overdrive Combat System ensures that the fights are fast-paced while still offering massive tactical depth. Creatively tune the skillset of your party and slay even the most vicious foes like a whirlwind!
In Chained Echoes, medieval Fantasy meets modern Steampunk, so get ready for both sword duels and mech fights! An incredible, carefully crafted world awaits, filled with otherworldly creatures, multiple nations of humans and humanoid races, brimming with individual lore and culture for the player to dig into. In the wild, Valandis’ varied environments are a true paradise for adventurers, each with their unique look and special challenges, menacing bosses and exciting secrets!
Lastly, check out the new trailer below:
