Weekly Famitsu confirm that its March 21, 2024 issue will feature a cover story for ATLUS and Vanillaware’s tactical fantasy RPG Unicorn Overlord. The new issue will release on Thursday, March 7 (JST), just one day before the game’s launch.
Vanillaware fans will soon experience the “rebirth” of tactical fantasy RPGs in Unicorn Overlord. Alain, protagonist and prince of Cornia, is chosen to lead the Liberation Army and return peace to Fevrith. Before launch on March 8, fans may learn more about Unicorn Overlord in the latest Famitsu issue.
Unicorn Overlord Famitsu Issue and Features
The March 21 issue of Famitsu will feature developer interviews with Unicorn Overlord director Takafumi Noma, lead planner Wataru Nakanishi and Atlus producer Akiyasu Yamamoto. The new issue comes with a B5 size card appendix featuring the original illustration shown on the magazine’s cover, which was illustrated by Noma. Pre-orders for the new Famitsu issue are available now on Amazon (non-affiliate link).
RPG fans who enjoyed the music from the trailer may look forward to the Unicorn Overlord original soundtrack, which releases on March 8 in Japan. The soundtrack includes a 4-CD set, which includes the opening and ending theme songs. Mitsuhiro Kaneda and Basiscape are composing the soundtrack for Unicorn Overlord. What’s more, the Unicorn Overlord original soundtrack cover art is drawn by Vanillaware illustrator Emika Kida.
Here’s an overview of the upcoming RPG, via the Nintendo eShop:
Liberate Your Kingdom, Reclaim Your Destiny
From the masterminds that brought 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere, ATLUS x Vanillaware presents the rebirth of tactical fantasy RPG. Fight against fate and embark on a royal adventure to regain your reign alongside trustworthy allies.
Unicorn Overlord combines the timeless tactical RPG genre with overworld exploration and innovative battle system for a unique epic fantasy experience in the iconic Vanillaware style.
Key Features:
- Traverse a vibrant world, assemble units and direct them into exquisitely animated battles
- Perform heroic deeds and grow renown throughout the five nations
- Cultivate a grand army with over 60 unique characters, from humans and elves to massive beasts and heavenly angels
Lastly, Unicorn Overlord launches March 8 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S.
