Another game with links to Game of Thrones, this time with the involvement of composers Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell, Square Enix has confirmed that work is underway on a new strategy RPG titled The DioField Chronicle, with plans to offer the game this year. Seeking to “[immerse] players in an epic tale of war and honour”, you will be able to check out The DioField Chronicle on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.
Developed by Square Enix in conjunction with Lancarse Ltd, The DioField Chronicle boasts character designs by Taiki (Lord of Vermilion III, IV), concept art by Isamu Kamikokuryo (FINAL FANTASY XII, FINAL FANTASY XIII), and orchestrated soundtrack by the aforementioned Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell.
With the game newly announced, you should expect more information on The DioField Chronicle in the coming weeks and months. But to give you a taste of a little bit of everything, the ‘debut trailer’ above seeks to provide “a first look at the story and new, deeply strategic real-time battle system called ‘Real-Time Tactical Battle’ (RTTB)”. Combat is told through ‘diorama-style’ scenes, where players will assess front line conditions in real-time, issue decisive orders and use a variety of skills, classes, and equipment to gain the upper hand over their foes.
The DioField Chronicle is set in a world blending fantasy, medieval and modern-day influences. Under the steady hand of the Shaytham dynasty, the Kingdom of Alletain, on DioField Island, has known peace for 200 years, but suddenly find themselves cast into an age of uncertainty due to the rise of warlike powers and Modern Magic. The Kingdom of Alletain is rich in the mineral Jade, prized for its use as a base ingredient in magic and sorcery, and the attention of both the Empire and the Alliance inevitably turns towards the island. Players will take control of a band of elite mercenaries calling themselves “Blue Fox”, but will the name “Blue Fox” come to signify hope or darkest tragedy?
