Update (July 13)
Square Enix has officially released an English release date trailer for The DioField Chronicle. Additionally, the publisher has confirmed that a demo will be available worldwide on August 10, which features the opening sections of the game with an option to transfer save data to the full version.
The English trailer, press release and screenshots have been added to the original post below.
Original (July 8)
Following the release date announcement last weekend, Square Enix has shared a release date trailer for The DioField Chroniclewhich is set to release on September 22 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).
At the time of publication, the new trailer is only available in Japanese. Square Enix has been pretty quiet regarding UK media for the upcoming DioField release. However, a $170 Collector’s Edition has been added to the publisher’s showcasewhich includes a competitive board game set in the world of The DioField Chronicle, as well as a pin game.
In addition, a new post on the game’s Steam page details early purchase bonuses for The DioField Chronicle, as well as a digital deluxe edition. You can find those details below.
The DioField Chronicle was originally announced in a PlayStation State of Play broadcast in March 2022. At the time, Square Enix revealed extensive information regarding many of the game’s components, including its key personnel, storyline, cast of characters , its tactical gameplay, and various subsystems, so be sure to check out the announcement post for more details on this upcoming tactical RPG.
Release date trailer
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Press release
Square Enix announced today The DioField Chroniclean all-new strategy RPG that immerses players in an epic tale of war and honor with intense real-time tactical battles, is coming to the PlayStation 5 console, PlayStation 4 console, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch systems and PCs via Steam on September 22. The DioField Chronicle is now available physically and digitally for pre-order on PlayStation consoles, Xbox consoles, and Steam. Physical pre-orders for Nintendo Switch are also now available with digital pre-orders coming at a later date.
Players looking to get their hands dirty The DioField Chronicle Before its release, you can also expect a demo of the game, launching on August 10, where they will experience the first parts of the game. Save data from the demo can also be transferred to the full game at launch.
In The DioField Chronicleplayers can experience Real-Time Tactical Battle (RTTB) – a new, deeply strategic real-time combat system, which is further enhanced with a gritty and immersive storyline crafted by a skilled and experienced development team with unique character designs by Taiki (Lord of Vermilion III, IV), concept art by Isamu Kamikokuryo (Final Fantasy XIIFinal Fantasy XIII) and beautifully orchestrated music by world-renowned composers Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell, best known for their work on game of thrones.
Players who buy the Digital Deluxe Edition will receive in-game items to use from the start of the main game, including the Knight’s Spear weapon and Mystical Ring accessory, as well as digital versions of The DioField Chronicle soundtrack and digital artbook.
Additionally, players who pre-order The DioField Chronicle regular edition Where Digital Deluxe Edition can expect bonus content, including a Rhopasto Knife (in an exclusive color) and a Rookie Wristband for use in the main game.
The Collector’s Edition Set is also available for pre-order exclusively on the Square Enix store in limited quantities. This set comes with the standard edition game package and the collector’s merchandise box, which contains The DioField Chronicle Board game and four-pin bowling
Advance Purchase and Digital Deluxe Edition Details (English)
The era of myths gives way to an era of great upheavals…
The world of men is mired in upheaval, as an era of war rages on for years.
A band of mercenaries arise amid the flames and chaos, those whose predestined deeds will be sung about in the ages to come.
But when all is said and done, will the name “Blue Fox” become synonymous with hope or darkest tragedy?
The DioField Chronicle Early Purchase Bonus Content
- Armed: Rhopasto knife (exclusive color in advance purchase)
- Accessory: Rookie Wristband
- Advance Purchase Period: Until 31/12/2022
DioField Chronicle Digital Deluxe Edition Early Purchase Bonus Content
- Armed: Rhopasto Knife (Digital Deluxe Edition Advance Purchase Exclusive Color)
- Accessory: Rookie Wristband
- Early access from XX:XX on 09/20/2022
- Advance Purchase Period: Until 31/12/2022
Contents of the Digital Deluxe Edition of DioField Chronicle
- main game
- Armed: Knight Spear (*1)
- Accessory: Mystical ring (*1)
- The DioField Chronicle soundtrack (*2)
- DioField Chronicle digital artbook (*2)
*1: Please note that these items can be obtained by progressing in the game, but the bonus gives the right to use them from the start of the game.
*2: These are the same as “The DioField Chronicle Original Soundtrack” and “The DioField Chronicle Digital Artbook” sold individually. Please be careful not to make duplicate purchases.