When is the release date of The DioField Chronicle? Answered
The DioField Chronicle was originally announced during Sony’s March State of Play livestream, surprising Square Enix fans with a new strategy RPG. At the time, RPG fans were only given a vague 2022 launch window. However, we now have a concrete release date for The DioField Chronicle.
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The DioField Chronicle release dateThe DioField Chronicle releases September 22 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. This Square Enix strategy RPG takes place in a medieval setting mixed with fantasy elements and modern-day influences. Combat is viewed from a top-down perspective, with Square Enix comparing its visuals to a diorama.
The DioField Chronicle’s tactical gameplay, explainedUnlike most strategy RPGs from Square Enix, The DioField Chronicle features what is described as a real-time tactical battle system. Players can set a unit’s movement path, with the unit following that path as players continue to survey the battlefield. However, it is still infused with some turn-based elements. For example, the game remains paused while users interact with the skill menu. As is typical for the genre, success requires a mix of proper positioning in addition to taking advantage of class weaknesses and strengths.
More about the DioField Chronicle developersThe DioField Chronicle is co-developed by Lancarse and Square Enix. Lancarse is a third-party studio that often assists other teams with projects, ranging from Monark to Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux. If you’re a fan of Square Enix titles for their artistic direction, then The DioField Chronicle has some notable talent.
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