“The DioField Chronicle” is now available on Switch

Square Enix have announced that The Diofield Chronicle is now available on Nintendo Switch! We’ve got a trailer, along with details about the game (including some of the press release) below for you.

Trailer

About the game

A gritty and immersive story brought to life with the latest technology.
Introducing “Real Time Tactical Battle” (RTTB), a new, deeply strategic, real-time battle system.
The beginnings of a new Strategy RPG, crafted by a skilled and experienced development team.

■An all-new Strategy RPG that chronicles an epic tale of war and honour. Featuring a unique and beautiful world that blends fantasy, medieval and modern-day influences, and a deep yet innovative real-time battle system.
■Deep, strategic, real-time tactical battles
The battles in this game are defined by real-time assessment of battlefield conditions and issuing decisive orders that take advantage of your troops strengths and weaknesses to gain advantage over your foe. Make clever use of a variety of skills, classes and equipment to complete your mission.
■Realistic “diorama” style battle scenes
Richly detailed depictions of the environments of the island of DioField combined with unique “diorama” style visuals as you command your forces like a general.

[Nintendo.com]

From the press release

“The DioField Chronicle features a deep and strategic “Real-Time Tactical Battle” (RTTB) system, where players and enemy troops move in real-time, and the tide of battle can change in an instant. The game is set in a unique world which features a gritty and immersive storyline that combines fantasy, medieval and modern elements. […]

The DioField Chronicle is crafted by a skilled and experienced development team, which features unique character designs by Taiki (Lord of Vermilion III, IV), concept art by Isamu Kamikokuryo (FINAL FANTASY® XII, FINAL FANTASY® XIII) and beautifully orchestrated music by world-renowned composers Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell, known best for their work on Game of Thrones.”

[Square Enix PR]

The DioField Chronicle is priced at $59.99 USD for the standard digital/physical release, $74.99 for the Digital Deluxe release (both on the eShop), and $169.99 USD for the Collector’s Edition Set.

[Source: Square Enix PR]

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