The DioField Chronicle is a fresh new franchise developed in conjunction with Lancarse Ltd. and features unique character designs by Taiki (Lord of Vermilion III, IV), concept art by Isamu Kamikokuryo (Final Fantasy XII, Final Fantasy XIII) and has beautifully orchestrated music by world-renowned composers Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell, known best for their work on Game of Thrones.

The DioField Chronicleis set in a beautiful and unique 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?

Square Enix announced a free consumer demo for The DioField Chronicle is now available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam).

Players can now experience the all-new strategy RPG that immerses players in an epic tale of war and honor. All progress made in the demo, including save data, game progress and character levels will be able to be carried over to the full game at launch.

The demo sets the stage as DioField Island suddenly finds itself cast into an age of uncertainty due to the rise of warlike powers and modern magic. Players can experience the entirety of Chapter 1, which includes fast-paced action-packed combat utilizing small squads consisting of various unit types with unique battlefield roles in a sprawling campaign. Begin your military campaign now and play the opening chapter of the game, meet and strategize with the Blue Fox Mercenaries, and experience a Real Time Tactical Battle (RTTB) – a new, deeply strategic, real-time battle system.

Pre-orders are now available for the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam). The Collector's Edition Set is also available for pre-order exclusively at the Square Enix Store in limited quantities. This set comes with the standard edition game package and the Collector’s Goods Box, which contains The DioField Chronicle Board Game and a Four Pins Set.

The DioField Chronicle is a deeply strategic RPG, set in a world of honor and political intrigue. Over the course of a compellingly deep story, you direct and your units through multiple combat encounters, using the ‘Real-Time Tactical Battle’ (RTTB) system.

As the name implies, combat takes place in real-time - you can pause the game to give orders and survey the battlefield, but the world and enemies won’t sit still and wait for your troops to take their turns.

This means that you’ll have to carefully assess front line conditions, be decisive with your orders and make smart use of a wide variety of skills, classes and equipment to gain the upper hand. And, of course, this all takes place on stunning battlefields that fuse diorama and reality and give the game a distinct and beautiful visual style.

The DioField Chronicle is coming to the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) on September 22, 2022.