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Watch the new Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Pre-launch Trailer featuring never before seen companions you will encounter on your journey. Join us for the launch on April 23, 2024 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, EPIC Games, GOG, and Steam.

Prepare for a meticulously crafted turn-based JRPG with gorgeous 2D sprites and 3D backgrounds. Create your ideal 6-character party and choose from more than 100 unique heroes to join you through the war-torn continent of Allraan. Manage your town and recruit companions to gather resources, expand production, and develop new facilities to aid in your campaign. Confront foes in strategic one-on-one duels and intense war battles that will shape your story.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is the #1 backed Kickstarter video game of 2020 and successfully raised over $4.6 million with 46,307 backers.

Pre-order Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes now:

Xbox Series X|S: https://505.games/ECPOXboxXS
Xbox One: https://505.games/ECPOXboxOne
PlayStation 4: https://505.games/ECPOPS4
PlayStation 5: https://505.games/ECPOPS5
Nintendo Switch: https://505.games/ECPOSwitch
Steam: https://505.games/ECPOSteam
GOG: https://505.games/ECPOGOG
EPIC: https://505.games/ECPOEPIC

 

[Davevil]

where are the tactical battle?

 

[Labadal]

I'm playing the beta, and oh boy, are we in for a treat.

 

[Deerock71]

Stopped after first two minutes. I couldn't hold out.

 

[saintjules]

I'm playing the beta, and oh boy, are we in for a treat.

Ah I have to download!

Seems Nowa isn't a silent protragonist. Maybe I didn't catch that earlier.

 

[West Texas CEO]

This might be the prettiest jrpg I've seen since Breath of Fire IV.

 

[Kagoshima_Luke]

Everyone was talking about how last year was stacked, but as a fan of Japanese games, the first 4 months of this year are absolutely demolishing my wallet.

 

[LordCBH]

This game looks awesome.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Literally a month away. Might buy it twice like I did Star Ocean 2 R. Slime can get mad at me but 2.5D IS the future for PS1 quality JRPGs.

 

[West Texas CEO]

I cannae wait.

 

[nikos]

Looking forward to this. Hopefully the battle system is good. Turn based is sort of hit or miss for me these days.

 

[Meicyn]

Been a long wait, can’t wait. Such a shame Murayama passed away before seeing the world enjoy his latest work.

 

[Deerock71]

Been a long wait, can’t wait. Such a shame Murayama passed away before seeing the world enjoy his last work.

FTFY

 

[IFireflyl]

 

[West Texas CEO]

FTFY

Avatar checks out.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Anyone know when the Kickstarter copies are being shipped? Can't be fucked logging in

 

[Fbh]

Looks great.
Not sure I'll be there at launch because there's just too much stuff to play right now. But I'll be playing it for sure this year.

Everyone was talking about how last year was stacked, but as a fan of Japanese games, the first 4 months of this year are absolutely demolishing my wallet.

Seriously.
With just the games released in the first 4 months of the year they could announce that starting in May no new games will release for the rest of 2024 and I'd easily have enough things to play until early 2025.

 

[Metnut]

Oh, another amazing JRPG coming out soon. Must be a day that ends in Y in 2024.

 

[adamsapple]

Game pass day 1, let's gooooo !

 

[Pimpollo818]

will def try on GP. wonder how it will compare to the recent Sea of Stars

 

[ssringo]

Is this the final game the Suikoden writer worked on before dying? Or am I mixing up my legends of the past?

 

[Raven117]

Looks good, but terrible time to come out. There is a lot of high quality RPGs out right now.

 

[Labadal]

Is this the final game the Suikoden writer worked on before dying? Or am I mixing up my legends of the past?

This is his game.

The other legend worked Sand Land.

 

[KXVXII9X]

Everyone was talking about how last year was stacked, but as a fan of Japanese games, the first 4 months of this year are absolutely demolishing my wallet.

Right! As JRPG games fan this year is stacked for me. This may be the first time in a decade where I have multiple games I want to buy at a time. Plus, there are other solid titles outside Japan like No Rest for the Wicked, The Plucky Squire, and Wukong Black Myth. The return of LEVEL 5 games also has me really excited for both DecaPolice and Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Stole Time this year.

 

[mayham2199]

Everyone was talking about how last year was stacked, but as a fan of Japanese games, the first 4 months of this year are absolutely demolishing my wallet.

It's pretty crazy. I just assumed I'd take 2024 to catch up on 2023 stuff. Those plans have been destroyed.

 

[Boss Mog]

Is a physical version planned?

 

[Deerock71]

Is a physical version planned?

I'm almost 100% certain I got a physical copy for the crowd-funding.

This is BY FAR the most money I've ponied up to get a game made.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Is a physical version planned?

505 is publishing so more than likely.

 

[jshackles]

Is a physical version planned?

Preorders in the US are already up on Best Buy

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes-nintendo-switch/6563683.p?skuId=6563683

 

[Pallas]

I backed a physical copy version with some goodies…on Yetee(steel case, cloth map, collectible card set)

I’m hoping a sequel is possible in someway after the passing of Murayama-San

Edit: Anyone know when backer copies are getting shipped?

 

[Revolutionary]

Beta version is up for backers, but I'm neck deep in FF7 Rebirth, and Dragon's Dogma 2 is next week so I'm just going to wait for the official release.

I'm almost 100% certain I got a physical copy for the crowd-funding.

We do, but if you're not certain then you may have missed the window to pick your copy. Might want to check on that!

 

[Fbh]

This might be the prettiest jrpg I've seen since Breath of Fire IV.

BoF IV still has one of my favourite aesthetics in any game ever.
Imagine if Capcom made a new entry with an HD take on that art style

 

[Mr Hyde]

Pre-ordered on PS5. This is the biggest gaming event in 20 years for me. The hype levels are at an all time high now. Will clear my entire schedule, and life, when it drops in April.

 

[Mr Hyde]

Is a physical version planned?

You can buy a physical copy at retail. I've pre-ordered one on PS5 and I didn't back it on Kickstarter.

 

[DragoonKain]

I backed it on kickstarter and got the pre-order items. Anyone have any idea if they ship the same time as the game?

 

[Rambone]

I shablooey'd my pants.

 

[StereoVsn]

Somehow I forgot this is coming in soon. I haven’t even gotten to Unicorn Overlord .

Are there any performance evaluations for the Switch version? Thinking about picking up Switch or PS5 physical and PC digital.

 

[killatopak]

Goddammit slow down, Japan!

 

[Deerock71]

I shablooey'd my pants.

Is that a Kung Fu Panda 4 quote I detect?

 

[Kacho]

Didn’t realize it was dropping so soon. Very nice. Japanese games are having a resurgence this year.

 

[Deerock71]

Didn’t realize it was dropping so soon. Very nice. Japanese games are having a resurgence this year.

I guess it has been about three years, hasn't it?

 

[Kacho]

I guess it has been about three years, hasn't it?

Wasn’t really keeping up with the development, but yeah. Snuck up on me.

 

[Deerock71]

Wasn’t really keeping up with the development, but yeah. Snuck up on me.

Sure as shit, from Wikipedia:

"The fundraising campaign for the Eiyuden Chronicle project was conducted through the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.[2] The campaign exceeded all of the original stretch goals and met its base funding requirements after surpassing $500,000 within 3 to 4 hours on July 27, 2020.[3] It ultimately raised $4,541,481 with 46,307 backers, making it the third highest funded video game in Kickstarter history behind Shenmue III and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.[4]"

 

[Rambone]

Is that a Kung Fu Panda 4 quote I detect?

lol it was actually from the new Eiyuden trailer. The narrator chick would say Shablooey every time she casts a 'spell'.

 

[Kacho]

Sure as shit, from Wikipedia:

"The fundraising campaign for the Eiyuden Chronicle project was conducted through the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.[2] The campaign exceeded all of the original stretch goals and met its base funding requirements after surpassing $500,000 within 3 to 4 hours on July 27, 2020.[3] It ultimately raised $4,541,481 with 46,307 backers, making it the third highest funded video game in Kickstarter history behind Shenmue III and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.[4]"

46k kickstarter backers with exquisite taste saving us from a industry overrun with GAAS-tards

 

[Deerock71]

46k kickstarter backers with exquisite taste saving us from a industry overrun with GAAS-tards

I was looking at that $481 at the end, and thinking I was probably in that ballpark. I went nuts on this one.

 

[Northeastmonk]

This is going to be excellent on the Steam Deck. Wonder why Konami is waiting so long to release the Suikoden Collection. This will do though. I preordered a Steam copy.

 

[Belthazar]

I'm waiting before preordering on PS5... Who knows, they may just drop it into ps+ extra like for Sea of Stars.

It looks fantastic though and I'll be playing day one regardless, hopefully it's a meaty game.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Looks like the Switch physical release is getting delayed in NA and Europe. Good thing I've pre-ordered the PS5 physical.

 

[Deerock71]

Looks like the Switch physical release is getting delayed in NA and Europe. Good thing I've pre-ordered the PS5 physical.

Why is that such a big deal? We're getting a free digital copy out of it.