New Chained Echoes Update Adds New Game + on Steam; Other Platforms Receiving Update in 1-2 Weeks

Developer Matthias Linda and publisher Deck13 have announced that their story-heavy turn-based RPG, Chained Echoes, has received a significant update on PC via Steam.

If you missed it, check out our review of the game’s PC version.

Players can look forward to New Game + functionality, several system alterations, bug fixes, and more.

You can view the full quoted patch notes below:

• Added: New Game + option in the start menu when cleared save file is present
• Added: New way of obtaining crystals *
• Added: Crystal gather chains **
• Added: Option to lower running speed
• Added: More Stat Boosts and Passive Skills for Kylian for NG+
• Changed: Removing crystals from equipment yields the proper former crystal ***
• Changed: Selling equipment auto-removes the crystal
• Changed: Lowered chance of getting big crystals
• Changed: Crystals with a purity of 0 can’t drop
• Changed: Smoother crafting menu navigation
• Changed: A few enemy stats
• Changed: Lowered bonus from agility passive and class emblem bonus
• Changed: Double Steps & Drunken Master don’t stack.
• Fixed: bug regarding the Shaved Head boss
• Fixed: other minor bugs and collision errors

* When interacting with a crystal source the player now gets a choice of three crystals for every drop. The player can choose one or none. Choosing none gives the player arc depending on their game’s progress. This gives the player more control over which crystals he wants and which he considers useless for his builds. Also, this makes the inventory less cluttered. This whole system can be turned off in the options.

** If the player chooses a crystal a chain starts. The more crystals of the same property are gathered the more likely they will drop. Choosing a crystal with a different property will restart the chain. Choosing none will continue the chain. This makes hunting for certain crystals a lot easier. When a crystal drop is boosted through a chain it is marked as “Boost”

***This only applies to crystals inserted in version 1.2 or higher.

The official Chained Echoes Twitter account has also confirmed that other platforms will receive this update within one to two weeks.

Chained Echoes was developed for over seven years. The game borrows many elements from past SNES RPGs with its 16-bit presentation. Players follow a group of heroes tasked with exploring the continent of Valandis to bring an end to the war between its three kingdoms. They will meet other characters throughout the adventure to add to the party and uncover a 30 – 40 hour story.

Regarding gameplay, levels are not traditionally earned through combat. Instead, bosses and significant tasks grant shards that enable the cast to learn various skills. On the other hand, winning battles provides SP used to empower already acquired skills. Moreover, all health and magic are fully replenished after each battle, and the combat design takes advantage of that, requiring players to pour their all into every encounter.

Chained Echoes is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Game Pass, and PC via Steam and GOG.