Following the launch of the Vanillaware tactical RPG Unicorn Overlord, outlet Destructoid interviewed Vanillaware’s lead game designer, Wataru Nakanishi, game director, Takafumi Noma, and Atlus producer Akiyasu Yamamoto.
Several facets of the game are discussed in great detail, including the gameplay systems, setting, and art direction. Moreover, a question about why the title isn’t making its way to PC was asked, and Yamamoto responded. While not elaborated upon, he answered that while Atlus would’ve liked to launch Unicorn Overlord on PC, they were unable to do so due to an agreement the publisher has with Vanillaware. As a result, there are no plans for the game to make its way to PC.
You can view the quoted relevant exchange below:
Unicorn Overlord is heading to PlayStation, Xbox Series consoles, and Switch, but not to PC – is there any reason in particular you chose not to aim for PC at launch? Has there been any discussion about a PC port later on?
Yamamoto: As a publisher, we would like to deliver it to PC users as well, but per our agreement with Vanillaware, we are only releasing on console. In other words, there are no plans to port it to PC currently.
You can view Destructoid’s full interview for additional questions and comments.
Check out Unicorn Overlord’s launch day patch and our review.
Unicorn Overlord is an ambitious new release by Vanillaware, known for many smash-hits, like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Odin Sphere, and Muramasa The Demon Blade. And in an unexpected turn from the developer, this will be a tactical adventure.
The story is set on the continent of Fevrith, comprised of five nations that face war due to a general from Cornia. The prince, Alain, flees as subjugation occurs, eventually becoming the leader of the Liberation Army a decade later. Alongside a vast cast of over 60 characters, the gameplay mechanics are extensive. Players can anticipate various quest types, which each impact the world in several ways, social activities to get to know the playable characters more intimately, town liberation and rebuilding, and even an online PvP mode to test your strategical mettle.
Unicorn Overlord will launch for PlayStation 4 (digital-only), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on March 8, 2024.
