Square Enix Developed ‘The DioField Chronicle’ Reveals September 2022 Japan Release Date; August 2022 Demo With Transferable Save Data

During a live stream showcasing new gameplay, Square Enix announced that their tactical JRPG, The DioField Chronicle, will be releasing for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on September 22, 2022, in Japan. There is no word on a Western release yet, but there’s a reasonably likely chance that this release date is also worldwide.

UPDATE 7/6/2022: The PSN and Microsoft store pages have confirmed the Western September 22, 2022, release date.

Further, a demo is planned to release on August 10, 2022, with save data transferable to the full game.

We will update this article once more information and the Western release date are confirmed.

New art was also shared, viewable below:

The DioField Chronicle features a tactical RPG system with a new cast of characters. Further, the developer shared that the soundtrack and story are a significant focus in this new adventure. The gameplay will introduce a new Real-Time Tactical Battle system that players can master. This world blends fantasy, medieval, and modern-day facets with players witnessing the Kingdom of Alletain, led by the Shaytham dynasty on DioField Island, facing conflict for the first time in 200 years.

The reason for this rise in conflict primarily lies in the presence of the mineral Jade, which is used for magic and sorcery creation, and the island abundantly houses it. The warring Alliance and Empire in the neighboring region are seeking Jade for obvious ends. Players will control Blue Fox, a band of elite mercenaries.

This title is being developed by Lancarse Ltd, a team of veteran strategy developers. Concept art is designed by Isamu Kamikokuryo, who has provided artwork for Final Fantasy XII and Final Fantasy XIII. Additionally, the composers are Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell, primarily known for their work on Game of Thrones.