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SEGA Publishing Korea (CEO Saito Go) announced that ATLUS × VANILLAWARE's SRPG 'Unicorn Overlord' was released today, March 8, 2024 (Fri), as software for PlayStation®5/PlayStation®4/Nintendo Switch™/Xbox Series X|S.

■ What is 'Unicorn Overlord'?

'Unicorn Overlord' is a fantasy simulation RPG that depicts an orthodox adventure story of meeting companions and confronting a great evil, with VanillaWare's high-definition graphics and characters, highly free field exploration, and a new type of simulation battle.

This title inherits the weighty atmosphere and tactics of masterpiece simulation RPGs from the 1990s, and is equipped with a unique battle system and online battles, offering a classic yet new and unique game experience.

■ Launch Trailer Released

■ Story and Worldview: 'The fate of a world that has fallen into the clutches of great evil is entrusted to a prince of a fallen kingdom and a ring…'

The story takes place in five countries: 'Kingdom of Cornia', 'Kingdom of Drakengaard', 'Elheim', 'Bastorias', and 'Albion Principality', on the continent of Fevrith, where not only humans but also various races such as beast-folk, elves, and angels live.

The war caused by Balmore's rebellion in the Kingdom of Cornia eventually covers the entire continent of Fevrith and leads to the domination of the world.

The protagonist is Alain, the surviving prince of the fallen Kingdom of Cornia and the leader of the Liberation Army. He rises up to reclaim the legendary 'Ring of the Unicorn' and protect his people.

■ System Introduction: 'Meet, nurture, and command companions to fight together…!'

○ Freely Explore the Vast World

Freely roam the vast field, solve various incidents encountered there, and proceed with exploration. Fight enemies to liberate and utilize dominated towns, and prepare your forces with new companions to move further forward.

○ Unit Formation

There are over 60 companion characters, consisting of various races such as humans, elves, beast-folk, and angels. There are also over 60 types of classes.

Players engage in battle with units freely formed with companion characters. Which companions to deploy and what tactics to use are all in the hands of the commander, the player!

○ Interaction with Characters

Companions recruited as allies can build friendships regardless of gender through battles and meals, and the depth of the bond between characters is indicated by 'Affinity'. As the bond deepens, special 'Affinity Conversations' occur, and benefits such as 'Formation Bonuses' that improve combat power when forming the same unit can be obtained.

You can improve 'Affinity' by having meals at the 'Inn' in castle towns or by giving 'Gifts' to characters assigned as garrison soldiers.

In addition, a 'Ceremony of the Covenant' can be held with companions whose affinity with Alain has reached its maximum. Among the many companions, only one can become the owner of the ring that is paired with Alain's 'Ring of the Unicorn'.

○ 'Battlefield (Stage)' as a Stage for Strategic Battles

On the stage, enemies and allies advance in real time. By commanding allied units to achieve victory conditions such as defeating the enemy general within the time limit, you can clear the stage.

○ 'Combat (Battle)' Against Enemies

Battles with enemy units proceed automatically, using two types of skills, 'Active Skills' and 'Passive Skills', according to each character's pre-set 'Action'. The battle ends when both the enemy and ally are incapacitated or one side is annihilated.

Understand the characteristics of your companions' classes and skills, and carefully prepare your unit formation, equipment, and tactics!

○ Difficulty Selection

You can choose from four battle difficulties: 'CASUAL', 'NORMAL', 'TACTICAL', and 'EXPERT', allowing both simulation RPG beginners and advanced players to enjoy the game.

CASUAL

A difficulty level that allows you to proceed smoothly through the story. Recommended for those who want to play lightly without difficult elements.

NORMAL

A difficulty level that allows you to easily enjoy standard battles. Recommended for first-time players or those who want moderate satisfaction.

TACTICAL

A highly strategic difficulty level where you can enjoy the feel of the game. Recommended for those who usually enjoy simulation games.

EXPERT

A thrilling high difficulty level that requires you to exert your intelligence to the limit to break through. Recommended for experts who are confident in simulation games.

○ Online Battle

In the 'Arena', you can fight against units registered by players from all over the world and compete for battle results. Challenge for the top spot in the online rankings with the strongest units and strategies.

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2024-03-08