After a long wait, here we are: Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising has finally arrived on PC and consoles, thanks to the publisher 505 Games and the developers of Rabbit & Bear Studios. The new 2.5D action RPG was directed by Yoshitaka Murayama (former creator of Suikoden) is also available on Xbox Game Pass, and serves as a prequel to Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, which will see the light next year.
The launch trailer for Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising
The video shows us the frenetic 2.5 game set in the city of New Neveah, on the continent of Allraan. This once prosperous place is now in a state of neglect due to a violent earthquake. This, in addition to devastating the city, however, revealed the presence of ancient ruins in the depths of the subsoil. Thus it happens that while the few remaining citizens are engaged in the reconstruction, adventurers from all over the continent swoop like vultures to appropriate the underground goods. Players will then be able to take on the role of CJ, a treasure hunter with a noble soul and a sharp sword, and master her unique skills to help the inhabitants of New Neveah reclaim their land.
Exploration, fighting, collecting materials and mysterious places. CJ, and the players, will be able to try their hand in a unique world, paying attention to the numerous bosses, bad guys and greedy for money.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is now available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC (via Steam, Epic and GOG) for € 14.99. As mentioned, the game is also included from day one in the Xbox Game Pass catalog.