Eiyuden Chronicle Rising Releases Next Month On PC, Consoles, and Xbox Game Pass

A prologue to Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Eiyuden Chronicle Rising Featured Image

Publisher 505 Games and developers NatsumeAtari and Rabbit & Bear Studios, headed by Yoshitaka Murayama, (a creator of Suikoden) have announced today a release date for their upcoming fast-paced 2.5D Action RPG with town-upgrading elements, Eiyuden Chronicles Rising. Rising’s pre-war tales begin May 10th, 2022 on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG) for $14.99 USD. The game will also be available on day one via Xbox and PC Game Pass.

The game serves as a companion prequel to Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes coming out in 2023.

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Eiyuden Chronicle Rising Overview

from the 505 Games press release:

Eiyuden Chronicle Rising - CJ

After a massive earthquake revealed Runebarrows deep below a town on the remote frontier of the Allraan known as New Nevaeh, fortune-seeking adventurers and merchants from across the world arrive. Among those hoping to find treasure, three star-crossed heroes come together. CJ, the Venerable Scavenger, and Garoo, the Beastman Mercenary, hope to mine the Rune Lens, a source of magic hidden underground. Isha, the Young Deputy Mayor, wants to rebuild her town.

Eiyuden Chronicle Rising - Garoo

Scavenge dungeons and earn materials to reconstruct New Neveah to its former glory and reap benefits applying to Hundred Heroes when it releases in 2023. Cross content includes special cosmetic items, valuable equipment, and trade goods. Make a personal mark on the world of Eiyuden Chronicle by naming certain weapons and delicacies in Rising that will carry over to Hundred Heroes next year.

Eiyuden Chronicle Rising - Isha

Within the Runebarrows hides a deep-rooted conspiracy with shocking ramifications for the Eiyuden Chronicle universe. Prepare for Hundred Heroes’ intricate plot and globe-spanning adventure by playing through the inciting events in Rising.

Eiyuden Chronicle Rising launches on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG) for $14.99. The title will also be available on day one via Xbox and PC Game Pass.

Source: Press Release

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