Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Nintendo Switch
- 22nd Sep 2022, $59.99
- 22nd Sep 2022, £49.99
- Also Available On
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review The DioField Chronicle (Switch) - A Solid Tactical RPG That Falls Short Of Its Ambitions
It was I, DioField!
Published by Square Enix and developed with assistance from Lancarse, The DioField Chronicle looks and feels like most tactical RPGs out on the Switch in many ways, but with everything just slightly tweaked. The characters are all undeniably stylised, but never quite as much as Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The politics are front...
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The DioField Chronicle News
News The DioField Chronicle Is Getting A Free "Large-Scale" Update Next Week
New difficulties, scenarios and more
Square Enix pumped out a lot of RPG-style games in 2022, and one of them happened to be the tactical release, The DioField Chronicle. If you were hoping for more from this newer IP, you're in luck. The Japanese publisher and developer has announced an update next week on 6th March will be adding a new scenario...
News Square Enix Planning "Multiple New Titles" And New IP
Following a slump in sales
Square Enix has had a solid run on the Nintendo Switch over the past year with releases such as Live A Live, NieR:Automata, Tactics Ogre: Reborn and more recently Crisis Core, but it seems it's not been enough. The Japanese publisher and developer has reported a drop in net sales in its latest financial results period (up...
Japanese Charts Splatoon 3 Closes In On 3 Million Copies Sold
There's just no stopping it!
Crikey, there's just no stopping Splatoon 3, is there? For a game that caused many to question the validity of its own existence, its success in Japan (and worldwide, mind you!) has proven that the franchise is undoubtedly as popular as ever. Selling 301,845 copies last week, the sequel is swifly closing in on 3 million...
Nintendo Download 22nd September (North America)
Tunic! Shovel Knight Dig! Trails from Zero!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm...
Talking Point What On Earth Is Going On With Square Enix?
We don't have enough gil!
If you take even a quick glance at a release schedule for the next six months, you'll see that there are a heck of a lot of games coming out. Look a little closer, though, and you'll spot that maybe 50 of them are from Square Enix. And that's just on the Switch! We're exaggerating, of course, but it's hard to ignore the...
Video 14 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In September 2022
Splatoon, Monkey Island, JoJo and more!
September is here and it's another action-packed month for the Nintendo Switch. Splatoon 3 is likely to be the main focus for many this month, but there are also plenty of other games worth a look. We've got titles like JoJo and Monkey Island returning. Taiko no Tatsujin and
News Square Enix's Lineup For Tokyo Game Show 2022 - Final Fantasy, Harvestella & More
TGS starts later this month
This year's Tokyo Game Show kicks off later this month on 15th September, and ahead of the event, TGS has started revealing the publishers and developers that will be in attendance. Square Enix will be at the event, and as part of this, it'll be showcasing a long list of games. Fans can expect to see all sorts of games...
News Get Stuck Into Strategy RPG 'The DioField Chronicle' Now With Free Switch Demo
Stategically placed
If we haven't had enough strategy RPG news from Square Enix this year, then the upcoming The DioField Chronicle brings a bit of a twist to the genre. And you can find out just what that twist is as a demo has launched on the Switch eShop today! Calling itself a "Real Time Tactical Battle" game, this is Square Enix and Lancarse's...
News The DioField Chronicle Gets Release Date Trailer Showcasing Diorama-Style Battles
Locking in September
After quietly announcing a western release date just a few days ago, Square Enix has now shared a brand new trailer for its upcoming strategy RPG, The DioField Chronicle. The trailer, shared by Nintendo Everything, is only in Japanese for the time being, but it shows off a snip
News The DioField Chronicle Launches Worldwide This September, Pre-Orders Live
Update: Western release is confirmed
Update [Wed 6th Jul, 2022 17:35 BST]: Square Enix has now confirmed that The DioField Chronicle will be launching in the west on the same day as it is in Japan, 22nd September. The publisher has also opened up pre-orders for physical copies of the game on its website. The standard Switch version will cost...
About The Game
A gritty and immersive story brought to life with the latest technology.
Introducing "Real Time Tactical Battle" (RTTB), a new, deeply strategic, real-time battle system.
The beginnings of a new Strategy RPG, crafted by a skilled and experienced development team.
■An all-new Strategy RPG that chronicles an epic tale of war and honour. Featuring a unique and beautiful world that blends fantasy, medieval and modern-day influences, and a deep yet innovative real-time battle system.
■Deep, strategic, real-time tactical battles
The battles in this game are defined by real-time assessment of battlefield conditions and issuing decisive orders that take advantage of your troops strengths and weaknesses to gain advantage over your foe. Make clever use of a variety of skills, classes and equipment to complete your mission.
■Realistic "diorama" style battle scenes
Richly detailed depictions of the environments of the island of DioField combined with unique "diorama" style visuals as you command your forces like a general.
■The DioField Chronicle Early Purchase Bonus Content
・Weapon: Rhopasto Knife (Early Purchase Exclusive Colour)
・Accessory: Recruit's Bangle
Early Purchase Bonus Claim Period: Until December 31, 2022
* Item not obtainable during the game can be acquired during Chapter 1, Episode 2.
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