Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Delayed Until Q2 2024
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, developed by Rabbit & Bear Studios and published by 505 Games, has been pushed back to a Q2 2024 release, according to an announcement made on Kickstarter. Initially scheduled for a 2023 launch, the decision to delay was made to ensure the best possible story and reward the game’s Kickstarter backers with an exceptional gaming experience.
Eiyuden Chronicle’s Kickstarter Success
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes achieved immense success on Kickstarter, raising a staggering $4,541,481 from 46,307 backers. This made it the third highest-funded video game in Kickstarter history, only surpassed by Shenmue III and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.
A Spiritual Successor to Suikoden
Directed by Yoshitaka Murayama, the mastermind behind Suikoden, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is often considered a spiritual successor to Konami’s beloved franchise. Described as an “ode to the classic JRPG genre from the PlayStation era,” the game will feature high-resolution 2.5D graphics, pixel-based characters, a captivating story of war and friendship, a diverse cast of 100 unique heroes, and a fortress building system to grow the protagonist’s army.
Platforms and Release Date
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is set to be released on PS5, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One in Q2 2024.