Get ready to lead your forces to victory in Unicorn Overlord, the upcoming tactical RPG from ATLUS and Vanillaware. SEGA has released a slew of exciting updates that will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to conquer the battlefield.
Explore Diverse Battlefields
Dive into stunning new environments as SEGA unveils more battle stage details. Traverse snow-capped mountains, bustling cityscapes, and ancient ruins – each unique stage presenting challenging tactical opportunities. The varied terrain and strategic layouts promise to keep every encounter fresh and thrilling.
Master the Art of War
Sharpen your tactical prowess with the latest Commander’s Guidance video. Join Alain and Josef, your trusty advisors, as they unveil the secrets to strengthening your army. Learn about Promotions to unlock powerful new abilities, Sigils of the Ancients that grant unique boons, and Military Treatises that refine your strategic expertise. Transform your ragtag band of soldiers into an unstoppable force!
Unveiling the Frostblooms
But you won’t face this epic war alone. The Frostblooms, enigmatic beings infused with elemental power, stand alongside you. These loyal companions possess unique abilities, from the ice magic mastery of Glacia to the earth-shattering might of Titania. Discover their strengths and synergize them with your human troops to unleash devastating combos and dominate the battlefield.
Prepare for Launch
With these valuable insights at your fingertips, you’re well on your way to becoming a legendary tactician. Mark your calendars for March 8th, 2024 and gear up to embark on an unforgettable adventure in Unicorn Overlord. Pre-order your copy today for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™, or Xbox Series X|S and be ready to liberate the kingdom from the clutches of Zenoira!
Here’s the rundown of what we can expect from the game.
Battle Stages
Get ready to lead your forces on strategic campaigns across captivating battle stages in Unicorn Overlord. These dynamic battlefields are where your troops and their foes will clash in real-time, each offering unique challenges and victory conditions.
Unit Deployment and Movement
Allied units can be deployed from any base flying a blue flag. Once deployed, use the cursor to move them across the battle stage.
Valor Points are used when deploying units. These can be replenished by defeating enemies, liberating towns, and fortresses, and more.
Battle Menu
When an allied unit encounters an enemy unit, the battle menu will appear. Select Battle to enter combat.
Swapping Positions
When two allied units are in proximity, you can have them swap places before engaging in battle. Adjust your units as necessary based on your enemy’s weaknesses.
Waiting and First Strike
Any enemy unit attacking a unit in the waiting state gets this brutal advantage. First Strike ensures they always attack first in that round, regardless of their normal initiative score. Imagine a mighty warrior recovering from a clash, only to be ruthlessly cut down before they can react. However, the waiting state isn’t all doom and gloom. If you manage to pull off a First Strike yourself, you can gain a crucial edge and potentially turn the tide of battle. Just remember, positioning and timing are key.
Stamina and Resting
Engaging in battle consumes stamina. Units with 0 stamina will be unable to move. You can restore a unit’s stamina by commanding it to rest. Keep in mind, if an enemy engages a resting unit in battle, that unit will be completely defenseless and unable to act.
Hallowed Corne Ash
A Hallowed Corne Ash can be used to avert a game over when the time limit expires or your command post is claimed by the enemy.
Valor Skills
Skills that can be activated by consuming Valor Points. Each class has access to different Valor Skills, such as offensive and recovery skills. Valor Skills play an important factor when deploying troops, so try to make good use of them.
Stage Objects
Stages contain a variety of objects and sites that can be used to quickly turn the tides of battle, such as divine effigies that can summon cyclones, campsites that restore the stamina of your allies, and catapults that are able to launch boulders.
Active Skills
A combatant’s Initiative determines their turn order within battle. When a combatant’s turn arrives, they will use one of their Active Skills. Using an Active Skill consumes AP. AP is displayed by a red jewel. Once both sides are out of AP, the battle will end.
Passive Skills
In this game, you’ll have access to Passive Skills that automatically activate when specific situations arise, giving you an edge in battle. Think of them as hidden triggers waiting to unleash powerful effects.
Tactics
The tactics you set determine when a character will use what skill, and who they will target. Each skill can be assigned up to two conditions. In such cases, both conditions must be met for the skill to be used. If no tactics are assigned to a character, then they will target the enemy in front of them. Assign tactics to your characters t have them fight more effectively.
Example
One of Alain’s active skills, Lean Edge, allows him to recover HP if he defeats an enemy using it. If you set him to target the enemy with the Lowest HP, he’ll be more likely to defeat his foe and trigger the healing effect.
Tactics and Priority
In Unicorn Overlord, you’re not just limited to assigning skills – you can prioritize them, giving you even more control over your character’s actions.
Mastering priorities unlocks strategic depth. Experiment, adapt to situations, and create unique tactics for each character to conquer the battlefield
Optimize
You can use Optimize to automatically configure your tactics and equipment. Try using it when you’re unsure of how to best set these.
*All footage and images used in this press release are not final and currently still under development