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XD Games announced this free-to-play tactical RPG The Sword of Convalaria will launch globally on July 31 for mobile and PC (Steam).

Applications for the latest closed beta version are now available through the official website. The final closed beta will run from June 27th to July 4th. More details can be found in the press release below.

A new trailer with a release date, description, and a set of screenshots can be found below, via XD Games.

Embark on a monumental mission to save the nation of Iria in Sword of Convallaria, a gripping fantasy tactical RPG that’s set to launch on PC and mobile on July 31, 2024, developers XD can reveal today. Sword of Convallaria combines classic Japanese turn-based tactical RPG elements and neo-pixel visuals, seamlessly blending old-school RPG design with modern graphical enhancements.

Build a formidable team of allies with unique abilities to engage in strategic grid-based battles against rival factions. The game’s complex combat system allows you to carefully strategize and unleash devastating attacks to defeat an eclectic range of opponents encountered on your journey. Offering true tactical gameplay, it features grid-based combat across a variety of obstacles and terrain, requiring you to use every detail of the battlefield to your advantage. Variations in terrain such as rocks and boulders create positive and negative effects, enriching your tactical options. You can lure enemies into a row and roll boulders at them, or knock strong enemies into water or off the map for instant kills on the ground.

Sword of Convallaria’s deep storyline, driven by player agency, unfolds based on your decisions, with the narrative changing based on your choices and achievements, shaping Iria’s destiny. The developers promise a rich storyline with 120 hours of single-player gameplay. Recruit and train a roster of unique companions in the tavern, build their equipment in the forge, improve their stats in the training ground, and lead your custom-made band of mercenaries on legendary quests with various factions.

Sword of Convallaria boasts a mesmerizing soundtrack composed by legendary video game music producer Hitoshi Sakimoto, known for his work on beloved titles such as Final Fantasy Tactics and Valkyria Chronicles. In addition, the game features an all-star cast, including Kazuhiko Inoue, Aoi Yūki, and Takuya Eguchi, who bring Iria’s characters to life with their captivating performances.

Those who want to be among the first to experience the wonders of Iria can sign up for the closed beta test on PC and Android platforms starting June 27th! Details on how to sign up for the closed beta:

The Final CBT is the final closed beta test for Sword of Convallaria, with limited seats available. Android users can fill out the application form on the official website between June 13 and June 24 to apply for a chance to download the game from the Google Play Store. PC users can download and log in once the CBT officially starts.

• Application Period Schedule: 8:00 PM, June 13, 2024 (PDT) – 8:00 PM, June 24, 2024 (PDT)
• Testing Period: 8:00 PM, June 27, 2024 (PDT) – 8:59 PM, July 4, 2024 (PDT)

Game Highlights

• Distinctive neo-pixel visuals that combine classic RPG aesthetics with modern graphical effects
• Deep strategic grid-based combat that requires tactical mastery
• A branching narrative where your choices shape the fate of Iria
• An epic soundtrack composed by legendary video game music producer Hitoshi Sakimoto
• Star-studded voice cast featuring Kazuhiko Inoue, Aoi Yūki and Takuya Eguchi

Sword of Convallaria will arrive on Steam and mobile platforms on July 31, 2024.