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Atlus, Vanillaware Unveil Unicorn Overlord on March 8th, 2024

Artwork of Unicorn Overlord

Developer Vanillaware and publisher Atlus have announced Unicorn Overlord, a new tactical RPG with turn-based combat. It launches March 8th, 2024, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S. The September 2023 Nintendo Direct featured the reveal.

Vanillaware is well known for its work on well-received games such as 13 Sentinels: Aegis RimDragon’s CrownOdin SphereGrimGrimoireand more. Fans are in for a treat with Unicorn Overlord, which features the same fantasy art style application with a classical touch. Apart from its stunning visuals, discover more about the game’s battle mechanics and the army of 60 unique characters in the overview below by Atlus.

Unicorn Overlord Overview

Liberate your kingdom, reclaim your destiny.

From the masterminds that brought 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere, ATLUS x Vanillaware presents the rebirth of tactical fantasy RPG. Fight against fate and embark on a royal adventure to regain your reign alongside trustworthy allies.

Unicorn Overlord combines the timeless tactical RPG genre with overworld exploration and innovative battle system for a unique epic fantasy experience in the iconic Vanillaware style.

Key Features

  • Traverse a vibrant world, assemble units and direct them into exquisitely animated battles
  • Perform heroic deeds and grow renown throughout the five nations
  • Cultivate a grand army with over 60 unique characters, from humans and elves to massive beasts and heavenly angels

Screenshots

Unicorn Overlord Collector’s Edition

Pre-orders and pricing aren’t live yet, but Atlus has shared an image of everything that’s included in the physical Collector’s Edition. Voila!

Unicorn Overlord Collector's Edition
  • Premium Outer Box
  • Base Game
  • Artbook (132 pages)
  • 2-CD Soundtrack
  • Card Game 2-4 Players (239 cards)
  • DLC Voucher (ATLUS x Vanillaware Heraldry Pack)

Unicorn Overlord is slated to release on March 8th, 2024. Keep checking back here at RPGFan for all the latest Nintendo Direct announcements.

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Tin Manuel

Tin Manuel

Tin is a designer and a writer by day and an adventurer in whatever game she is playing at night. She gets giddy talking about RPGs (specifically JRPGs), new releases, and reveres almost every female protagonist. She has two cats and two dogs, whom she loves dearly. She’s forgetful at times, but she will always remember Aerith’s death frame by frame in 480p.

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