Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, the non secular successor to the cult traditional Suikoden RPG sequence, is only a few weeks away. Rabbit & Bear studio initially introduced the sport again in 2020 with one of many highest-grossing Kickstarter campaigns ever–and after 4 years, it is nearly right here.
The long-awaited RPG will launch on all platforms on April 23, however PC gamers who wish to safe their copy forward of launch can preorder Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes for simply $39.49 (usually $50) at Fanatical. This 20% low cost is accessible till the sport launches.
Whereas Fanatical’s preorder deal is one of the best worth for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes on PC, the sport can also be out there at Steam and The Epic Video games Retailer. It is going to additionally launch for Nintendo Swap, PlayStation, and Xbox. Nevertheless, solely PS5 and Nintendo Swap are getting bodily releases outdoors Japan, and neither model contains preorder bonuses.
Fortunately, it is simpler for digital gamers to get the sport. PlayStation Plus members can save 10% on their preorders in the event that they preorder the digital variations by the PlayStation Store, whereas Xbox Game Pass members can play the sport on launch day as a part of their subscription. Nintendo Swap preorders will not be but out there, however you may add it to your eShop wishlist to be notified when its out there.
It is all a bit complicated, however to assist simplify issues, we have outlined all of the variations of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes under, and offered particulars on all of the preorder bonuses included with every model.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Preorder Bonuses
Digital Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes preorders get you the Early Chicken Pack merchandise bundle, which features a bonus rune and accent merchandise, and the Headquarters Customized Object DLC, which provides an additional flag you may show in your in-game stronghold. Whereas these packs are solely included as preorder bonuses on PlaySation, PC, and Xbox, each packs might be out there as purchasable DLC content material after launch for all platforms.
Preordering the $80 Digital Deluxe version will allow you to play as much as 48 hours early, beginning April 21, and comes with a bunch of different unique objects outlined under.
$50-$60
You can preorder Eiyuden Chronicle standard edition $50 on PS5 and $60 on Nintendo Switch. Not only is the Switch version $10 more expensive, it also won’t release until a month later on May 21. The PS5 version launches on April 23. Neither version includes any preorder bonuses. Nevertheless, you can preorder the game on either console at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, and Target.
The digital commonplace version is accessible for $50 on PC, Xbox Sequence X|S, Xbox One, and PS5, and contains the Early Chicken and Headquarters Customized Object DLC preorder bonuses. PlayStation Plus members can seize the PS5 model for simply $45 on the PSN retailer. Unusually, there is no such thing as a solution to preorder Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes digital commonplace version on PS4. It is doable the PS4 model might get its personal digital commonplace version launch on the PlayStation Retailer, however for now, it seems PS4 gamers who didn’t again the sport on Kickstarter might want to preorder the $80 Digital Deluxe edition–unless you may learn Japanese, wherein case you may import a bodily PS4 commonplace version copy for $40 at Play Asia. Digital Nintendo Swap preorders might be out there at a later date.
$80
The $80 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Digital Deluxe edition comes with the base game on your platform of choice, the Early Bird and Headquarters Custom Object pack preorder bonuses, and early access to the game starting April 21, plus a bunch of bonus content, including:
- Easy Journey Pack (contains six Healing items, two Revive item, and three Evacuation item)
- Season Pass (includes three bonus DLC story chapters releasing after launch, plus three downloadable wallpapers and two Headquarters Paint options)
- Digital Mini Artbook
- Digital Soundtrack
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Digital Deluxe edition is available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. The Xbox digital deluxe version is compatible with Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, while the PlayStation version includes codes for the PS5 and PS4 versions of the game. As mentioned above, it is currently the only way to get the game on PS4 outside of Japan. PS Plus members can also save 10% on their preorder, bringing the Digital Deluxe version down to $72 (was $80).
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is developed by Rabbit & Bear Studios, which was founded by several members of the original Suikoden development team who wanted to continue the legacy of the beloved RPG series. As such, many of Eiyuden Chronicle’s gameplay and story elements will be familiar to Suikoden fans, such as the large cast of 100 party members to recruit, strategic turn-based battle system, and high fantasy setting rife with political conflict. It also features modernized touches like voice acting and a stylized presentation that mixes 2D sprites and high-quality 3D environments similar to Square Enix’s HD-2D style seen in games like Octopath Traveler and Live A Live.
Sadly, Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of each Eiyuden Chronicle and Suikoden, handed away on February 6 on the age of 54.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes launches for PC, Nintendo Swap, PS5, PS4, Xbox Sequence X|S, and Xbox One on April 23. Within the meantime, the sport’s side-scrolling motion RPG prequel, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, is accessible now on consoles and PC and is price trying out if you wish to study extra about this new fantasy sequence. You possibly can snag a Steam key for 21% off at Fanatical. Rising can also be out there on Xbox Game Pass.
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