Steam pixel JRPG “Threads of Time” is released, “Key to Time and Space” inspires heroes to travel through the era | 4Gamers

Canadian independent team Rio Games The new pixel RPG “Threads of Time” (tentative translation, Trails of Time) developed and published by Humble Games was released at the Tokyo Game Show TGS 2024. It is expected to be launched on Steam and Xbox Series X/S, and will provide a Traditional Chinese interface and subtitles.

“Threads of Time” was developed with Unreal Engine 5. It features fully hand-drawn pixel characters and 2.5D scenes. It is inspired by classic JRPGs such as “Key to Time” and “Final Fantasy”. It is the first work of the Riyo team, and the team members have rich experience. , has participated in the development of masterpieces such as “Shovel Knight”, “Fortress Heroes”, and “Deltarune”.

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✨ Experience a story-rich journey through time
💖 Gather charming characters from different eras
⚔️ Immerse yourself in cinematic combat

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Players will play the protagonist Ray, the swordsman, and embark on a journey through time and space, gathering heroes from different eras with different charms as partners, rebuilding the “Knights of Space and Time”, discovering the connections connecting various time and space, and uncovering a story that threatens the past and present. Conspiracy with the future.

The trailer video shows the detailed scenes produced by UE5 with gorgeous camera movements, and combines Japanese animation to show a diverse stage. For example, in the prehistoric era of 12 million BC, primitive people and dinosaurs fought side by side, while in the Middle Ages of 1000 AD, swords were intertwined with magic and magical creatures, and rampant sky pirates fought for legendary treasures.

Traveling all the way to the distant future, cyberpunk is in power in 2400 AD. The protagonist possesses divine power and joins hands with the giant hammer warrior to challenge the robot. He even encounters the apocalypse. Only the mecha survives in the ruins of the building. The knights of time and space will be dazzled. worlds and explore the secrets of civilization buried in every corner.

The release date of “Threads of Time” has not yet been determined. The supported platforms are Steam (PC) and Xbox Series. Interested players can add it to their wish list first.