Square Enix and developer Lancarse has revealed the release date of its upcoming strategy RPG title The DioField Chronicle, which is giving out that Tactics Ogre kinda vibe upon first glance. It’s coming out on 22nd September for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch.

It’s a completely different kind of game, of course. The DioField Chronicle is dubbed a simulation RPG, where battles are real-time and commands are dished out by pausing the game and assigning them en masse. Basically like 13 Sentinels’ gaming portion, but with actual graphics. The game also has a diorama-style aesthetic to it, with the bloom effect you see when photographic miniatures as you see your army trample your foes.

Or your foes trampling you. Either way, it looks slick and promising. Trailer & features list below:

Features

• An All-New Simulation RPG from Square Enix – An all-new simulation RPG that chronicles an epic tale of war and honor. Features a unique world depicted using beautiful graphics that blends fantasy, medieval, and modern-day influences, and a deep, yet innovative real-time battle system.
• Deep, Strategic Real-Time Battles – The battles in this game are defined by swift assessment of battlefield conditions and issuing decisive orders that take advantage of your troops’ strengths and weaknesses to gain advantage over your foe. Make clever use of a variety of skills, classes (troop types), and equipment to attack the enemy and complete your mission.
• Realistic “Diorama”-Style Battle Scenes – The natural environment and cultures of the island of DioField combine with unique “diorama”-style textures to create a clear and beautiful visual aesthetic.