Publisher Square Enix and developer Cattle Call have announced dungeon exploration RPG Dungeon Encounters for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch on October 15.
Dungeon Encounters is produced by Hiroaki Kato and directed by Hiroyuki Ito, and features character designs by Ryoma Ito and music direction by Nobuo Uematsu.
Here is an overview of the game, via Square Enix:
Directed by Final Fantasy series veteran Hiroyuki Ito and produced by Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age‘s Hiroaki Kato, Dungeon Encounters challenges players to test their strategic skills with 100 levels of thought-provoking challenges. Using 2D grid-based movements, players are invited to lead an expedition charting the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth. Plan and prepare to overcome numerous obstacles, battles, and defeat monsters in a bid to outwit the formidable game system and reach the deepest level of the Dungeon. Strategize to survive!
Players can enjoy a newly polished and refined iteration of Final Fantasy‘s classic Active Time Battle (ATB) system brought to you by original creator, Hiroyuki Ito. Dungeon Encounters features an expansive range of fantasy inspired characters by character designer Ryoma Ito, offering players a unique take on the dungeon crawler genre, and the ability to customize their team in order to complete the challenges and obstacles effectively. Fans can also enjoy a soundtrack overseen by musical director Nobuo Uematsu, featuring a modern take on classical tracks, as they put their minds to the test and venture through the many levels of Dungeon Encounters.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery. Visit the official Japanese website here.