Astral Chain’s “Unchained Mode” detailed
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We previously heard that Astral Chain would include a mode to make the game easier. In the game’s latest Japanese trailer, the Unchained Mode was finally detailed.
When it’s turned on, players can customize all sorts of actions that can be automated. These include:
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Astral Chain – English “Action” trailer
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Nintendo has issued an English version of the “Action” trailer for Astral Chain that was first shared in Japanese last month. We have it below.
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Astral Chain introduces its lead composer, three vocal songs to be included
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Another development blog has been added to PlatinumGames’ website, this time focusing on the game’s music. Satoshi Igarashi has been introduced as the game’s lead composer, and we have confirmation that three vocal tracks will be included.
Here’s the full blog:
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9-minute Astral Chain trailer
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Nintendo just released a new, 9-minute trailer for Astral Chain on its Japanese YouTube channel. Have a look at the video below.
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Astral Chain director on the game’s difficulty, including a variety of gameplay, more
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Nintendo has shared a new Astral Chain interview with director Takahisa Taura. During the discussion, Taura discussed the game’s difficulty (and revealed the “Unchained Mode”), spoke about wanting to include gameplay outside of just action sequences, and more. We also have confirmation that you can pet one of the Legions, which will surely please pet owners.
Here’s the full interview:
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Astral Chain lead character modeling arist on making the game’s characters and their visual style
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PlatinumGames is continuing its blog series on Astral Chain with a new contribution from Koji Ishida. In his piece, the modeling artist explains how the team went about creating the game’s character models and how they should look. We also get a look at character customization, which you can see above.
Here’s the full blog:
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Astral Chain Collector’s Edition up on the Nintendo UK store
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The Nintendo UK store has opened pre-orders for the Astral Chain Collector’s Edition. If interested, place an order here. Note that this has been selling out at other retailers.
The Astral Chain Collector’s Edition includes the game, a 152-page artbook, a Shikishi art board, and soundtrack CD. Limited and standard copies also come with a Legion Pin.
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Astral Chain pre-load live in North America
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As of today, Astral Chain can be pre-loaded in North America. Nintendo first made the option available in Japan last night.
By pre-loading, you can download the game’s data ahead of time. Doing so will let you play the digital version right at launch.
Astral Chain is launching on August 30. It’ll take up 9.6GB of space.
Source: Switch eShop
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Astral Chain file size
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With well over a month until launch, Astral Chain has already started its pre-load option in Japan. Thanks to that, we now have the game’s file size. Astral Chain will take up 9.6GB of space.
Astral Chain launches for Switch on August 30. You’ll be able to play through it in English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, or Chinese.
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Astral Chain cinematic artist talks about the game’s facial animation
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PlatinumGames posted its latest devblog for Astral Chain today. This time around, we get to hear from cinematic artist Takahiro Iwagami about the game’s facial animation.
Here’s the full piece:
