Unicorn Overlord 2024

About

From the masterminds that brought 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere, ATLUS x Vanillaware presents the rebirth of tactical fantasy RPG. Fight against fate and embark on a royal adventure to regain your reign alongside trustworthy allies. Unicorn Overlord combines the timeless tactical RPG genre with overworld exploration and innovative battle system for a unique epic fantasy experience in the iconic Vanillaware style. Traverse a vibrant world, assemble units and direct them into exquisitely animated battles. Perform heroic deeds and grow renown throughout the five nations. Cultivate a grand army with over 60 unique characters, from humans and elves to massive beasts and heavenly angels

Story

In the kingdom of Cornia, General Valmore leads a rebellion against Queen Ilenia, and with most of the army rallying to his side the throne is soon lost. Before making her final stand, Ilenia entrusts her guard Josef with smuggling her young son Alain and the Ring of the Unicorn, the symbol of Cornian royalty, to safety. Ten years later, Valmore has renamed himself Galerius and forged the sprawling Zenoirian Empire, subjugating neighboring lands from Drakenhold to the elvish realm of Elheim. Raised in hiding on a remote island, Alain comes of age and takes up the mantle of the Liberation Army. Discovering that the Ring of the Unicorn can break the mind-control magic Galerius uses to bend others to his will, Alain sets out to reclaim his homeland.

What is happening now

Unicorn Overlord is a tactical RPG from Vanillaware that launched in March 2024 across PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The game has gained enough traction to land on PlayStation Plus, though subscribers are being notified it will soon leave the service. Recently, the game's composer Yoshimi Kudo launched a YouTube channel dedicated to sharing his work across the games he's scored, including Unicorn Overlord alongside notable titles like Elden Ring and 13 Sentinels. Meanwhile, director Takafumi Noma has moved on to helm DAWNGAZER, a new action RPG set for 2028 on Switch 2, PS5, and PC as part of a broader cross-media IP venture called Ignisphere.