The company added that there could be changes to the launch schedule depending on the evolution of the new coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID-19). In fact, the game was scheduled to be released in Japanese and English last year, but Bandai Namco Entertainment announced in October that the release would be delayed.
As part of this delay, Tales of Crestoria will feature voice acting for the main story, as well as cinematics presented through illustrations and "various other additions."
Cast and Staff
- Kouhei Amasaki as Kanata Hjuger.
- Yui Ishikawa as Misella.
- Yuuma Uchida as Vicious.
- Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Aegis Alver.
- Ayane Sakura as Yuna Azetta.
- Hiroki Yasumoto as Orwin Granberg.
On the staff side, the following are listed:
Wit Studio is in charge of animation for the game, and Jun Kumagai is in charge of writing the main story. Character designers include Kosuke Fujishima, Mutsumi Inomata, Miyuki Kobayashi, and Daigo Okumura. Yasutaka Nakata and Kamikaze Douga is in charge of the main character designs and previously made the following concept video.
About Tales of CrestoriaThe full version of the concept movie, created by Yasutaka Nakata x Kamikaze Douga!— TALES OF CRESTORIA (@to_crestoria_EN) December 14, 2018
Some surprise guests show up in the video after Kanata, Misella, and Vicious' fight with the enforcers, weaving a new tale in Kanata's world...You don't want to miss the end!#TalesOfCrestoria pic.twitter.com/cBqgz62IaD
The game will be free with some purchases available in an internal store. Pre-registration to participate in the game's beta test is available in Japan, and all players will receive rewards depending on the number of registrations made. The story of the game is described as follows:
In the Kanata world, all citizens use "orbs of truth", which allow them to be condemned by popular vote if they commit any crime. Kanata is the only son of the respected village leader who runs an orphanage, and has strong ties to Misella, a girl in his care.
One fateful night, tragedy falls on Misella, and Kanata commits a great sin to save her. In desperation to prevent Kanata from committing the taboo, Misella is also categorized as a sinner. Now, being both persecuted you must choose between possessing your sin or letting your sin possess you.
Source: Tales of Crestoria Twitter account via Gematsu
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