Kadokawa Games has been revealing new artwork, screenshots, and details about the upcoming mecha strategy JRPG Relayer.
First of all, we get to see more of the playable mecha that we’ll be able to enjoy in the game.
The first is the Stella Gear piloted by Jupiter named “Ferretorius.” It’s a tank-class mecha inspired by the guardian deity of single combat. It has excellent armor and melee capabilities.
- Name: Ferretorius
- Model Number: GS-TA01/Ju
- Stats
- Armor S
- Mobility B
- Firepower B
- Melee S
- Electronic Warfare C
Sun’s Stella Gear “Amaterasu” is also a tank class with great armor and melee stats.
- Name: Amaterasu
- Model Number: GS-TA01
- Stats
- Armor S
- Mobility B
- Firepower B
- Melee A
- Electronic Warfare C
Amanogawa’s Stella Gear “Galaxy Star,” indicates the fact that it glitters like the Milky Way. It’s an assault class mecha.
- Name: Galaxy Star
- Model Number: GS-TA01
- Stats
- Armor A
- Mobility A
- Firepower B
- Melee A
- Electronic Warfare C
Do keep in mind that the transliteration of the names from Katakana may vary in the official localization.
We also hear from director Yoshimi Yasuda, who showcased a new screenshot and mentioned that the development team has made an effort to provide players with a stress-free playing environment.
They have implemented many useful features like “danger range display,” “high-speed/simple battle mode,” “hate list,” and “high-speed auto scenario mode.”
If you’d like to learn more about Relayer, we recently published an extensive interview with producer and director Yoshimi Yasuda.
You can also check out the original reveal, additional details, the first trailer, another promotional video, the first reveal of the rich cast of characters that will populate the game, the second, the latest extensive trailer, and the latest gameplay.
If you’re unfamiliar with the game, here’s an official description.
Story
Humanity is not alone in the universe.
In the year 2049, mankind finally meets intelligent life: the Relayers. Around the same time, the discovery of an ancient alien civilization sets the wheels of fate in motion for the Starchildren, humans bestowed with unique powers.
Then, in the year 2051, our story begins one fateful day when two young women cross paths in Artemis, a colony located on the surface of the Moon. Get ready for an intergalactic adventure where humans and ancient aliens meet, and our stellar neighbors come to life!
Setting
Relayer takes place in the Milky Way galaxy, within our solar system. In the not-too-distant future, humanity has extended its sphere of influence to Jupiter, with the moon and Mars already established as colonies. Humanity’s very existence is threatened by mysterious extraterrestrials known as the Relayers, who plan to annihilate the universe. As if in response to the Relayers’ invasion, the Starchildren, human successors to the wills of the stars, awaken.
A simulation RPG where you lead your troops to victory using strategy & 4 different types of spacecraft!
In Relayer, players participate in turn-based battles, where each different unit plays its own specific role in combat. There are four different types of Stellar Gear, or spacecraft controlled by a Starchild: Assault, Sniper, Tank, and Scout. Each type’s attack range and weaponry vary, so players will be required to position themselves according to the unique battle situation.
Players can also employ various combat strategies, such as using “hate” to draw the enemy’s attention, allowing certain allies to act as decoys, and calling upon allies to push the enemy back.
This is the first new simulation RPG for PS5 from the highly acclaimed GOD WARS development team!