Threads of Time Debuts At Xbox Showcase Unveiling Classic JRPG Gameplay

Written by Brandon Hofer on September 28, 2024

News: A new RPG is on the way that should make JRPG fans happy, set in a modern 2.5D style that deals with different time periods.

One of the games that made the biggest splash during Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show Showcase belongs to Riyo Games with Threads of Time. Threads of Time is a modern 2.5D love letter to the JRPG classics. In this adventure players will journey through time filled with turn-based action and a party of characters from different epochs, all set in a fantasy world. Throughout the adventure players will unravel a sinister, era-spanning plot in this RPG and be immersed in cinematic combat where time can be bent to your will.

Threads of Time features 2.5D pixel art powered by Unreal Engine 5 that instantly transports you across breathtaking locales through the ages. Explore different eras, assemble your party and restore the ancient order of the Time Knights. From the majestic age of dinosaurs to the distant future teeming with mechanical marvels, every era is packed with adventure and secrets waiting to be unearthed. As you navigate this vast tapestry of history, uncover a sinister plot threatening to unravel the very fabric of time as told through striking anime cutscenes.

From dinosaurs to mechanical robots, every battle is a test of strength and wit. Alongside your party, master the dynamic turn-based combat system to take down enemy defenses and bend time to your will to unleash powerful team combos upon your foes. Remake history and save the world.

Some of the key features in Threads of Time include:

Time-Traveling Adventure: From an age where dinosaurs roam to the far-flung future and alternate realms in between - travel across fantastic and distinctive time periods, and discover the threads that bind the ages. Uncover an epic tale of interwoven fates, and secrets that shaped civilizations…and follow the threads of a sinister plot that traverses the tapestry of time.

Timeless Turn-Based Combat: Weave together powerful attacks in visually dynamic, strategic turn-based battles. Bend time to your will, unravel enemies’ defenses, and unleash your party’s full potential through devastating team combos.

Heroes From Across Ages: Assemble a party of charismatic and unique characters recruited from different eras. Restore the ancient Order of the Time Knights and unite heroes from across epochs to defend the timeline from impending chaos and corruption.

Retro Charm Meets Modern Visuals: Step into vibrant worlds powered by Unreal Engine 5, meet lovingly hand-crafted 2D characters and experience the timeless charm of pixel art as you explore through the ages. Threads of Time captures the essence of your favorite retro RPGs, wrapped in a new and immersive adventure.

The listing for Threads of Time is now live on Steam and Xbox. Take a look at the video below and tell us what you think. Will you play Threads of Time when it is released?