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Threads of Time Debuts New TGS Gameplay Trailer Highlighting Time‑Traveling, Turn‑Based Battles

The showcase spotlights deeper battle systems across multiple eras, with release timing still unannounced.

Overview

  • Riyo Games and Humble Games premiered fresh footage during the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, expanding on prior looks at the Chrono Trigger‑inspired JRPG.
  • The trailer shows a turn order UI, defensive stances that draw aggro, and team‑up attacks, including a combo featuring Barza and Rin.
  • Battles present layered depth and behind‑the‑party camera angles, paired with HD‑2D‑style pixel art, hand‑drawn cinematics, and Unreal Engine 5 polish.
  • Time periods highlighted include prehistory with dinosaurs, a medieval setting, a cyberpunk‑style far future, and a post‑apocalyptic era.
  • The game is planned for PC and Xbox Series X|S with a Steam wishlist live, though no release date or window has been announced.