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Unicorn Overlord

Unicorn Overlord is a 2024 tactical role-playing game developed by Vanillaware and published by Atlus in Japan and Sega worldwide.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Unicorn Overlord is a 2024 tactical role-playing game from Vanillaware. It follows exiled prince Alain as he liberates the continent of Fevrith.

What it is

A tactical RPG set on the war-torn continent of Fevrith. Players control exiled prince Alain, who gathers allies to resist the Zenoiran Empire. The game combines real-time field movement with turn-based battles and unit management.

Key details

Developed by Vanillaware and published by Atlus in Japan and Sega worldwide, the game launched on March 8, 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. It features large-scale strategic battles and Vanillaware's distinctive visual style.

Presentation and reception

Official materials highlight the large roster of characters, fantasy setting, and Vanillaware's art style. Reviewers note its strategic overworld exploration and influences from earlier tactical strategy games.

In short

  • Developed by Vanillaware (Odin Sphere, 13 Sentinels).
  • Released March 8, 2024 on Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S.
  • Story: exiled prince Alain leads the Liberation Army.
  • Gameplay: real-time field movement meets turn-based tactics.
Canadian angle

The game was released worldwide by Sega, making it available to Canadian players on major console platforms.

Quick questions

What type of game is Unicorn Overlord?
A tactical role-playing game with large-scale battles and unit management.
Who developed and published it?
Vanillaware developed it; Atlus published in Japan, Sega worldwide.
What platforms is it available on?
Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicorn_Overlord
    Supports: Developer, publishers, genre, release date, platforms, setting, protagonist, and gameplay overview.
  2. Official website — https://unicorn-overlord.com/en/
    Supports: Story setting, Fevrith, Alain, the Ring of the Unicorn, and the Liberation Army.
  3. PlayStation — https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/unicorn-overlord/
    Supports: Overworld exploration, turn-based battle system, character count, and gameplay features.
  4. IGN — https://www.ign.com/wikis/unicorn-overlord/Walkthrough
    Supports: Gameplay structure, battle maps, army movement, and strategic battle design.