Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a turn-based RPG by Rabbit & Bear Studios, published by 505 Games. The campaign combines more than 100 recruitable characters, a six-member battle party and building up your own headquarters.

The presentation uses 2D character figures in front of 3D environments. The setting is the continent of Allraan, shaped by various power groups.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes was officially released on April 23, 2024. The JRPG came out on the various platforms on the same date. Certain higher-priced editions previously had limited early access.

The three major story chapters, released separately, expanded the base game in 2025. They are add-ons to the wider product story, not new base versions.

PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch are the native versions confirmed by the publisher.

Regular battles run turn-based with up to six active characters. Characters have different roles, ranges and abilities, so the choice of formation shapes important fights. Besides these group encounters, there are staged one-on-one duels as well as larger battles with several units. These battle types set different priorities than the normal party system.

The game deliberately combines the structure of a classic JRPG with modern rendered backdrops and two-dimensional sprite characters. The core remains planning abilities, formation and resources, not real-time action.

Three additional story chapters expand the game: Marisa's story was released on Feb 27, 2025, Seign's chapter on Mar 13, 2025 and Markus' section on Apr 3, 2025. They tell supplementary stories from the main game's universe and are to be distinguished from cosmetic packs.

For Windows 10, Steam lists at least an Intel Core i5-4670K or AMD FX-4350, 8 GB RAM and a GeForce GTX 660 (2 GB) or Radeon R7 260X (2 GB). The stated target is 1080p at 30 frames per second.

Recommended are a Core i5-6600K or FX-9590, still 8 GB RAM and a GTX 1650 (4 GB) or Radeon RX 570 (8 GB). According to Steam, this configuration targets 1080p at 60 frames per second. Both tiers require 30 GB of free storage.

The over 100 recruitable heroes are not all part of the active battle group at the same time. Some join after narrative encounters, others only after smaller tasks or specific conditions. Some support the headquarters and its facilities instead of taking part directly in battles.

The search for new allies is therefore tied to exploration and progress in the game world. The central battle formation is limited to six characters. The large number of recruitable characters therefore does not mean an equally large group you can control at the same time.

Your own headquarters is more than a meeting place for the hero group. Newly recruited allies help there with upgrading buildings, production sites and services. Additional facilities open further options for supply and development, while the fortress grows as the story progresses.

Activities outside the campaign include mini-games and side quests. Upgrades link recruitment with lasting improvements to infrastructure, without replacing the turn-based main campaign itself.

The events take place on the continent Allraan, where various states, groups and interests struggle for power and ancient magical artifacts. At the center are Nowa, a young fighter from the Liga, as well as Seign from the Galdean Empire and Marisa, who belongs to the Wardens. Their paths show different perspectives on a widening conflict.

The story links personal loyalties and rivalries with the political conflict between the powers. The many other heroes expand this view of Allraan with their own backgrounds and tasks.

The PC version supports German menus and German subtitles. Full voice acting is available in English and Japanese according to Steam. The Steam features list adjustable difficulty, separate volume controls, a way to play without quick-time events and keyboard-only controls. Controllers are partially supported.

Steam rates the PC version on Steam Deck as “Playable”. This compatibility is not a native additional platform, nor a statement that all controls work without adjustment.