New Valkyria Chronicles 4 Trailer Sets Up the Game's Story

A new trailer for Valkyria Chronicles 4 has dropped, but it's more than that -- it's the game's entire prologue. Players who don't mind going in with a few spoilers can check it out for an introduction to the characters and the plight they find themselves in, as well as up-close look with some of the tanks and machines that will be available in the game as well.

The franchise's fourth official installment puts the player in the shoes of Commander Claude Wallace, who, alongside his friends in Squad E, are sent on a mission to capture their enemies and end an Earth-shaking war. The game takes place within the same era as the rest of the series, and is packed with cool features:

• A Coming-of-Age Story in a Time of War – Valkyria Chronicles 4 takes place in the same timeframe as the original Valkyria Chronicles, but focuses on a whole new cast of main characters. Players will take command of the eager, young Commander Claude Wallace, engineer/heavy weapons extraordinaire Riley Miller, hotheaded Darcsen Raz, ice-cold ace sniper Kai Schulen, and more. Together, they will experience the painful realities of war–but will the bonds of Squad E's friendships survive the frozen battlefield?
• The Next Generation "BLiTZ" Battle System – The part overhead turn-based strategy, part RPG, and part real-time 3rd person shooter "BLiTZ" battle system returns to the field. New features include an explosive new class called the Grenadier, numerous offensive/defensive battleship support options, chances for a unit to have a "Last Stand" action before death, and more. Plus, fight the imperial threat with more units on larger-scale maps than ever before.
• CANVAS Aesthetics – The series' signature hand-drawn visual style is back and overhauled for the newest generation. Inspired by watercolor compositions, the CANVAS Graphics Engine blends visual elements of reality and imagination to create an expressive world filled with colorful emotions. Watch the journey of Squad E unfold like an interactive painting!
• The Return of a Legendary Composer – The illustrious Hitoshi Sakimoto, original composer of the Valkyria Chronicles series and countless other emotional epics, returns to provide a sweeping orchestral soundtrack for the game.

Valkyria Chronicles 4 is set for releases on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch some time later this year.

Source: Gematsu