Video game publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles, the first-ever action RPG based on the popular franchise of the multifaceted series. Arriving later this year, ISEKAI Chronicles will combine elements of classic JRPG battles and city-building mechanics.
In the game, you'll play as the main character Rimuru, experiencing the anime story arc and new tales to develop the Jura Tempest Foundation. In addition to reliving the original story, the game will feature two brand new adventures from the series’ original author, where Rimuru must confront a powerful new enemy.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles is set to release later this year on consoles and PC. The announcement was accompanied by a trailer showcasing the new side-scrolling adventure.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is an action RPG where players control Rimuru to relive the original story, such as the encounters with the Kijin and the battle against the Kingdom of Falmuth, to grow the Jura Tempest Federation. Players can also experience action-packed battles with combo attacks and flashy special moves. By leveling up bonds with friends like Benimaru, Shuna, Ranga and more, Rimuru will learn Special Attacks where allies join the fray with devastating effect. Finish off formidable enemies that attempt to destroy Tempest with special skills animated in retro 8-bit style.
By using Tempest Resonance, players can strengthen each character’s status by developing buildings and facilities in the Jura Tempest Federation after defeating powerful foes.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam on August 8.
A serialized manga, anime and light novel, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime follows corporate worker Mikami Satoru who is murdered by a random killer. After hearing a mysterious voice, he is reincarnated in a fantasy world as a Slime, capable of devouring anything and mimicking its appearance and skills.
The original That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime light novels are written by Fuse, illustrated by Mitz Vah, and published in Japan by Micro Magazine under their GC Novels imprint. There's also an anime series based on the novels by animation studio Eight Bit, which just started airing its third season.
The third season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime debuted earlier this month with new episodes available to stream on Crunchyroll. English dubs for Season 3 are to be produced as well.