Astral Chain – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Astral Chain Box Art
Publisher
Nintendo
Developer
Platinum Games
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Release Date
August 30, 2019
Genre
Action

Game Overview:

Astral Chain is an action title developed by Platinum Games and published by Nintendo.

It is being directed by Takahisa Taura (lead gameplay designer of NieR: Automata), supervised by Hideki Kamiya, with character art done by Masakazu Katsura.

Latest Updates For Astral Chain

Astral Chain is “Nintendo’s IP” – PlatinumGames

Astral Chain is “Nintendo’s IP” – PlatinumGames

Studio head Atsushi Inaba clarifies a recent copyright change for the IP.

Astral Chain Going Multiplatform Is Nintendo’s Call, Says Developer

Astral Chain Going Multiplatform Is Nintendo’s Call, Says Developer

The action game's fate on other consoles doesn't look too good right now.

Astral Chain Gets Spirit Board Crossover With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate January 17th

Astral Chain Gets Spirit Board Crossover With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate January 17th

The action game gets a presence on the mega crossover.

Astral Chain Sold Better Than Expected, Per Director

Astral Chain Sold Better Than Expected, Per Director

The action game was a success for the developer.

Astral Chain’s Mission Structure Changed Significantly During Development

Astral Chain’s Mission Structure Changed Significantly During Development

The gameplay loop was quite different early on.

Astral Chain Gets Action Packed Accolades Trailer

Astral Chain Gets Action Packed Accolades Trailer

The action game gets high praise.

New Releases Disappoint During Slow Month As Madden NFL 20 Tops August NPD Charts

New Releases Disappoint During Slow Month As Madden NFL 20 Tops August NPD Charts

The worst August for software sales in over 20 years.

Astral Chain Receives Another High-Octane Story Trailer

Astral Chain Receives Another High-Octane Story Trailer

In case you hadn't already bought the game.

Astral Chain’s Success Celebrated With New Artwork

Astral Chain’s Success Celebrated With New Artwork

A new piece of fun artwork surfaces.

Switch Sales See 300 Percent Surge In Latest Japanese Charts

Switch Sales See 300 Percent Surge In Latest Japanese Charts

Astral Chain sells over 30,000 units.

Astral Chain Won’t Be Releasing on the PS4, As Per Hideki Kamiya

Astral Chain Won’t Be Releasing on the PS4, As Per Hideki Kamiya

Kamiya shuts down all hopes of seeing Platinum's latest title on other platforms.

Astral Chain Review – Style and Heart

Astral Chain Review – Style and Heart

There’s a little something for everyone in this fascinating action game.

Astral Chain Is PlatinumGames’ First Ever Title To Top UK Charts

Astral Chain Is PlatinumGames’ First Ever Title To Top UK Charts

And their fourth best launch in the region of all time.

Astral Chain Debuts on Top of UK Charts, Control Takes Fourth Spot

Astral Chain Debuts on Top of UK Charts, Control Takes Fourth Spot

Man of Medan debuts in third place.

Astral Chain’s Day 1 Patch Fixes Some Minor Issues

Astral Chain’s Day 1 Patch Fixes Some Minor Issues

Platinum's newest action-adventure title is out now.

Astral Chain Trailer Prepares for Explosive Launch

Astral Chain Trailer Prepares for Explosive Launch

Bits of story, combat, and the usual PlatinumGames action can be seen.

Astral Chain Receives High Score in First Review on Famitsu

Astral Chain Receives High Score in First Review on Famitsu

PlatinumGames' action adventure title is off to a good start.

Astral Chain – S+ Rank Gameplay Reveals Sick Combos

Astral Chain – S+ Rank Gameplay Reveals Sick Combos

Also check out Ultimate difficulty which offers no extra lives and brutal opponents.

Astral Chain Receives a Meaty 30 Minute Chunk of New Gameplay Footage

Astral Chain Receives a Meaty 30 Minute Chunk of New Gameplay Footage

Platinum's action adventure title continues to impress in new footage.

Astral Chain’s Legion-Centric Combat Was (Maybe) “Greatly Influenced” By Pokemon, Says Director
Astral Chain’s New Trailer Highlights Legions And The Game’s Fast-Paced Action

Astral Chain’s New Trailer Highlights Legions And The Game’s Fast-Paced Action

Get a look at the Legions and all the havoc you'll cause with them.

Astral Chain – 15 Things You Need To Know

Astral Chain – 15 Things You Need To Know

Here's what you need to know about PlatinumGames' upcoming Switch exclusive.

Nintendo To Show New Gameplay At Gamescom For The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Luigi’s Mansion 3, and More

Nintendo To Show New Gameplay At Gamescom For The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Luigi’s Mansion 3, and More

The Witcher 3: Complete Edition and Astral Chain will receive new footage as well.

Astral Chain’s “Action” Trailer Shows Off Basics Of Combat

Astral Chain’s “Action” Trailer Shows Off Basics Of Combat

Get a grip on the basics in this near 10 minute trailer.

Astral Chain Shows Synergetic Combat And Investigations In New Gameplay Footage
Astral Chain – Over Five Minutes of New Gameplay Showcase Combat, Weapons, the Ark, and More

Astral Chain – Over Five Minutes of New Gameplay Showcase Combat, Weapons, the Ark, and More

I swear to god, if she says "Iris startup" one more time...

Astral Chain’s Lack Of Main Character Dialogue Is So Player Can “Project” Themselves On Them
Astral Chain Requires 9.6 GB Of Storage Space

Astral Chain Requires 9.6 GB Of Storage Space

That's like 1/10th Shenmue 3s.

Astral Chain Wiki – Everything You Need To Know About The Game

Astral Chain Wiki – Everything You Need To Know About The Game

Everything you need to know about Astral Chain.

Astral Chain Gives Tour Of Game’s Setting, The Ark

Astral Chain Gives Tour Of Game’s Setting, The Ark

Get a look at the place you'll be policing.

Astral Chain Not Planned as Part of Trilogy, Director Clarifies

Astral Chain Not Planned as Part of Trilogy, Director Clarifies

Director Takahisa Taura clarifies that he's thinking about the ways "that it can be expanded into a trilogy or more."

Astral Chain Envisioned As First Instalment of a Trilogy, But Sequels Depend on Sales

Astral Chain Envisioned As First Instalment of a Trilogy, But Sequels Depend on Sales

The upcoming action title is only the beginning of a larger story (or so PlatinumGames hopes).

Astral Chain Originally Had Even More Legion Types To Choose From

Astral Chain Originally Had Even More Legion Types To Choose From

You had even more dimensional buddies in the early stages.

Astral Chain Overview Trailer Details Combat, Legions, and Setting

Astral Chain Overview Trailer Details Combat, Legions, and Setting

Check out more than 10 minutes of gameplay from PlatinumGames' next action title.

Astral Chain Has An Unconventional Co-op Mode

Astral Chain Has An Unconventional Co-op Mode

The game wasn't meant to be played this way, but it can be for an extra challenge.

Astral Chain Was Originally Envisioned As A Fantasy Title

Astral Chain Was Originally Envisioned As A Fantasy Title

Platinum and Nintendo eventually decided a cyberpunk setting would be better for the game.

Astral Chain Extended Gameplay Demo Showcases Combat, Boss Fight, and Investigations

Astral Chain Extended Gameplay Demo Showcases Combat, Boss Fight, and Investigations

Check out nearly 27 minutes of action-packed gameplay from Nintendo Treehouse: Live.

Astral Chain Impresses With New Trailer At E3 2019

Astral Chain Impresses With New Trailer At E3 2019

Yep, this looks like a Platinum title alright.

Astral Chain Receives New Gameplay Details and Screenshots

Astral Chain Receives New Gameplay Details and Screenshots

PlatinumGames' upcoming action adventure title is continuing to look impressive.

Astral Chain Is Looking Slick and Stylish in New Batch of Screenshots

Astral Chain Is Looking Slick and Stylish in New Batch of Screenshots

PlatinumGames' upcoming Switch-exclusive action title is looking really cool.

Astral Chain Receives New Story and Gameplay Details

Astral Chain Receives New Story and Gameplay Details

Control two characters at the same time for "thrilling Synergetic Action".

Platinum Games Announces Astral Chain, Exclusively For Nintendo Switch

Platinum Games Announces Astral Chain, Exclusively For Nintendo Switch

Platinum Games reveals a crazy looking cyberpunk action game coming exclusively to Switch.

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