Collectible Turn-Based RPG Zanerdin: The Unbound Announced

South Korean studio Sanctuary Games has announced collectible turn-based RPG Zanerdin: The Unbound. The game is currently in development for PC and PlayStation 5, with a release date and pricing to be announced at a later date. The developer promises that the game will offer “gacha mechanics without microtransactions”.

Zanerdin: The Unbound is set in the fantasy world of Kalatos, which is built around the power of the six Blessings: Water, Fire, Earth, Metal, Wind, and Electric. Each person is born with the power of the one of the elements, which defines their strengths, social standing, and destiny. However, the core of Kalatos is home to the Chaos region, where inhabitants are born without powers. Players control Zanerdin, born in the Chaos region, as he travels the world to find the truth about his family.

The game will include over 25 playable characters, with players building parties around their characters’ skill set and making use of Theme and Synergy systems. It will include over 60 turn-based stages and raids to take on, with players earning materials and currency used to upgrade gear. Planned endgame content includes a tournament against AI opponents and a “Hardcore” battle stage, with additional story content and characters expected to be released as DLC.