VELKRADE

■ English Localization Notice VELKRADE does not fully support English yet. English localization is currently in progress, but at this stage most of the game is still in Japanese. The in-game language setting may allow English to be selected, but many texts are still untranslated, incomplete, or subject to change in future updates. Thank you for your patience while localization continues. ■ Follow the Tracks Engraved in the Black Stone Disk and Approach the Mystery of the World The Flame of Seirin awakens on the bank of the Black River without knowing what it truly is. The only clues are fragmented records engraved in the Black Stone Disk. Shrines, ancient forests, the Kingdom of Morgue, mechanical legions, the Heavenly Defense Sphere, the Demon General Domain, and the World Tree. As Seirin travels through the collapsed world, lost records, enemy echoes, and buried stories gradually begin to surface. Why was this world broken? Why did the Flame of Seirin awaken? Are the records engraved in the Black Stone Disk a form of salvation, or a curse? Through battle and exploration, Seirin moves closer to the mystery of the world and to the truth of its own identity. ■ A Unique Battle System Built Around Front and Back Rows In VELKRADE, both allies and enemies fight in front and back rows. As long as the front row holds, the back row is difficult to reach. Because of this, deciding which records should stand in front and which should support from behind is essential. Melee records are strongest in the front row, while ranged records can attack from the back row. Healing, shielding, weakening, taunting, back-row sniping, support, and other roles can be combined to build your own battle line. Battles progress automatically, but by using the Black Stone Disk gauge, you can intervene at critical moments and influence the flow of combat. Breaking enemy formations with Collapse, and responding to powerful enemy domains, will also be key to victory. ■ Unlock Echoes Through Side Quests Apart from the main story, each region contains untold stories of enemies and lingering echoes. Clearing side quests can unlock new battle records for summoning, and may also add new skills to the Black Market. The deeper you explore the story, the more tactical options become available. ■ Summon New Battle Records Through Rituals By using fragments obtained from defeated enemies and stones gained through the Forbidden Market, you can perform Summoning Rituals. Summoning Rituals call forth battle records engraved in the Black Stone Disk, allowing them to join your formation. Each record bundle contains different battle records, and new bundles are unlocked as you progress through the chapters. In addition to standard records, powerful rare records may also appear. ■ Strengthen Records and Modify Skills Collected battle records can be strengthened through Fusion. You can also alter their roles through Skill Modification and Range Alteration, allowing the same record to function differently depending on your build. Strengthen your favorite records and create your own battle line. * Fusion * Skill Installation * Skill Extraction ■ Deposit Fragments and Aim for High Value in the Forbidden Market Enemy fragments obtained in battle can be deposited in the Forbidden Market. The value of fragments changes over time and depending on market conditions. By settling them when the price is high, you can obtain more stones. These stones are used for summoning battle records and trading in the Black Market. Choosing which fragments to use immediately and which to deposit in the market is another part of expanding your strength. ■ Retro-Inspired Visual Presentation VELKRADE uses a visual style inspired by classic PC games and indie RPGs. Rather than high-definition 3D graphics, the game emphasizes dark color fields, rough outlines, text, and symbols that invite the player to read the world through its interface. A rough texture and heavy atmosphere, as if peering into records burned into the Black Stone Disk, are core parts of VELKRADE’s identity. The imperfect visibility itself is one of the elements that shapes this world. ■ About Early Access VELKRADE is currently in development as an Early Access title. The current version includes implemented story content, the original battle system, summoning, fusion, the Forbidden Market, the Black Market, side quests, node-map exploration, and replayable areas. Future updates are planned to include additional story content, battle balance adjustments, UI and presentation improvements, and new battle records and side quests. With feedback from players, we will continue developing VELKRADE into a deeper and more enjoyable experience.