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Arc the Lad R will shut down its Japanese servers on 30 June, 15:00 JST, as announced via the game’s official Twitter. This does not bode well for the expected release of the English release from Boltrend Games, with an estimated release date on 11 May. The game currently has opened pre-registrations, offering:
- Spirit Stones (free) x 200
- 10-Draw Rare Gacha Ticket x 1
Here’s the English store page description for reference:
The Arc the Lad Console Franchise Returns as an SRPG on Smartphone！
The game is set in a world after Arc the Lad II.
10 years ago, the Great Disaster caused a vast catastrophe on land in which about half the world’s population was decimated.
10 years after, Princess Sania, one of the heroes who fought in the Ark War, is leading the aquatic city Millmana to promote the reconstruction of the world.– Game Features –
*Deep Strategic Gameplay
Arc the Lad R combines elements of tactical combat, adventure, and role-playing to convey the unique gaming experience found in classic Japanese SRPGs. By strategically using exclusive skills of heroes and commanding them to attack from either the front, side, or back of the enemy, you gradually accumulate advantages until victory is sealed! The control is intuitive, simply done by tapping and sliding on a vertical screen.*Exceptional Character Building System
The game allows you to awaken characters to dramatically boost their power and unlock new outfits! There are also exclusive weapons and gear for specific characters.*Gripping and Epic Story
Halt, the protagonist, is a young man who serves in the Vigilante Corps of Millmana. He rescued the mysterious girl Mizuha from an Aldian battleship when it was raiding on a nearby village. Since the encounter, the gears of fate have started turning again.* Typical-of-the-series Content
Popular content of the series such as Ruins of Ancient Kings, Hunter’s Guild, and Arena, will be revived in Arc the Lad R!* Thrilling PvP Fight
Form a regular party and add season-specific characters to it to fight head-to-head battles with other players in the Arena, with the goal of entering the top league.
The Classic Arc the Lad Console Franchise Returns as an SRPG on Smartphone！
The game is set in a world after Arc the Lad II.
10 years ago, the Great Disaster caused a vast catastrophe on land in which about half the world’s population was decimated.
10 years after, Princess Sania, one of the heroes who fought in the Ark War, is leading the aquatic city Millmana to promote the reconstruction of the world.
