New party-based RPG from acclaimed studio launches on Steam alongside launch discount

The release of Wayblazer Dämmerung on Steam is a big cultural shift for the long-standing Japanese developer Eushully. Known for decades as a studio that has catered exclusively to the domestic Japanese market with complex, systems-heavy strategy RPGs, Eushully has partnered with publisher Shiravune to make their universe more global. The title brings the studio's traditional visual novel storytelling with a deep, turn-based JRPG framework that is based on economic management and town reputation.

The game deviates from the tactical grid-based combat of previous Eushully cult classics (like Kamidori Alchemy Meister) - instead, it opts for a classic party-based turn-based system where speed stats and equipment weight decide the initiative. The narrative follows Mark, who's a forager in the kingdom of Mickelthy, and discovers a web of corruption involving the royal knights and the extortion of common laborers. After a scripted prologue, the game opens into a non-linear structure, where players can choose their own destinations across the continent of Raulbhach. This agency is tied directly to the "Trust" system. Building relationships with specific towns expands shop inventories and unlocks unique combat events, which effectively makes the player's reputation a primary resource for character growth.

Since the game is as new as it gets, reviews are limited, but the few that exist as of writing praise the novelty of playing a legitimate Eushully title in English without relying on fan-made translation patches. While some veteran players added that the R18 content remains disconnected from the main Steam build - requiring an external patch - the core 30-hour campaign is being liked for its "supply-side adventuring" loop. The loop tasks players with dismantling monsters for parts to revitalize the kingdom’s trade, and this system integrates crafting and looting into the political narrative. The launch build seems to be pretty stable so far, though some minor text cutoff in tutorial boxes and typos have been flagged by the first wave of users.

Shiravune has launched the game with a 20% introductory discount, bringing the price down from its $39.99 MSRP to $31.99. This promotional pricing will remain active until March 4, 2026. If you're looking for the complete experience, a "Wayblazer Digital Deluxe" bundle is also available, which includes the original soundtrack and a digital artbook for a total of $44.78 during the launch period. Plus, the game is playable on the Steam Deck (curr. $622 on Amazon for the 64 GB variant) as well.