Astrae Oratio developers detail combat system at TGS 2026

Developers Dynamis One and NC revealed new details about the upcoming anime-style RPG Astrae Oratio during a media session at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Set in a fictional Tokyo with Heisei-era aesthetics, the game casts players as government officials overseeing magicians in a "shindenki" narrative.

The command-based combat system draws inspiration from fighting games like Street Fighter and Persona. Battles are duel-based, requiring players to counter enemy attacks by reading color-coded tells: blue for normal attacks, yellow for guards, and red for unavoidable hits that require HP management. Successful counters allow for consecutive strikes.

Players can utilize Combat Skills powered by AP and powerful Ultimate Skills to create combos. The studio anticipates launching with approximately 34 characters across ten factions. While currently developed for smartphones, the team plans future expansion to PC platforms.