Riyo Games has unveiled a brand-new trailer for its upcoming turn-based RPG, Threads of Time, during the PC Gaming Show at Tokyo Game Show 2025. This modern 2.5D adventure pays homage to JRPG classics while introducing a bold new twist: players can bend the very fabric of time to change the flow of battle and rewrite history itself.
A Time-Bending Journey Across Ages
The latest trailer highlights the game’s strategic turn-based combat system, where players can chain devastating combos, manipulate time itself, and outwit enemies across multiple eras. Among the new reveals is Rin, a futuristic kitsune ninja from 2400 AD, whose blade arts and illusion skills disrupt enemy defenses and alter the tempo of fights.
The showcase also revealed glimpses of the game’s stunning environments, including Himmenheim, a prehistoric town where Vikings and dinosaurs coexist, and a cyberpunk dystopia of 2400 AD, illuminated by neon rain and ever-watchful surveillance cameras.
Core Features That Define Threads of Time
- Time-Traveling Adventure – Explore diverse eras, from prehistoric worlds filled with dinosaurs to neon-drenched futures, uncovering secrets that link civilizations across the ages.
- Timeless Turn-Based Combat – Master stylish, strategic battles where bending time allows you to break defenses and unleash devastating team combos.
- Heroes From Across History – Recruit warriors, mages, and rogues pulled from different epochs. Rebuild the Order of the Time Knights and unite heroes to protect the timeline.
- Retro Charm Meets Modern Visuals – Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game blends beautifully hand-crafted 2D character sprites with immersive, richly designed environments, capturing the magic of classic JRPGs with a modern touch.
A Love Letter to JRPG Fans
With its mix of retro-inspired visuals, epic time-travel storytelling, and deep combat mechanics, Threads of Time is shaping up to be a must-play RPG for fans of games like Chrono Trigger and Octopath Traveler. Riyo Games aims to deliver not just nostalgia but also a fresh experience that redefines the possibilities of the turn-based RPG genre.
Stay Connected
Keep up to date with Threads of Time by wishlisting the game on Steam, joining the official Discord server, following the game on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, or visiting the game’s website.
