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Valkyria Chronicles Remastered Receives Date And Price

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It was one of the most praised titles of the PlayStation 3 generation.

Now, we know when the updated version will land on PlayStation 4: Sega has announced that Valkyria Chronicles Remastered will arrive in North America and Europe on May 17; the price is set at $29.99.

The publisher previously confirmed a spring release window and the fact that the title will be available in both digital and physical formats. However, if you're a big-time fan, you should be aware that there will be a limited amount of Squad 7 Armored Editions available to pre-order in North America. This package boasts a unique case emblazoned with a member of the Squad 7 militia, if you're interested.

European gamers get he special European Edition, which includes a 32-page art book and an A3 poster that shows off various Squad 7 members. Click through the link above to find the full list of new features you'll see in this remastered iteration and if you missed it, feel free to check out our review . Also, don't forget that a new entry called Valkyria: Azure Revolution is in the works; catch the latest trailer here .

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Valkyria Chronicles Remastered Confirmed For Spring In U.S.

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When Valkyria Chronicles Remastered was announced for Japan , western fans were a little anxious…

Would the game break Japanese borders and if so, when?

Well, we got our answer today: Sega has confirmed that the updated version of the strategy classic will come to North America and Europe this spring.

The price will be $29.99/CA$44.99 (no price was announced for the European and UK territories) and for now, there's no exact date so we'll have to be happy with "Spring 2016." But North American gamers also get the option of a limited-run Squad 7 Armored Edition (pictured here); this special version boasts a unique case, though we're not sure what it'll cost just yet.

Valkyria Chronicles Remastered offers 1080p, 60 frames per second, both English and Japanese audio, all downloadable content, and Trophy support. And thanks to the press release today, we have the other features as well:

HD Canvas Graphics Engine: The stunning, painterly graphics return, but this time in 1080p/60fps high definition quality! Battles and cutscenes are conveyed like a vibrant tapestry in motion.

Blitz tactical battle system: Part overhead turn-based strategy, part RPG, and part real-time 3rd person shooter, the Blitz system is an innovative mechanic that makes battles simultaneously strategic and action-packed. Players will command and control their soldiers and tanks as they take on the Empire in 30 different battlefronts.

Memorable storyline: Set against the backdrop of a world war, Gunther, Alicia, Largo and the rest of the fierce members of Squad 7 fight for personal reasons in the name of freedom, and the hope against all odds of liberating Gallia from Empire control, all in the face of the terrible realities of war.

DLC Included: Besides the core game, Valkyria Chronicles Remastered includes all previously released DLC: Hard EX Mode, Edy's Mission, Selvaria's Mission, and Challenge of the Edy Detachment.

Now, the Japanese version also includes a demo of the upcoming sequel, Valkyria: Asure Revolution , but there was no mention of that for the western release. We'll just have to cross our fingers and hope. If you never played the original, you definitely missed out , so here's your chance to make things right!