Shining Resonance Refrain announces the heroes you will fight alongside in a new trailer


The island of Alfheim is under siege by the Empire of Lombardia, and it's up to Yuma Ilvern, the boy with the soul of the Shining Dragon, and his new companions, to fight back and with the latest video from Sega, you can now discover who your companions will be.



The PlayStation Blog has a full rundown of all the characters, including a shot of what they look like, so click over there for more details, but in addition to this announcement, we also got a release date.

Players will be able to save the world on July 10 when the game releases for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. With the game delivering real-time action combat, it will be important to utilize each party member's unique abilities and strengths while deepening relationships with each character. Through events and dates, get to know your party members to unlock their full potential on the battlefield. Depending on the bonds of the characters, "Resonance" may occur between them, providing a new level of support, leading to victory.


Dragoneers wield Armonics, ancient weapon-instruments, in order to perform mystical and powerful Rune Songs. Once you build enough BPM (Battle Performance Mana), your party will be able to perform a session through the B.A.N.D. system. Depending on which song you play and which character you set at the center, your party will be able to indulge in various beneficial effects. Certain characters may even perform the song in a special costume.