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Chinese Developer Equalizer Unleashes Mythic Yi - A Distinctive Turn-Based RPG for Nintendo Switch and PC (2026)

Equalizer, a Chinese developer, is creating Mythic Yi, a turn-based RPG with a distinctive HD-2D visual style for the Nintendo Switch and PC. Releasing in 2026, Mythic Yi distinguishes itself from Square Enix’s titles with its unique combat system and setting. The game's retro pixel art style provides the backdrop for a chaotic, primordial era. Players control Yi, who must lead a team to defeat six fierce beasts and save humanity, in a narrative drawn from a well-known Chinese tale. While the HD-2D graphics might evoke comparisons to Square Enix's Octopath Traveler, Mythic Yi features a distinct turn-based combat system that requires players to adapt their weapon and ability combinations to exploit enemy weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Equalizer designed the game as a tribute to classic 90s RPGs, and it is expected to generate considerable interest among fans of the genre.

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