Suikoden Tierkreis Update, and estimated US Release date!

Fallen Knights Fanzine has recently learned that the English translation of Suikoden Tierkreis is already well under way at Konami, and the North American release is expected to be sometime during the first quarter of 2009, although a more specific date is yet to be announced.

More game details have also recently been revealed in the latest issue of Nintendo Power. Progression within the game will be mission based, and these missions are also the only way to get potch(Suikoden's currency).Other changes from prior Suikoden games are that One-On-One Duels, True Runes, and the strategy battles are not present within Suikoden Tierkreis, nor are weapon upgrades. All weapons will instead be found within stores, like in most other RPG's. Another huge difference is that the game takes place in a parallel world. However, other familar elements such as co-op attacks, different attack ranges(Short,Medium,and Long) do return. The Japanese release date is set for December 18, 2008, and more details should be revealed as the release draws closer.