Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona is a challenging action platformer with Soulslike and Metroidvania influences. Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

Everything We Know About Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona

Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona Story Plot

Not much has been revealed about the narrative of Skelethrone’s story apart from the identity of the main character and some of their backstory. You play as Lord Derek Ericona, a lord destined for death by treachery who avoided it in favor of a more grim fate.

A free prologue to Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona called Skelethrone: The Prey sheds more light on the main game’s premise. In addition to that, the game also promises non-linear storytelling and multiple endings for the journey and trials of Derek Ericona.

Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona Gameplay

Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona’s main gameplay feature is its Metroidvania-style action platforming, which is supplemented by an equipment and armory system straight out of a Soulslike.

In addition to standard mob monsters, this game also features challenging boss fights, non-linear progression, and countless unlocks to expand your platforming and combat options.

Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona Trailer

Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona - Official Release Date Trailer

This trailer for Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona goes through a dramatic reveal of the game’s narrative and gameplay elements, featuring a montage of cutscenes, boss fights, and platforming areas found within the game—all set to the tune of an evocative string ensemble.

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Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona Product Information

Title	SKELETHRONE : THE CHRONICLES OF ERICONA
Release Date	August 7, 2024
Developer	70’ Strike
Publisher	Valkyrie Initiative
Supported Platforms	PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Genre	Action, Platformer
Number of Players	1
ESRB Rating	PEGI 16
Official Website	N/A

Aaron Bruce Albert..

A massive fan of roguelikes, turn-based RPGs, and open world adventure games. His gold standard games include The Binding of Isaac, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and Dragon Quest Monsters Joker.