Super Rare Games to distribute Chained Echoes physical editions; pre-orders begin June 18
Developer background and context
Chained Echoes, the independently developed RPG by Matthias Linda, has had a protracted road to a wide physical release.
Earlier this year Linda publicly confirmed he had initiated legal action against distributor First Press Games following a roughly two-year delay for a promised physical edition.
Today, Super Rare Games has announced it will take over distribution, restoring a path to retail for backers and collectors.
Pre-order and shipping schedule
Super Rare Games said Standard and Deluxe Edition pre-orders for Chained Echoes will open on 18 June at 18:00 BST / 10:00 PT / 01:00 ET, with the company planning to ship physical copies in September.
The release is being offered as a limited pre-order run.
What the physical editions include
Both the Standard and Deluxe Editions will include the base Chained Echoes game alongside the Ashes of Elrant DLC.
The Deluxe Edition adds a hardback A5 artbook, a poster, a gold coin, and an exclusive clamshell box to house the package.
Kickstarter fulfilment
Linda has confirmed that Kickstarter backers who originally pledged for a physical copy will receive their copies without additional charge, addressing long-standing fulfilment concerns for supporters who backed the project during its crowdfunding campaign.
Rewriting notable statements in journalistic form
- On the legal dispute: Linda stated earlier this year that he had filed a lawsuit against First Press Games after the distributor failed to deliver the promised physical release on schedule.
The new distribution deal with Super Rare Games aims to resolve that issue for physical backers.
- On Kickstarter fulfilment: Linda has assured backers that those who pledged for a physical edition on Kickstarter will receive their copies at no extra cost.
- On critical reception: Review coverage described Chained Echoes as a carefully constructed fusion of 1990s JRPG conventions, delivering an experience that reviewers found both nostalgic and refreshingly modern; Nintendo Life awarded the game a 9/10 in its review.
Why this matters
For collectors, Kickstarter backers, and fans of indie RPGs, Super Rare Games' involvement represents a concrete step toward delivering promised physical copies and deluxe merchandise.
The inclusion of the Ashes of Elrant DLC in both editions and the clear fulfilment statement for Kickstarter backers are the most significant verified details in the announcement.
What to watch next
Prospective buyers and backers should monitor Super Rare Games' store on the announced pre-order date for the limited run.
Shipping is planned for September, and Super Rare Games has labeled the offering a limited pre-order release, so availability is expected to be time-sensitive.
Developer background and context
Chained Echoes, the independently developed RPG by Matthias Linda, has had a protracted road to a wide physical release.
Earlier this year Linda publicly confirmed he had initiated legal action against distributor First Press Games following a roughly two-year delay for a promised physical edition.
Today, Super Rare Games has announced it will take over distribution, restoring a path to retail for backers and collectors.
Pre-order and shipping schedule
Super Rare Games said Standard and Deluxe Edition pre-orders for Chained Echoes will open on 18 June at 18:00 BST / 10:00 PT / 01:00 ET, with the company planning to ship physical copies in September.
The release is being offered as a limited pre-order run.
What the physical editions include
Both the Standard and Deluxe Editions will include the base Chained Echoes game alongside the Ashes of Elrant DLC.
The Deluxe Edition adds a hardback A5 artbook, a poster, a gold coin, and an exclusive clamshell box to house the package.
Kickstarter fulfilment
Linda has confirmed that Kickstarter backers who originally pledged for a physical copy will receive their copies without additional charge, addressing long-standing fulfilment concerns for supporters who backed the project during its crowdfunding campaign.
Rewriting notable statements in journalistic form
- On the legal dispute: Linda stated earlier this year that he had filed a lawsuit against First Press Games after the distributor failed to deliver the promised physical release on schedule.
The new distribution deal with Super Rare Games aims to resolve that issue for physical backers.
- On Kickstarter fulfilment: Linda has assured backers that those who pledged for a physical edition on Kickstarter will receive their copies at no extra cost.
- On critical reception: Review coverage described Chained Echoes as a carefully constructed fusion of 1990s JRPG conventions, delivering an experience that reviewers found both nostalgic and refreshingly modern; Nintendo Life awarded the game a 9/10 in its review.
Why this matters
For collectors, Kickstarter backers, and fans of indie RPGs, Super Rare Games' involvement represents a concrete step toward delivering promised physical copies and deluxe merchandise.
The inclusion of the Ashes of Elrant DLC in both editions and the clear fulfilment statement for Kickstarter backers are the most significant verified details in the announcement.
What to watch next
Prospective buyers and backers should monitor Super Rare Games' store on the announced pre-order date for the limited run.
Shipping is planned for September, and Super Rare Games has labeled the offering a limited pre-order release, so availability is expected to be time-sensitive.