Threads of Time — everything we know
Threads of Time is an era-spanning, turn-based RPG inspired by the timeless classics, from Toronto indie studio Riyo Games. You embark on a journey through time — from an age where dinosaurs roam to the far-flung future and alternate realms in between — gathering a party of charismatic heroes from across the ages and uncovering a sinister plot that threatens to unravel the past, present and future. It pairs strategic, combo-driven turn-based combat with a retro-modern look: vibrant Unreal Engine 5 worlds, hand-crafted 2D characters and the timeless charm of pixel art. This page gathers every confirmed detail in one place and updates as news drops.
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What’s confirmed about Threads of Time
Here’s everything Riyo Games has shown so far, starting with the premise and moving out to the combat, the party, the setting and the look — with the open questions, a date and price, flagged at the end.
10
Languages
PC
Steam (Xbox reported)
Solo
Single-player
TBA
Release window
A time-traveling adventure
From an age where dinosaurs roam to the far-flung future and alternate realms in between, you travel across fantastic and distinctive time periods and discover the threads that bind the ages. It’s an epic tale of interwoven fates and secrets that shaped civilizations — and you follow the threads of a sinister plot that traverses the tapestry of time, threatening the past, present and future alike.
Timeless turn-based combat
Battles are strategic, visually dynamic and turn-based. You weave together powerful attacks, bend time to your will, unravel enemies’ defenses, and unleash your party’s full potential through devastating team combos. It’s the kind of combo-driven, party-based combat that earned the game its Chrono Trigger comparisons, given a modern twist.
Heroes from across the ages
You assemble a party of charismatic, unique characters recruited from different eras. The framing is the ancient Order of the Time Knights: you restore that order and unite heroes from across epochs to defend the timeline from impending chaos and corruption. Each hero comes from a different point in history, so your party is a cross-section of the whole story.
Three party members have been revealed so far, each pulled from a different era: Luna, a Fire Mage apprentice from 1000 AD who wants to master time magic to save history; Rin, a 301-year-old kitsune infiltrator from 2400 AD who slips between human and fox forms and fights with twin katars; and Bo, a Guardian-class hero from 12 million BC — a dinosaur veterinarian by day and a warhammer-wielding strongman by night. More party members are yet to be detailed.
Retro charm meets modern visuals
Threads of Time steps into vibrant worlds powered by Unreal Engine 5, pairing them with lovingly hand-crafted 2D characters and the timeless charm of pixel art — a 2.5D look that captures the essence of your favourite retro RPGs, wrapped in a new and immersive adventure. It’s story-rich and lore-rich, leaning into an emotional, atmospheric tone.
Riyo Games and Balor Games
Threads of Time is developed by Riyo Games, a Toronto studio, and published by Balor Games (part of Good Games Group). The game was first announced under Humble Games before moving to Balor Games; the current Steam listing and 2026 materials credit Balor Games as publisher.
The quick version
Everything Riyo Games has shown, side by side with the questions still open.
What we know
- Era-spanning, story-rich turn-based JRPG — party-based, single-player
- Time travel across distinct periods, from dinosaurs to a far future and alternate realms
- Strategic turn-based combat with time-bending mechanics and devastating team combos
- Recruit charismatic heroes from different eras and restore the Order of the Time Knights
- 2.5D visuals: Unreal Engine 5 worlds with hand-crafted 2D pixel-art characters
- PC via Steam; 10 languages, with full English and French audio
Not confirmed yet
- The release date and price
- A firm Xbox (or other console) launch
- The number of eras and party members
- Whether a demo is planned
- Wishlist figures
Sources: the Steam store page and Riyo Games’ channels, plus reporting around its Tokyo Game Show reveal and Day of the Devs showings. The open questions are a date and price — both listed as “to be announced” — and this page updates the moment they’re confirmed.
Threads of Time questions, answered
What is Threads of Time?
It’s an era-spanning, story-rich turn-based JRPG from Toronto studio Riyo Games, inspired by timeless classics. You travel through time, gather a party of charismatic heroes from across the ages, and uncover a plot that threatens the past, present and future — with strategic turn-based combat built around time-bending mechanics and team combos.
When is the Threads of Time release date?
It’s to be announced. The Steam store page lists Threads of Time as “Coming soon” with no date and no price, and wishlists are open. This page updates the moment a date is confirmed.
What platforms is Threads of Time on?
PC via Steam is the confirmed platform. Xbox Series X|S has been reported by press, but a firm console date hasn’t been announced.
Who is making Threads of Time?
It’s developed by Riyo Games, an indie studio based in Toronto, and published by Balor Games (Good Games Group).
Is Threads of Time published by Humble Games?
It was first announced under Humble Games, but the current Steam listing and 2026 materials credit Balor Games (Good Games Group) as publisher.
Is Threads of Time like Chrono Trigger?
It draws clear inspiration from classic JRPGs like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy — time-travel storytelling, a party of heroes, and combo-driven turn-based battles — presented in a 2.5D style with Unreal Engine 5 worlds and pixel-art characters.
Who are the main characters in Threads of Time?
Three party members have been revealed so far, each from a different era: Luna, a Fire Mage apprentice from 1000 AD; Rin, a 301-year-old kitsune infiltrator from 2400 AD who shifts between human and fox forms; and Bo, a Guardian-class dinosaur veterinarian (and night-time strongman) from 12 million BC. More heroes are still to be revealed.
What languages does Threads of Time support?
Ten. English and French have full voice audio; the interface and subtitles are also available in Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Latin American Spanish.