CharacterBank has confirmed that its VR action RPG Knights of Fiona will launch worldwide on September 3, 2026, for Steam and Meta Quest 3 and 3S. The announcement, made via Steam News and reported by RPG Site, reveals a simultaneous release across Western and Asia Pacific regions, with the game going live at 10:00 AM PDT / 1:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM UTC on September 3, and 2:00 AM JST on September 4 for players in Japan. The news was reported by Rpgsite.
The release marks a significant step for the Kyoto-based studio, known previously for the VR title RUINSMAGUS. Knights of Fiona is described as a full-scale VR JRPG set in Gallia, a land where thoughts become power. Players assume the role of one of Fiona’s sworn knights, wielding sword, bow, and magic in combat, either solo or in a party of up to three.
Perhaps the most notable detail is the game’s pricing structure. Knights of Fiona will be free to download and access, but a paid Story Pass priced at $18.99 USD is required to unlock the entire main story. This hybrid model is a departure from traditional VR RPG pricing and could influence how players approach the game at launch.
What Ships at Launch and What Comes Later
At launch, players will have access to Chapters 1 through 5 of the main story. Chapter 6 is planned to follow in a post-launch update later this year, according to the announcement. This staggered rollout suggests CharacterBank intends to support the game with ongoing content drops after the initial release.
The game’s world is populated by a variety of threats, including dragons and Formorian monsters that are born from lingering grudges. Combat is designed to accommodate both solo players and cooperative groups, with full online cross-play supported between Steam VR and Meta Quest players. This cross-platform functionality ensures that friends on different VR ecosystems can team up without restriction.
Language Support and Localization Talent
CharacterBank has confirmed that Knights of Fiona will fully support Japanese and English with voiceovers, alongside additional subtitles in Traditional and Simplified Chinese. The English story campaign was localized by Nob Ogasawara, a veteran translator known for work on Pokémon, Dragon Quest, and Yakuza titles, which may signal a high-quality localization effort for Western audiences.
The voice cast features Minami Tsuda providing Fiona’s voice in Japanese, with Florence St. Leger handling the English performance. This dual-language voiceover approach is a notable investment for a VR title and underscores the game’s ambition to appeal to both Eastern and Western markets.
Development History and Crowdfunding Success
Knights of Fiona has been in development for some time, with a 2026 Kickstarter and Campfire campaign raising over 6 million yen from 815 backers. The project also had a playable build showcased at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto last May, giving attendees an early look at the game’s mechanics and presentation.
The free-to-play model with a paid story unlock is an interesting choice for a narrative-driven JRPG. It lowers the barrier to entry for curious VR players while monetizing the core campaign. Whether this approach will prove sustainable for a genre traditionally associated with premium pricing remains to be seen, but it could attract a broader audience to the VR RPG space.
With cross-play, a substantial chapter count at launch, and a well-credentialed localization team, Knights of Fiona is positioning itself as a notable entry in the VR JRPG category. The September 3 release date is now locked in, and players on both Steam and Meta Quest platforms will be able to dive into Gallia’s world at the same time.
