The Daemon x Machina series is about to continue with Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion, a whole new opportunity to step into an armored suit and fly around in your mech to face foes and gradually become a more powerful force. And also, to apparently play a card game against the people living in that world. To briefly go over what to expect from this new installment, Siliconera asked the Series Producer Kenichiro Tsukuda a few questions about what we’ll experience.
Jenni Lada: Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion offers a more open-world approach with different biomes compared to the original game. What led to this change in design and direction?
Kenichiro Tsukuda: In the mech genre, there have been few games that have attempted open world environments, and even fewer that have been successful. I believe that our studio will be the one to break new ground in this genre. Utilizing our experience in creating RPGs, we started this project with the intention of trailblazing a new path to the future.
How will these different types of biomes affect gameplay in Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion?
Tsukuda: I’ll start by saying that the story mode can be played in online co-op. I hope players will enjoy simply spending time together, but they can also enjoy gearing up in different areas. Compared to the previous game, even weak enemies consistently drop good equipment and skills, so there’s always excitement in traveling to new areas and seeing what kind of new gear you can acquire.
What does balancing look like for Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion look like and how does gameplay on a mission change based on if you fight alone or with other players?
Tsukuda: We designed the game overall to be accessible even to genre newcomers, but hard mode is also available to veteran players right away. We also made multiplayer specifically more accessible. Those who played the previous title may remember that even if one player is defeated, teammates can revive them as many times as needed. The same holds true in Titanic Scion. Our goal while balancing the game was to make the mech genre more accessible to a wider audience.
The original Daemon x Machina included PvP. Could that be an option here as well?
Tsukuda: We may have more to say on this at a later date.
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion involves transmog and more cosmetic elements for Arsenals. What led to that choice for this entry and how in-depth can these looks get?
Tsukuda: I recognize and accept that many mech enthusiasts may prioritize performance over appearance, but for genre newcomers or those who may become fans in the future, appearance can often be a key factor. Many players who played the first game were indeed new to the mech genre at the time. In any case, I believe it’s important to give players freedom of choice with Titanic Scion. As for the extent of customization, you can customize the appearance of five armor parts to look like different armor, and you can also hide equipped parts, allowing you to see your avatar even while inside your Arsenal.
In addition to the Arsenal being changed via extensive customization, Immortal Factor mutations can change your avatar’s appearance. Are these changes only cosmetic or will there be story implications to those Fusion choices as well?
Tsukuda: There can be consequences for fusing too much, so be careful!
How involved can our avatar get with fellow members of the Reclaimers? Can they become our allies in battle or can we build relationships with them?
Tsukuda: You will fight alongside the Reclaimers as one of their members. You can also bring your newly met allies into battle, so fight alongside your favorite characters!
Overbullet appears as an optional card game in Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion. What do the competitive options for it look like?
Tsukuda: Stay tuned for more information.
The original Daemon x Machina included a number of crossovers with Code Geass, Eureka Seven, and The Witcher. How would you feel about crossovers coming to Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion?
Tsukuda: We are currently developing a lot of original DLC for this title. If we were to consider a collaboration, we would need to carefully consider what form it would take. We do not have plans for collaborations at this time, but if we were to pursue one in the future, I personally would love to see Metroid or Gundam.
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion will appear on the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on September 5, 2025.