Nippon Ichi Software is the developer of the mysterious new “Superpowers x School RPG”, officially titled Xicatrice. The company has released a trailer detailing its cast of characters, along with new story details, gameplay elements, and screenshots. It will be released in Japan on June 29, 2023 for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PS5. (Thanks, Denfaminico Gamer!)
In Xicatrice, the player assumes the role of a teacher in a Japanese high school in a world where supernatural powers exist. As a master, the player is the leader of the RAUR 302nd Squad (Anti-Abnormal Reserve Team of Unusual Talents). They must offer advice and support to the cast of seven superpowered protagonists and help them overcome their emotional scars.
The player is a former police officer who has lost the ability to use superpowers. The story begins when they are made headmasters of a class of teenagers with superpowers. You can view the full trailer below.
Xicatrice is a turn-based role-playing game that includes life-simulation elements such as a class schedule for your students and a variety of activities for your students to bond and improve their skills.
You can see a gallery with screenshots from the game, as well as the cast of characters here:
The retail edition will cost 7678 JPY (~56 USD). The limited edition is available on the Nippon1 online store and includes the original soundtrack and a deluxe booklet. This edition will cost 11,968 JPY (~88 USD).
Xicatrice is developed by Nippon Ichi Software for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PS5. It will be released in Japan on June 29, 2023.