Shining Resonance Refrain Timeline ( Real )

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July 10, 2014

Original Game Release in Japan

Shining Resonance was first released for PlayStation 3 in Japan.

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April 3, 2018

Shining Resonance Refrain Announcement

Announcement of the remastered and expanded version for multiple platforms.

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July 10, 2018

Shining Resonance Refrain Worldwide Release

Shining Resonance Refrain released worldwide for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Shining Resonance Refrain Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 109 of the Astorian Calendar

Birth of Kirika

Kirika, one of the Princesses of Astoria and a key character, is born.

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Ancient Era, approximately 500 years before main events

Separation of the Dragons

Ancient dragons were sealed away long ago, leading to the rise of humans. The Shining Dragon and Resonnance Dragon are crucial to the story.

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Year 150 of the Astorian Calendar

Kirika entrusts the Dragon's Soul to Yuma

Princess Kirika entrusts the soul of the Shining Dragon to Yuma Ilvern, who is later captured by the Empire.

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Year 160 of the Astorian Calendar

Yuma Ilvern imprisoned by the Empire

Yuma Ilvern, the Dragonblood, is imprisoned by the Imperial Kingdom due to his resonance with the Shining Dragon.

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Year 161 of the Astorian Calendar

Yuma escapes Imperial Captivity

Yuma manages to escape from Imperial prison with the help of his allies to stop the Empire's war plans.

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Year 161 of the Astorian Calendar

Allies gather to confront the Empire

Yuma gathers companions such as Sonia, Jinas, and others to fight against the Empire and protect Astoria.

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Year 161 of the Astorian Calendar

Defeat of the Black Dragon

The party battles and defeats the corrupted Black Dragon, a pivotal moment in saving Astoria.

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Year 162 of the Astorian Calendar

Restoration of Peace in Astoria

After defeating the Empire's forces and the Black Dragon, peace is restored to the land of Astoria.