Vandal Hearts, a tactical role-playing game developed by Konami, is first released in Japan for the PlayStation.
Vandal Hearts is released in North America, bringing the tactical RPG experience to a wider audience.
Vandal Hearts is made available in Europe, completing its initial international distribution.
Konami announces plans for a remake of Vandal Hearts for modern platforms.
The Kingdom of Westfalen is under increasing threat from the neighboring kingdom of Virtaria, leading to regional unrest.
Aryan, the main protagonist, enlists in the Westfalen army to defend his country from the rising threat posed by Virtaria.
An attempted peace negotiation between Westfalen and Virtaria fails, escalating tensions into open conflict.
Virtarian forces launch a large-scale invasion into Westfalen, devastating several towns and initiating the formal start of war.
Aryan gathers a group of skilled fighters to resist the Virtarian invaders and protect Westfalen's people.
Aryan's group uncovers the existence of the 'Dark Ones', an ancient race manipulating the war behind the scenes.
A climactic battle takes place at Roadslyn where Aryan's group faces off against Virtarian forces and the Dark Ones' influence becomes apparent.
Aryan and his allies successfully defeat the Dark Ones, ending their interference and bringing peace to the region.
With the defeat of the Dark Ones and the Virtarian threat neutralized, peace returns to Westfalen.