{"rewrite":{"id":"r_2ec10f32ffbc4fcc8c1d7a55","clusterId":"c_2ca4dbc5625542f78e53a3dc","slug":"knights-of-fiona-vr-action-rpg-hands-on-a-promising-bitsummit-debut","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Knights of Fiona VR Action RPG Hands-On: A Promising BitSummit Debut","summary":"4Gamer.net published impressions and an interview for the VR action RPG \"Knights of Fiona -Fiona Knights-\" from Kyoto-based developer CharacterBank, exhibited at BitSummit PUNCH. The game, planned for a 2026 release, lets players fight as a knight serving Captain Fiona, using intuitive VR controls for sword, shield, bow, and gun combat. A boss battle against a heavy-armor knight was highlighted, along with Fiona's supportive presence. The developer HOI discussed the project's origins.","whyItMatters":"CharacterBank, known for the VR action RPG \"RUINSMAGUS,\" is applying its VR combat design experience to a new title that blends anime-style characters with immersive VR mechanics, as shown in this early hands-on preview.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eCharacterBank, the Kyoto-based developer behind the VR action RPG \"RUINSMAGUS,\" showed its next project at BitSummit PUNCH. \"Knights of Fiona -Fiona Knights-\" is a VR action RPG planned for a 2026 release on Meta Quest. Players take the role of a knight serving Captain Fiona, who gains power from the number of knights fighting alongside her through a magical oath. The demo focused on combat: players can switch between sword, shield, bow, and a gun drawn from behind the back, with cooldown management and parry timing adding depth. A boss fight against a charging armored knight was described as intense and satisfying. Developer HOI spoke with 4Gamer about the game's origins, noting CharacterBank's earlier VR werewolf game \"ANSUZ\" and the studio's growing expertise in the medium.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Hands-on with Knights of Fiona -Fiona Knights- at BitSummit: CharacterBank's new VR action RPG blends anime characters with intuitive sword/shield/bow combat and a parry system. Boss fight pressure is real. 2026 release planned.","twitterPost":"Hands-on with Knights of Fiona -Fiona Knights- at BitSummit: CharacterBank's new VR action RPG blends anime characters with intuitive sword/shield/bow combat and a parry system. Boss fight pressure is real. 2026 release planned.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"4Gamer went hands-on with Knights of Fiona -Fiona Knights- at BitSummit PUNCH. The VR action RPG from CharacterBank (RUINSMAGUS) features intuitive weapon controls, cooldown management, and a supportive captain character. A 2026 release is planned for Meta Quest.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/961/G096148/20260525010/\",\"title\":\"\\\"Knights of Fiona -Fiona Knights-\\\" Impression \u0026 Interview. A VR Action RPG Where You Fight with the Power of Feelings Alongside \\\"Never-Give-Up Girl\\\" Fiona [BitSummit]\"}]","lintFlagsJson":"[]","lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4163,"outputTokens":678,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1779826510,"createdAt":"2026-05-25T06:48:52.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-05-25T07:00:37.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-25T07:00:37.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_2ca4dbc5625542f78e53a3dc","canonicalTitle":"「Knights of Fiona -フィオナ騎士団-」インプレッション＆インタビュー。“諦めない少女”フィオナと想いの力で戦うVRアクションRPG［BitSummit］","representativeArticleId":"a_dbe23dcaf1fcadac0a372331","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-05-25T04:33:22.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-05-25T04:33:22.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-25T07:00:37.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/961/G096148/20260525010/","title":"「Knights of Fiona -フィオナ騎士団-」インプレッション＆インタビュー。“諦めない少女”フィオナと想いの力で戦うVRアクションRPG［BitSummit］"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["CharacterBank, the Kyoto-based developer of VR action RPG 'RUINSMAGUS,' showed 'Knights of Fiona -Fiona Knights-' at BitSummit PUNCH.","The VR action RPG is planned for a 2026 release on Meta Quest.","Players fight as a knight serving Captain Fiona, using sword, shield, bow, and a gun with cooldown management and parry timing.","A demo boss battle against a charging armored knight was described as intense and satisfying.","Developer HOI discussed the game's origins, referencing CharacterBank's earlier VR werewolf game 'ANSUZ.'"]}