Rise of the Ronin Devs' Unannounced AAA Title in the Works

Koei Tecmo's Upcoming Game Releases: A Look at Dynasty Warriors, AAA Titles, and More

Koei Tecmo's recent financial report shines a light on an exciting lineup of games slated for release in late 2024 and beyond. Let's delve into the details.

A New Dynasty Warriors Entry After a Significant Gap

Omega Force, the studio behind the Dynasty Warriors franchise, is developing "Dynasty Warriors Origins," a tactical action game marking a significant departure from the series' musou style. Set during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history, the game follows a "Nameless Hero" and is scheduled for a 2025 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). This will be the first mainline Dynasty Warriors title since 2018's Dynasty Warriors 9.

Beyond Dynasty Warriors Origins, Koei Tecmo's Q1 2024 report highlights two other confirmed titles: "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake" (releasing globally in October 2024 on PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC) and "FAIRY TAIL 2" (launching this winter on PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC).

The report also confirms Koei Tecmo is actively developing several unannounced titles, including at least one AAA game. The success of Rise of the Ronin, with its strong repeat sales, fuels the company's ambition to establish itself as a major player in the AAA market.

Koei Tecmo's Commitment to Consistent AAA Releases

Earlier this year, Koei Tecmo announced its intention to become a leading AAA developer, establishing a dedicated AAA studio to achieve this goal. The recent financial report reinforces this commitment, stating the company's aim to create a system for continuous large-scale title releases. While details on this unannounced AAA project remain scarce, its existence underscores Koei Tecmo's significant investment in the high-budget gaming sector. The definition of a AAA game typically encompasses substantial development costs, extensive marketing campaigns, widespread distribution, and large development teams – all aspects Koei Tecmo is actively pursuing.