Koei Tecmo's recent financial report has unveiled a thrilling array of upcoming games set to launch from the latter half of 2024 onwards. Dive in to discover more about the exciting Koei Tecmo titles on the horizon.
Koei Tecmo Releasing New Dynasty Warriors Game and Unannounced AAA Title
New Dynasty Warriors Title Since 2018
Koei Tecmo's first-quarter 2024 financial report shed light on the future projects from its in-house developers and brands. Among these, Omega Force is crafting "Dynasty Warriors Origins," a fresh tactical action game in the beloved Dynasty Warriors musou series. Set to launch in 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), this marks the first full Dynasty Warriors title since "Dynasty Warriors 9" in 2018, followed by a global expansion in 2022. The game follows the journey of a "Nameless Hero" set during the tumultuous Three Kingdoms period, spanning from 220 to 280 AD, post-Han dynasty.
The report, dated July 29, also spotlighted two other eagerly awaited games for global release: "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake," and "FAIRY TAIL 2." Additionally, Koei Tecmo is quietly working on several unannounced projects, including a highly anticipated AAA game.
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake" is scheduled for an October 2024 release, celebrating the original game's 20th anniversary. It will be available worldwide on PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC. "FAIRY TAIL 2," a sequel to the 2020 RPG inspired by the popular manga, is set to hit shelves this winter across PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC.
In related news, Koei Tecmo's profits in its console video game sector for Q1 2024 were bolstered by continued sales of "Rise of the Ronin." The company remains optimistic about this open-world action RPG, setting high sales targets and viewing it as a pivotal move towards establishing itself as a major triple-A developer.
Koei Tecmo Looks to Release AAA Titles on a Continuous Basis
Earlier this year, Koei Tecmo expressed its ambition to carve out a significant presence in the triple-A gaming scene, announcing the launch of a new AAA studio that has already started on its inaugural project. The recent financial report disclosed that Koei Tecmo is diligently working on several unannounced titles, including at least one AAA game, although specifics about this project remain under wraps.
AAA games, or triple-A games, are high-budget productions typically developed and published by major studios, a category Koei Tecmo is eager to dominate. These games are characterized by their extensive development, robust marketing efforts, widespread distribution, and large development teams.
"To expand the Company’s lineup of titles, AAA Studio was established. In order to achieve medium- to long-term growth, we will continue to build a system that enables us to release large-scale titles on a continuous basis," Koei Tecmo stated in its recent report, underscoring its commitment to becoming a mainstay in the triple-A gaming industry.
