Koei Tecmo's recent financial report has unveiled an exciting lineup of new games slated for release from the latter half of 2024 onwards. Dive in to discover more about the upcoming Koei Tecmo titles.
Koei Tecmo Releasing New Dynasty Warriors Game and Unannounced AAA Title
New Dynasty Warriors Title Since 2018
Koei Tecmo's Q1 2024 financial report provided a glimpse into the future projects from their in-house developers and brands. Among these, Omega Force is crafting "Dynasty Warriors Origins," a fresh tactical action game within the 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 2018's Dynasty Warriors 9, which saw an expansion in 2022. The game's storyline revolves around a "Nameless Hero" and unfolds during the Three Kingdoms period, spanning from 220 to 280 AD, following the collapse of the Han dynasty.
The report, released on July 29, also highlighted two other announced games set for global release: "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake," and "FAIRY TAIL 2." Additionally, Koei Tecmo is developing several unannounced titles, including at least one AAA game.
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake" is scheduled for release in October 2024, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the original game, and will be available worldwide on PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC. "FAIRY TAIL 2," a sequel to the 2020 RPG inspired by the manga series, is slated for release this winter on PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC.
In related news, Koei Tecmo's profits in the console video games sector for Q1 2024 were driven by repeat sales of "Rise of the Ronin." The company is optimistic about this open-world action RPG and has set ambitious sales targets, 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 in the year, Koei Tecmo expressed its ambition to become a prominent player in the triple-A gaming scene, announcing the launch of a new triple-A studio that has already started working on its debut project. The recent financial report confirmed that Koei Tecmo is developing several unannounced titles, including at least one AAA game, though details about this project remain scarce.
AAA games, often called triple-A games, are high-budget video games typically developed and published by major studios, a status Koei Tecmo is striving to achieve. These games involve extensive development, marketing, 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 concluded in their recent report.
