Ronin Devs Announce Upcoming AAA Project

Koei Tecmo's latest financial report unveils an exciting lineup of upcoming games, including a new Dynasty Warriors title and a significant unannounced AAA project. Let's delve into the details.

Dynasty Warriors: A New Beginning Since 2018

Omega Force, the studio behind the Dynasty Warriors franchise, is developing "Dynasty Warriors Origins," a tactical action game set during the Three Kingdoms period. This marks the first mainline Dynasty Warriors release since 2018's Dynasty Warriors 9 (excluding a 2022 expansion). The game, featuring a "Nameless Hero," is slated for a 2025 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).

The July 29th report also confirmed the global release of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake" (October 2024, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC) celebrating the original's 20th anniversary, and "FAIRY TAIL 2" (Winter 2024, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), a sequel to the 2020 RPG.

Furthermore, the report highlights Koei Tecmo's ongoing development of multiple unannounced titles, including at least one AAA game. The success of Rise of the Ronin, a key driver of Q1 2024 console game profits, underscores their commitment to the AAA market.

Koei Tecmo's AAA Ambitions: A Continuous Pipeline

Earlier reports revealed Koei Tecmo's ambition to become a major player in the AAA space, leading to the establishment of a dedicated AAA studio. This new studio is already working on its first project, reflecting the company's goal of consistently releasing large-scale titles. While details about this unannounced AAA game remain scarce, its existence solidifies Koei Tecmo's commitment to high-budget game development and long-term growth in the AAA market. The company aims to establish a system for the continuous release of these ambitious projects.