Koei-Tecmo: first trailer for Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires, strategy guide for Samurai Warriors 5 (Japan)
Earlier this year, Koei-Tecmo announced that Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires (previously announced for an Early 2021 release) was delayed to an unspecified date. And today, the company finally shared the first proper trailer for the game, featuring some actual in-game footage!
Here it is:
Combining the 1 vs. 1,000 action of DYNASTY WARRIORS with the addition of strategic elements, including unit command, DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires sets players on a quest to conquer ancient China by both sword and strategy. Powerful Siege Battles enable commanders to deploy units to capture strategic points on the map like castles. Experiencing high-stakes fights at every turn, players can now take control of these central points on the battlefield through the use of fire attacks or other stratagem, siege weapons, and, at times, simply by force as commanders execute their strategies and attack enemy troops by issuing vital commands to units throughout the skirmish.
Also added is an enriched edit function that enables gamers the ability to create the officers of their dreams and interact with the heroes of ancient China through an expanded domestic system. Players will be able to live the life of an independent officer, govern as a kind ruler, or act wickedly as a villain, helping create a more lifelike and fulfilling Three Kingdoms world with ever-changing human relations and dramatic events where the relationships between characters will have a greater influence on gameplay than ever before.
Also, Famitsu have announced that they will release the official Perfect Guidebook for Samurai Warriors 5 on August 6th in Japan. It will cost 2 530 Yen, and offer 320 pages (A5 format) with the following:
- Details about the various gameplay systems (including controls, characteristics of each weapon, and more)
- Details about the 37 playable characters (including their playstyles, skills, etc.)
- Guide for all missions (complete with maps)
- Data about weapons, items, hoprses, and more
Source: Famitsu
Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires (Switch) does not have a release date yet.
Samurai Warriors 5 (Switch) comes out on July 27th in Europe and North America.
