Three Kingdom Heroes brings top-level AI challenges to chess-like duels, coming soon

Koei Tecmo unveils Three Kingdoms Heroes, a fresh take on their renowned Three Kingdoms franchise, arriving on mobile devices January 25th. This chess and shogi-inspired battler features iconic Three Kingdoms characters, each with unique abilities and strategic options.

The game retains the series' signature art style and epic storytelling, making it an enticing entry point for newcomers. However, the real highlight is the innovative GARYU AI system.

Developed by HEROZ, creators of the world-champion shogi AI dlshogi, GARYU promises a truly challenging and adaptive opponent. While AI claims often warrant skepticism, dlshogi's past successes, including consecutive wins at the World Shogi Championships, suggest GARYU could deliver a remarkably lifelike and strategic challenge. This focus on a sophisticated AI, particularly within a historical setting emphasizing strategic prowess, sets Three Kingdoms Heroes apart.