Stealth AAA Title Emerges from Ronin Devs

Koei Tecmo's Q1 2024 financial report unveils a robust game development pipeline, promising several releases in late 2024 and beyond. Key highlights include a new Dynasty Warriors title and an unannounced AAA game.

Dynasty Warriors: A New Beginning Since 2018

Omega Force is crafting "Dynasty Warriors Origins," a tactical action game marking the franchise's return after 2018's Dynasty Warriors 9. Launching in 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), this new title features a "Nameless Hero" navigating the tumultuous Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history (220-280 AD).

The report also confirms the global release of Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake (October 2024, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC) and FAIRY TAIL 2 (Winter 2024, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC). However, the most intriguing news is the development of at least one unannounced AAA title.

Strong sales of Rise of the Ronin fueled Koei Tecmo's Q1 console gaming profits, reinforcing their ambition to become a leading AAA developer. This success, coupled with the establishment of a dedicated AAA studio, signals a commitment to consistent AAA game releases.

Koei Tecmo aims to establish a sustainable system for producing large-scale, high-budget titles regularly. While details on their unannounced AAA project remain scarce, the company's strategic investments and Rise of the Ronin's success suggest a promising future in the AAA gaming market.