*Update – 6/14* Koei Tecmo sent out the official press release for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty with an overview of what’s to come. Read up about the newest title from the masterminds of Nioh below:
KOEI TECMO America and famed developer Team NINJA (Nioh, Ninja Gaiden), are proud to reveal the first details about its epic new supernatural Three Kingdoms thriller, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Currently in development for the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and on PC via Windows and Steam®, the game is scheduled to release in early 2023 and will be available day one with Game Pass on console and PC.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty follows the dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Players fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers using swordplay based on the Chinese martial arts, attempting to overcome the odds by awakening the true power from within.
A joint creation by Team NINJA producers Fumihiko Yasuda (Nioh) and Masaaki Yamagiwa (Bloodborne), game features include:
1. Demons in the Kingdom
A dark fantasy set during the chaotic Three Kingdoms period, the narrative vividly tells the tale of a militia soldier’s strenuous fight for survival during a Later Han Dynasty infested with demons. It’s madness in the Three Kingdoms like never before!
2. Awaken the Power Within
Defeat deadly enemies to boost morale and awaken the power from within! Overcome adversity through unique new strategies, including battle styles based on the “Five Phases”.
3. Live by the Sword
Renowned for ruthless strikes that can change the tide of battle in an instant, sword practitioners of the Chinese martial arts gracefully change pace as they shift between offensive and defensive maneuvers. Overwhelm opponents with a flurry of force in a series of intense and bloody battles while learning the precision and skill necessary to become a true master of the sword.
*Update – 6/12 9:40 PM EDT* The official press release for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty confirms PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Windows, Steam) versions. (Thanks, Gematsu)
*Original – 6/12 3:30 EDT* During Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja announced dark fantasy action game Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. The new Three Kingdoms title takes place during the latter portion of the Han Dynasty as demons ravage the land. Team Ninja producers Fumihiko Yasuda and Masaaki Yamagiwa lead the project.
Read up on a brief overview of the new action game, via Xbox:
A joint creation by Team NINJA producers Fumihiko Yasuda (Nioh) and Masaaki Yamagiwa (Bloodborne), Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty follows the dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Players will fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers using swordplay based on the Chinese martial arts, attempting to overcome the odds by awakening the true power from within when Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty launches in early 2023.
Coming to Xbox Series X|S, Windows PCs, Day One on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass, and via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty releases in early 2023 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. Xbox Game Pass subscribers receive the game at no additional cost. Lastly, more platforms were not confirmed.
