Koei Tecmo, Omega Force, and Type-Moon revealed new details about action RPG Fate/Samurai Remnant, including the game’s story and characters. The new Musou title will be sold physically and digitally on September 29 worldwide.
A new Fate story set in the Edo period of Japan begins in Fate/Samurai Remnant. The mysterious “Waxing Moon Ritual” will be a crucial element of the action RPG’s story with protagonist Miyamoto Iori involved in a Holy Grail War. Several Servants will be featured in the new title, including Jeanne Alter, Miyamoto Musashi, and a mysterious new Saber.
All of the latest details about Fate/Samurai Remnant, its story, and several main characters, are available below via Koei Tecmo:
Fate/Samurai Remnant – Story
The 4th year of the Keian Era, Edo Period.
Forty-eight years had passed since Ieyasu, the sovereign of Japan, opened the capital to the Tokugawa shogunate. The reign of the Tokugawa was passed down to the fourth Shogun, Ietsuna. The number of people living in Edo increased day by day, and the city seemed to be enjoying its prosperity. However, due to a succession of dissolutions and revocations by the feudal lords, the streets were filled with ronin, and the peaceful days of Edo seemed to be fading.
In Asakusa, a town in Edo, there was a young man named Miyamoto Iori.
He was the adopted son and apprentice of the great swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.
Iori chose not to serve under a lord, but rather spent his days training his swordsmanship.
One day, he noticed an unfamiliar bruise on the back of his hand.
Iori would soon find himself trapped in the midst of a horrific conflict, a battle of blood and trickery.
The battle over the “Waxing Moon” which could grant any and all wishes – the “Waxing Moon Ritual”. The seven individuals seeking their wish, or Masters, are the bearers of the Ritual. The seven Heroic Spirits, or Servants, are summoned to this world by their Masters.
The curtain rises on the battle between the seven Masters with their seven Servants.
Characters
Miyamoto Iori (CV / Kengo Kawanishi)
“A lot of people in Edo could die. It is evil and must not be allowed. ”
Adopted son and disciple of the great swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. He is a ronin living in Asakusa, Edo, who studied the Niten Ichiryu style of swordsmanship, but Musashi passed away before he could teach him the secrets of the art. Still seeking to master the Way of the sword, he spends his days training while making ends meet.
Saber (CV / Hibiku Yamamura)
“You’re weak. Have you no abilities besides the sword?”
A Servant of the Saber class who is dressed in an old-fashioned style and wields a wavy sword. Saber suddenly appeared in front of Iori and saved him from a crisis. Claiming that Iori is weak, this proud Heroic Spirit intends to fight the Waxing Moon Ritual alone. Saber seems to be interested in the peaceful streets of Edo.
Zheng Chenggong (CV / Tomoaki Maeno)
“The cruel who lack compassion are not human. I do not want the innocent to die.”
A dashing and vivacious warrior with a heroic appearance. He is a general, also known as “Koxinga,” who is highly respected by the Longwu Emperor of the Southern Ming Dynasty. He is the son of a Ming merchant and a Japanese mother.
Chiemon (CV / Nobuhiko Okamoto)
“I will take everything, burn everything! All of it, with my own two hands…!”
A mysterious man with many layers of cloth wrapped around his face. He is a survivor of the great rebellion that once took place in Shimabara, Amakusa, that shook the peaceful era. He appears in Edo alone, with nothing in his possession.
Lancer (CV / Maaya Sakamoto)
“…Ashes to ashes and dust to dust. All things───shall be consumed by the flames.”
A Servant of the Lancer class. She wields two spears and black flames, making dark flowers bloom on the battlefield. There seems to be a reason for her constant gloomy appearance…
Yui Shousetsu (CV / Mutsumi Tamura)
“Killing an aspirant who is unaware that they are a Master runs counter to my code.”
An ardent fighter and a military scholar admired by many ronin. Shousetsu runs a military academy in Edo and decides to serve the shogunate before the Waxing Moon Ritual, though not without some reservations.
Rider (CV / ???)
“With all due respect, killing them in their ignorance would be a mercy.”
A Servant of the Rider class. Clad in black armor, this fearsome warrior wields an elongated sword without hesitation, ruthlessly slaughtering any enemies.
Dorothea Coyett (CV / Aya Hirano)
“You still don’t understand what we mages aspire to, I see.”
A young woman from another country who came to Japan aboard a galleon. She is the daughter of a Swedish nobleman, Fredrik Coyett, and is a mage who belongs to the Clock Tower, the prestigious scholarly institution on magecraft.
Takao Dayu (CV / Ami Koshimizu)
“Yoshiwara women are strong. We don’t lose heart when someone disappears or dies.”
A courtesan at Miura-ya, a brothel in Yoshiwara. She is said to be one of the most beautiful women in Edo and attracts many men including feudal lords. “Dayu” is the highest rank of courtesan, and she is one of the three most popular Dayu.
Berserker (CV / Ayane Sakura)
“Which Edo is this? My Spirit Origin this time isn’t the one I’m used to, but I do still have my swords!”
A Servant of the Berserker class. Her True Name is Miyamoto Musashi. She is an unrivaled swordswoman and the founder of the Niten Ichiryu style of swordsmanship. Though she shares the same identity as Miyamoto Iori’s teacher, her appearance seems to be slightly, or perhaps quite, different from that of the person Iori knew.
Ogasawara Kaya (CV / Misaki Kuno)
“There’s a battle going on! Which means I’m gonna help!”
Crimson Codex (CV / Cha Furin)
“The bonds you make are to be cherished. …Including the one with me!”
A Western spell book and an heirloom of Miyamoto Musashi. He has a will of his own, floats in the air, and speaks like human. He is Iori’s magecraft teacher and self-proclaimed substitute for Musashi after his death.
Fate/Samurai Remnant – Systems
Master and Servant work together during battles – Control the Master and Servant during battles and use their bond with each other to survive. Use a variety of attacks to gain an advantage while assessing the enemy and situation of the battle.
Master
Iori’s weapon of choice are swords. He fights by switching between five different stances, each with its own characteristics, depending on the situation. For example, Earth Stance is excellent for defense, while Water Stance is best suited for fighting multiple opponents at once. If he is unable to use his sword for certain enemies, he can use magic to counter them.
Servant
Saber fights with great power as a Servant and can shoot water from their sword. Even the strongest enemies would stand no chance against Saber’s brilliant swordplay. When you control Iori, your Servant will make decisions and act independently.
Explore Edo
Yoshiwara, Kanda, Akasaka… Various famous places in Edo will act as the stage of the Ritual. As you explore the city, you may fight with other Masters, or you may also learn things that will help you grow as a Master. You can interact with the people who live in Edo, replenish your energy at a food stall, or play with dogs and cats.
Lastly, Fate/Samurai Remnant launches September 29 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
