Nobunaga’s Ambition: Hishou Release Date to Be ‘Re-Examined’

Koei Tecmo and Kou Shibusawa have announced that it will “re-examine” the Nobunaga’s Ambition: Hishou release date. Initially, it would have released the game in Japan and Asia in winter 2026. 

In a statement translated by Gematsu, the developers say the following: “Regarding Nobunaga’s Ambition: Hishou, we have decided to re-examine our release date and supported platforms in order to deliver a better user experience. As a result, we will be postponing the Official Broadcast #1 planned for November 4, as well as the release date announcement… The release date, which was planned to be announced during the live stream, will appear in the November 19 issue of Weekly Famitsu, but the published date is based on information prior to today’s changes.”

The game is still planned to release for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. A release for the west has still not been announced at the time of this writing. Here’s an overview of the game, via Gematsu:

Live, in the name of Justice.

What is it that warriors fight for?

Each warrior of the Warring States period had their own reasons for riding into battle—be it territory, social standing, the sake of humanity, or their own ambition. This title focuses on those reasons, with battles between evenly matched warriors and an exploration of the bonds between ally and enemy.

Enjoy a full revival of the city development portion of domestic affairs for the first time in nearly 20 years. Freely develop your own castle town, depicted in beautifully evolved graphics.

Experience story mode for the first time in series history. Both series fans and newcomers to the Warring States and historical simulation games can enjoy this story focused on the life of Oda Nobunaga.