Rise of the Ronin Devs' Unannounced AAA Title in the Works

Koei Tecmo's recent financial report shines a light on an exciting lineup of upcoming games, slated for release in late 2024 and beyond. Let's dive into the details.

Koei Tecmo Unveils New Dynasty Warriors Game and a Mystery AAA Title

A New Dynasty Warriors Entry After Five Years

Koei Tecmo's Q1 2024 financial report offers a glimpse into future projects, including a new title from Omega Force. "Dynasty Warriors: Origins," a tactical action game branching from the popular musou series, is set for a 2025 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). This marks the first mainline Dynasty Warriors game since 2018's Dynasty Warriors 9 (excluding its 2022 expansion). The game follows a "Nameless Hero" during the tumultuous Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history (220-280 AD).

The report also confirms the global release of two previously announced titles: "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake" and "FAIRY TAIL 2." Beyond these, Koei Tecmo is developing several unannounced projects, notably at least one AAA title.

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake" celebrates the original's 20th anniversary with an October 2024 launch on PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC. "FAIRY TAIL 2," a sequel to the 2020 RPG, is expected this winter on PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC.

Interestingly, Koei Tecmo's Q1 2024 console gaming profits were significantly boosted by continued sales of Rise of the Ronin. The company expresses strong confidence in this open-world action RPG and its potential to solidify their position as a major AAA developer.

Koei Tecmo Aims for Consistent AAA Releases

Earlier this year, Koei Tecmo declared its ambition to become a leading force in the AAA market, even establishing a new AAA studio dedicated to this goal. Their recent financial report confirms this commitment, revealing ongoing development of at least one unannounced AAA title, although specifics remain scarce.

AAA games, characterized by their high budgets and extensive development processes, represent a significant undertaking. Koei Tecmo's statement underscores their dedication to building a sustainable system for the continuous release of large-scale titles: "To expand the Company’s lineup of titles, AAA Studio was established. In order to achieve medium- to long-term growth, we will continue to build a system that enables us to release large-scale titles on a continuous basis."