Koei Tecmo's recent financial report unveils an ambitious game development pipeline, promising several new titles for late 2024 and beyond. Key highlights include a new Dynasty Warriors installment and at least one unannounced AAA title.

A New Dynasty Warriors Entry After a Long Hiatus

Omega Force, the studio behind the Dynasty Warriors series, is developing "Dynasty Warriors Origins," a tactical action game slated for a 2025 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). This marks the first mainline Dynasty Warriors title since 2018's Dynasty Warriors 9, excluding a 2022 expansion. The game features a "Nameless Hero" and is set during China's Three Kingdoms period.

Upcoming Releases and Unannounced Projects

The report also confirmed the global release of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake" in October 2024 (PS4, PS5, Switch, PC) and "FAIRY TAIL 2" this winter (PS4, PS5, Switch, PC). However, the most exciting news revolves around several unannounced projects, including at least one AAA title. Details on this AAA game remain scarce.

Rise of the Ronin Fuels AAA Aspirations

Koei Tecmo's Q1 2024 profits benefited significantly from continued sales of Rise of the Ronin. The company views this open-world action RPG as a crucial step towards establishing itself as a major player in the AAA market. This ambition is further underscored by the creation of a dedicated AAA studio, aiming for consistent AAA title releases. The company explicitly stated its goal to build a system for continuous large-scale title production. This signifies a long-term commitment to the AAA space. While specifics about their unannounced projects are limited, the report clearly indicates Koei Tecmo's aggressive pursuit of high-budget game development.