14 DAY TRIAL // Samurai Warriors is an old franchise that traces its roots back to 2004 when developer Omega Force and publisher Koei launched the original game for Xbox and PlayStation 2. Yesterday, publisher Koei Tecmo announced the return of the franchise with a new title that will be released this summer.
The fifth major title in the series promises a fresh, re-imagining of the franchise, but not much else is known about the game yet. Samurai Warriors 5 is currently under development for the PC (via Steam), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, but PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S owners will be able to play it too via backward compatibility.
One other piece of information revealed by Koei Tecmo is that Samurai Warriors 5 features an all-new storyline, along with revamped character designs and a stylish new visual presentation. This sounds like a new beginning for the series, as the upcoming title launches gamers into the Sengoku period, focusing on two characters: Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akechi.
Apparently, fans of the series will be offered more information about the game during the monthly Samurai Warriors 5 livestream, beginning February 25, with regular updates leading up to the game’s launch this summer.
Samurai Warriors 5 was officially revealed during the first Nintendo Direct event of the year, but the game's introduction and release date announcement will be unveiled on February 25.
The last full-fledged Samurai Warriors game dates from back 2014, so it's been some time since fans of the series had something new to play. Although we don't expect anything revolutionary from Samurai Warriors 5, it's nice to know that the upcoming game will feature a new visual presentation and updated character designs. If you're a veteran of the Samurai Warriors franchise, don't forget to tune in on Samurai Warriors 5 livestream later this month.