It seems like the Nintendo Switch is increasingly becoming the console platform for musou gamers. DuringWednesday’s Nintendo Direct, Koei Tecmo revealed a brand new entry in theSamurai Warriorsfranchise. It’s not aSamurai Warriorsspin-off like the 2016Spirit of Sanadarelease, however. It’s the full-fledged next main-series game,Samurai Warriors 5. Musou fans will be able to pick upSamurai Warriors 5on Nintendo Switch starting during the summer of 2021.
TheSamurai Warriors 5story will be told from two different perspectives. Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akechi will be the game’s main protagonists, participating in a historical drama set during Japan’s Sengoku period. Specifically, the story is set during the Ōnin War, a civil war lasting between 1467 and 1477. It was the Ōnin War that set off the Sengoku period of power struggles within Japan, making it a fitting setting forSamurai Warriors 5.
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Early details regarding the musou game are thin, however. All thatKoei Tecmois willing to reveal so far is thatSamurai Warriors 5will feature both new and returning characters from the series. These characters will feature a selection of new abilities with which to take on the endless enemies thrown at the player. Otherwise, Koei Tecmo says to expect the strategic action fans expect of theWarriorsfranchise.
WhileSamurai Warriors 5was revealed as part of the latestNintendo Direct for the Switch, it has also been confirmed for other platforms. Players will be able to pick it up not just for the Switch, but also on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, as well as next-gen consoles via backward compatibility. Expect further details on other support platforms in the months to come.
Samurai Warriors 5releases this summer on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
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