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

by Eric Feb 12,2025

Koei Tecmo's Q1 2024 financial report unveils an exciting lineup of upcoming games, including a new Dynasty Warriors title and a significant, unannounced AAA project.

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

Dynasty Warriors: Origins and Beyond

Omega Force is developing "Dynasty Warriors Origins," a tactical action game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Launching in 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), this marks the first mainline Dynasty Warriors entry since 2018's Dynasty Warriors 9. The game features a "Nameless Hero" protagonist.

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

The report also confirms the global release of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake" (October 2024 for PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC) and "FAIRY TAIL 2" (Winter 2024 for PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC). Crucially, the report highlights at least one unannounced AAA title in development.

Strong sales of Rise of the Ronin fueled Koei Tecmo's Q1 console game profits, reinforcing their ambition to become a major player in the AAA space.

The Path to Consistent AAA Releases

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

Koei Tecmo's strategic goal is to consistently deliver AAA titles. The establishment of a dedicated AAA studio underscores this commitment. While details about their debut project remain scarce, the company aims to create a sustainable system for producing large-scale games regularly. This signals a significant investment in their future as a leading AAA developer.