Koei Tecmo has announced Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers, a new turn-based tactics game coming February 1, 2017 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. Godseekers bases its gameplay on the Dynasty Tactics series and lets players experience the events of the franchise in a different way.
The game is set during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history and will see the return of renown Dynasty Warrior characters. New to the series are Lixia, a girl who was trapped in an ice shrine for centuries with magical powers and Lei Bin, a childhood friend of Zhao Yun.
Check out the Introductory trailer below:
“Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers unfolds during the chaotic end days of the Han dynasty, when ancient China was overwhelmed by uprisings and internal strife within its imperial court,” Koei Tecmo described in a press release. “The story follows renowned warrior Zhao Yun and his close friend Lei Bin, who unwittingly liberate a young girl, Lixia, from a mystical prison.
“The two friends and the mysterious Lixia then find themselves entangled in a pivotal struggle for the salvation of the world, wherein they must navigate the maelstrom that is Three Kingdoms era China, meet countless great warriors and take part in historic battles. In their efforts to unravel the mystery behind Lixia’s imprisonment, Zhao Yun and Lei Bin uncover a hidden, terrible fate, forcing them to make difficult decisions in a battle that will echo throughout history,” the publisher continued.
Stay tuned for more updates on the game leading up to its launch.