Koei Tecmo and Gaiden ninja Developer Team Ninja is developing a new, original action game. Is called Wo Long: Fall of the dynastyThe game debuted at Microsoft and Bethesda’s 2022 showcase stream.
The game is set in the fanciful setting of China during the Three Kingdoms period, where the Han dynasty was ravaged by youkai and monsters. The player controls an unnamed militia soldier fighting for survival amid the chaos.
The player seems to be capable of acrobatic martial arts techniques. According to one NPC, they possess the “Field of Eternal Elixir”, some form of supernatural power. With it, they can confront enemies with demonic powers. Such an enemy even consumed some kind of item, turning into a giant demon. The trailer closes the scene where the protagonist encounters a man who is likely Lu Bu, the popular hero of the series. Romance of the Three Kingdoms saga.
The Wo Long: Fall of the dynasty The trailer itself is purely cinematic and doesn’t give a lot of gameplay hints. Given Team Ninja’s history, however, a character action game of some sort is a safe bet. Even if it will be more like Gaiden ninja or closer Nioh, or something completely different? Koei Tecmo has not revealed that yet. In any case, players will have a chance to find out in early 2023, the game’s scheduled release date.
Wo Long: Fall of the dynasty is in development for Xbox Series consoles and PC. It will arrive on Xbox Game Pass upon release.
