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Nobunagas Ambition Sphere of Influence - Ascension Releases
Burlingame, Calif. – October 25, in the year of our
Lord 2016 – KOEI TECMO America is proud to announce
today that the latest standalone entry in the historical
simulation series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence –
Ascension, is now available on the PlayStation®4 computer
entertainment system and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®.
Ascension remains true to the long-running franchise’s Grand
Strategy pedigree as it expertly brings to life one of the most
provocative, complex, and dramatic times in Japanese history.
In addition, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence –
Ascension will have a 20% launch discount on Steam starting
today through November 1! The game will also be available as a
Free Weekend title on Steam from October 27 to October 30.
Purchasing the game before November 1 will net 30 CG portraits
of legendary characters from ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIII
as well as historical figures William Adams, Megohime, Shigemasa
Oyamada, and the wife of Shigemasa, Lady Muramatsu, as Officer
Data for use in gameplay.
Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension highlights
some of the most epic battles and notable events of Sengoku Era
Japan, when myriads of military officers and lords fought for
domination over the land. Players will experience the events
that led from the fracture of the country to the establishments
of clans and the forming of alliances before the inevitable
clash that led to the emergence of the first Shogunate.
Allowing for deeper immersion and insight into the divisive era
and providing a closer look at the development of strongholds
and armies during this time period, Ascension provides players
with the option to witness thrilling and historic battles
first-hand through the eyes of an officer from the beginning of
the game officer via Officer Play. Players will be able to
select from a massive array of over 2000 diverse characters, and
a number of well-known individuals offer unique events,
exclusive missions and tailor-made content, with special
attention given to Yukimura Sanada, the famous Japanese samurai
whom many of his time heralded as the strongest warrior in
Japan.
Players will also be able to exploit a wider breadth of tactical
options available to them in Ascension with the introduction of
two new types of warfare – Siege and Naval battles – which
create fresh strategic situations that allow for new ways to
gain an advantage over a defending opponent. Aiding in victory
or defeat, every command made will affect the outcome of battle,
and bonuses are awarded for successful deployment of a new
strategy. Ascend through the ranks to become an important
warlord – perhaps even the overlord of Japan!