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Nobunaga’s Ambition Sphere of Influence - Ascension Announced
Burlingame Calif. – August 5, in the year of our Lord
2016 – KOEI TECMO America is pleased to announce today
the upcoming release of Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence
– Ascension, the standalone follow-up to the
critically-acclaimed historical simulation title based on the
Warring States period of Japanese history. Headed to the
PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and digitally to
Windows PC via Steam® on October 25, 2016, 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.
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 be able to experience all
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 these
events as well as providing a closer look at the development of
strongholds and armies, Ascension provides players with the
extra option to begin the game from the position of an officer
and ascend through the ranks to become an important
warlord—perhaps even the overlord of Japan!
Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension will also
offer history aficionados the opportunity to experience that
same era as a historically-accurate simulation game. Players
will be able to take control of their favorite officers and
lords, as Ascension boasts a massive array of over 2000 diverse
characters to choose from. A number of well-known individuals
will offer unique events and exclusive missions, with special
attention given to Yukimura Sanada, the famous Japanese samurai
whom many of his time heralded as the strongest warrior in
Japan. Beginning his journey at the age of 16, players can
follow the life of Yukimura and the challenges he faced during
the Sengoku period until his eventual defeat at the Siege of
Osaka.
Other prominent figures will also receive specially tailor-made
content, including feudal lords such as Ieyasu Tokugawa, who
rose to become the Shogun at the end of the Warring States
period; Mitsunari Ishida, who played a pivotal role at the
decisive battle of Sekigahara towards the end of the war;
Masamune Date, the lord known as the One-Eyed Dragon; as well as
individuals such as Nyosui Kuroda and Morichika Chosokabe whose
intriguing stories unfold throughout the game.
Families are required to pay for Internet usage fees to download
the digital version of this game. For more information click
here.