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SAMURAI WARRIORS Spirit of Sanada Announced
Burlingame, Calif – February 17, in the year of our
Lord 2017 – KOEI TECMO America today is pleased to
reveal the latest entry in the renowned SAMURAI WARRIORS action
series, SAMURAI WARRIORS: Spirit of Sanada – a new adventure
based on the heroic legend of the Sanada Clan, a cunning group
of warriors from Sengoku Era Japan who believed in survival at
all costs. SAMURAI WARRIORS: Spirit of Sanada, slated to release
on May 23, 2017 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment
system and digitally on PC via Steam®.
A historically inspired action title set in Sengoku era Japan –
the storied historical period also known as the Age of Samurai –
SAMURAI WARRIORS: Spirit of Sanada focuses solely on the
legendary Sanada Clan. Through their fierce will to survive,
they fought with upmost vigilance to ensure that the Sanada name
would be withheld throughout history.
The tale of the Sanada Clan begins with patriarch Masayuki
Sanada, a much-requested character who joins the SAMURAI
WARRIORS series for the first time. The player follows
Masayuki’s first battle, trailing the clan’s meteoric rise from
lowly vassals to powerful lords which led to the birth of the
fan-favorite samurai, Yukimura Sanada. Continuing the clan’s
legacy, players will then journey from boyhood as the legendary
warrior, following his footsteps as Yukimura rises to the title
of “The Crimson Demon of War.” Players will also experience the
epic tale of his father’s reign and his finest battles, up to
his valiant final stand at the Siege of Osaka.
KOEI TECMO America also announced a robust pre-order bonus pack
for SAMURAI WARRIORS: Spirit of Sanada. Those who pre-order the
game from Amazon, Best Buy, EB Games, or GameStop will receive a
selection of five special costumes: the Kunoichi, Ina, Kai, and
Chacha Sanada Colors Costumes, as well as the Kunoichi Special
Costume.
While more information about the game’s plot, key mechanics, and
many playable characters will be unveiled in the coming weeks, a
first selection of images were released alongside today’s
announcement, showcasing Masayuki Sanada as well as a brand-new
design for Yukimura!