During an interview with Spanish publication Vandal, producer Masaaki Yamagiwa stated that the upcoming action-RPG Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will have a similar narrative and gameplay structure to Nioh, the developer’s other major title, with levels being segmented into linear sections. Additionally, Yamagiwa stated that the players will also have secret sections to explore, the ability to jump, and a total playtime of 40 hours. The publisher also recently announced that the worldwide gameplay debut of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty at Tokyo Game Show 2022, will begin on September 15 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. The game will launch in early 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one.
The game’s details via Koei Tecmo can be seen below:
From Masaaki Yamagiwa, the producer of Bloodborne, and Fumihiko Yasuda, the producer of Nioh, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty follows the dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Players fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers using swordplay based on the Chinese martial arts, attempting to overcome the odds by awakening the true power from within.
Key Features
Demons in the Kingdom – A dark fantasy set during the chaotic Three Kingdoms period, the narrative vividly tells the tale of a militia soldier’s strenuous fight for survival during a Later Han Dynasty infested with demons. It’s madness in the Three Kingdoms like never before!
Awaken the Power – Defeat deadly enemies to boost morale and awaken the power from within! Overcome adversity through unique new strategies, including battle styles based on the “Five Phases.”
Live by the Sword – Renowned for ruthless strikes that can change the tide of battle in an instant, sword practitioners of the Chinese martial arts gracefully change pace as they shift between offensive and defensive maneuvers. Overwhelm opponents with a flurry of force in a series of intense and bloody battles while learning the precision and skill necessary to become a true master of the sword.
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