Koei Tecmo postpones release date announcement for Nobunaga’s Ambition: Hishou; plans to “reconsider supported platforms” 

Koei Tecmo announced on November 2 that it would be postponing the first official livestream for Nobunaga’s Ambition: Hishou, the latest game in the long-running strategy RPG franchise. The livestream, originally planned for November 4, was set to unveil a new trailer and the game’s release date, both of which have since been delayed as the company “reevaluates various aspects of the game.” This reevaluation includes the new release date and supported platforms. 

Announced in June, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Hishou was originally set for a winter release on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, and PlayStation 5. As a Sengoku-era feudal lord, you recruit generals as well as develop and expand their territories, all with the goal of unifying Japan. Each general you command has their own background and motivations, creating unique stories for you to experience. The castle town development system from older titles such as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tenkasousei and Nobunaga’s Ambition: Reppuden makes a return in Hishou, allowing you to develop your towns and place different facilities, with the latter affecting the benefits and income you generate from resources. 

Hishou is the first game in the franchise to feature a story mode, letting you experience key points in Oda Nobunaga’s life as you learn about the gameplay systems and Sengoku-era Japan. 

As of writing, a new date for the official livestream has yet to be announced. Likewise, the game’s original release date, which will be published in the November 19 issue of Weekly Famitsu, no longer reflects Koei Tecmo’s plans. Koei Tecmo said it will provide an update regarding the new release date and supported platforms as soon as details are finalized. 

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Hishou is currently in development. 

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Nobunaga’s Ambition series’ player base dominated by users past their 40s and 50s