Arc System Works America, Inc. has announced the upcoming release of River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next, a brand-new game sequel and chapter in Kunio’s “Three Kingdoms” story, coming to Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, and Steam on November 7, 2024. Players on PlayStation 4 and Steam can now add the game to their Wishlist. The Nintendo Switch store page will open on August 8.
Follow the wild antics of over 100 River City characters coming together! The River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next sequel story begins following the Battle of Red Cliffs and continues with a mad dash towards the climax of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel, the Battle of Wuzhang Plains. The beloved River City ruffian Kunio takes on the role of the hero of the Three Kingdoms, Guan Yu, joining the hot-blooded battle over the nation.
River CIty Saga: Three Kingdoms Next will include the following story and action gameplay:
- River City Cast in Three Kingdoms Roles – Including Kunio as Guan Yu, Misako as Zhuge Liang, Goda as Liu Bei, Yamada as Cao Cao
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms Twists – The story of famous generals joining Liu Bei’s army in the battle against rival Cao Cao takes some inventive River City-style twists thanks to the influence of Kunio and his friends.
- Get on Red Hare and Send Enemies Packing! – Kunio can move through the stages on his motorcycle, Red Hare. Soar down the road while tossing enemies aside and even create your own customized Red Hare ride by collecting parts. Meeting certain conditions can even change Red Hare into something other than a motorcycle…
- Arsenal of Flashy Tactics and Specials – Similar to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel, game players can experience clever strategies employed by military tacticians.
○ Set the stage aflame with Fire Tactics
○ Wash the enemy base straight away with Water Tactics
○ Summon familiar faces to aid in battle with an all-new Tactic
○ Combine these Tactics with your special moves to conquer the unique stages where enemies await!
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next is the sequel game to 2022’s River City Saga: Three Kingdoms on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Steam, which brought players a unique experience set during China’s Three Kingdoms period and was based on the popular Downtown Special: River City Historical Drama! game. The game saw River City characters enter China’s Three Kingdoms period and take on roles set within the historical tale, “Romance of the Three Kingdoms.”
