Bandai Namco and Koei Tecmo have announced Kingdom: Hadou, a new strategy and simulation game they’re joint developing based on the popular manga of the same name by Yasuhisa Hara.

Kingdom: Hadou is being developed for smartphones and will follow the same premise as the original series. Players will take the role of a general in ancient China, conquer the battlefield, and even befriend other warlords.

A release date wasn’t announced for Kingdom: Hadou though a closed beta test is planned. Sign-ups for the beta are available over on its official site.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer:

Kingdom: Hadou is a super full-fledged strategy simulation game.

The player assumes the role of a general living in the world of “Kingdom”. Players will assess the characteristics of various battlefields, such as forests and hills, and utilize the unique generals that appear in the anime to conquer them. Players will march together with other players who are fighting in the same army, and aim to expand their armies by capturing castles and fortresses on the vast map. In the exciting world of “Kingdom,” the goal is to become a “Great General of Heaven”!

Features:

• The world of Kingdom depicted on an overwhelming scale – 3D maps depict various battlefields that appear in the anime, including “Snake Gan Plain” and “Hakogokan. The 3D maps depict the various battlefields that appear in the anime, including “Snake Gan Plain” and “Hakogokan”. Players can plan their strategies by collaborating with other players in the same army to determine how to advance to a castle or fortress and how to plan your strategy in cooperation with other players who belong to the same military unit.
• The Kingdom generals and their allies can be challenged in various battlefields – The most important thing in battle is to take advantage of your “geographical advantage. You can win by assessing the characteristics of the battlefield, such as hiding in the forest and then attacking by surprise. Reconfigure your generals and battle formations according to the battlefield and go into battle. The “Flame of Victory,” which is raised at opportune moments, will give your generals even more power. Join your generals in the ever-changing battlefield.
• Weave the thoughts of generals and polish your skills as a general – By deepening your friendship with the generals, you will receive their thoughts. By weaving the thoughts received into your own vessel, you can gain even more strength, players can gain even greater strength. Aim for greatness by carrying the feelings of the generals you fight with.
• Large-scale “siege battles” in which large armies will pit their combined strength against each other – The “Castle Battle” will be held in each “castle” and will feature up to 30 players vs. 30 players. The players will be able to enjoy more advanced coordination and cooperation, and attack and defense by utilizing the giant weapon “Igarasha” and enjoy more advanced coordination and cooperation. On the huge battlefield, which is depicted on a scale typical of Kingdom, Let’s seize victory together with your friends on the huge battlefield depicted on a Kingdom scale.

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