Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Kou Shibusawa have announced Nobunaga’s Ambition: Hishou, an all-new entry in their historical simulation series.

The new game has “just cause” as its main theme with players unifying Japan with the goal of restoring the shogunate or seeking revenge.

A big feature for the game is the addition of a story mode, a first for the series. In the new mode, players learn how to play by following the life of Oda Nobunaga.

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Hishou is in development for Windows PC (Steam), Switch, Switch 2, and PS5 with a release set for sometime this winter in Japan and Asia. A western release isn’t confirmed.

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

What is it that warriors fight for?

Each warrior of the Warring States period had their own reasons for riding into battle—be it territory, social standing, the sake of humanity, or their own ambition. This title focuses on those reasons, with battles between evenly matched warriors and an exploration of the bonds between ally and enemy.

Enjoy a full revival of the city development portion of domestic affairs for the first time in nearly 20 years. Freely develop your own castle town, depicted in beautifully evolved graphics.

Experience story mode for the first time in series history. Both series fans and newcomers to the Warring States and historical simulation games can enjoy this story focused on the life of Oda Nobunaga.

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