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River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next by Arc System Works

Initial Release Date: November 07, 2024

November 29, 2024

Experience the conclusion to Kunio’s “Three Kingdoms” story

In River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next, fans are invited to check out a sneak peek of the story from Chapter 3 until the exciting climax in Chapter 6, including some of the game’s new characters:

Chapter 3: Cloudy Sky: Guan Yu defends Jingzhou on his own as a jab against Cao Cao. He attacks Cao Ren in Xiangyang, wielding his impressive military might to clutch Jingzhou and get within firing distance of Cao Cao. There isn’t long to rejoice, however, as Sima Yi brainwashes Sun Quan of the Wu into breaking his alliance and attacking Guan Yu. Lu Su helps him escape the perilous situation, and he barely manages to make it away alive. While Sun Quan’s betrayal enrages Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Lu Su convince him to help free Sun Quan from his brainwashing.

Chapter 4: Seven Times: The Liu Bei forces renew their alliance with the Wu. With the battle against Cao Cao ahead, the Shu team consider an alliance with the Nanzhong region given its position behind them. However, Meng Huo, self-proclaimed King of Nanzhong, spreads a false rumor that the Shu have arrived to invade the region. The skilled warriors of the region meet them with resistance. Zhuge Liang sees this and takes an unexpected path, defeating Meng Huo only to release him repeatedly. Once freed, Meng Huo finds another capable warrior to bring into the fight against them, attacking again and again. What could Zhuge Liang be up to?

Chapter 5: Fall Crisis: Our heroes prepare for an all-out conflict with the Wei. Crossing the mountains of Hanzhong, they tread deep into Wei territory. Zhuge Liang’s tactics help the Northern Expedition proceed smoothly, with one Wei land after the next falling into their hands. However, at the Battle of Jieting, Ma Su ignores Zhuge Liang’s warnings and sets up base atop a mountain, leading to a crushing defeat. This critical loss puts the entire Northern Expedition in peril, changing the tides. Can Liu Bei and his comrades overcome this pitfall along the way…?

Chapter 6: Eternal Battle: As they continue their Northern expedition, Liu Bei and his troops face the Wei tactician Sima Yi in the Battle of Wuzhang. They find themselves up against an army of robots trained on data secretly gathered from capable generals. The entire plot comes together as they get a full picture of Sima Yi’s schemes. Find out what the genius tactician has up his sleeve in the thrilling conclusion to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms!

Our hero Kunio begins his next battle following the events of the story laid out in 2022’s River City: Saga Three Kingdoms. After the Battle of Red Cliffs, the narrative makes a mad dash towards the climax of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel, the Battle of Wuzhang Plains, unfolding an alternative conclusion to the story arranged the River City way.

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.

Game Features:

The unheard Romance of the Three Kingdoms More and more generals join the Liu Bei army to rival the stronger Cao Cao army. As both camps ramp up their forces, discover a never-seen-before alternative telling of the novel, obviously rearranged by Kunio and his friends
Ride Red Hare and trample your opponents! You can now ride Red Hare and go through the stages on its back! Just ride through anyone who dares stand in your way. And since it’s a bike, you can also find extra parts to customize it and give it the looks it deserves! Word has it that you may also find more than just bike parts, to make your Red Hare… more than a bike?
Spectacular Tactics and Special attacks Tactics are emblematic of the Three Kingdoms warfare lore. Of course the Fire Tactics is still in the game, sending fiery arrows into the stage, and so is the Water Tactics that will wash away any enemies who come at you. But this time, we have added a new Tactics that summons generals who helped you in the past, to fight by your side. Use your Special attacks and Tactics to clear out stages the way generals used to (or did they?)!

About Arc System Works:

To bring the best-in-class entertainment products to western audiences and give our customers the opportunity to connect with others and create unforgettable moments.

Arc System Works America (ASW America) is a publisher of Japanese video games and the North American branch of Arc System Works located in Japan. Best known for the Guilty Gear and BlazBlue series, ASW America strives to bring unforgettable experiences to their communities and is deeply involved with sponsoring and hosting eSports tournaments. Let’s all work to create a better world through video games!