North American Warriors fans have good reason to celebrate, because Samurai Warriors 4 Empires just dropped today. I’m currently working on my review of this title so I’ll withhold my full thoughts until that goes up, but those of you who enjoyed Samurai Warriors 4 and 4-II will find a lot to like here. Here’s the press release from Koei Tecmo, along with the usual screens and  launch trailer.


KOEI TECMO AMERICA LAUNCHES SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 EMPIRES

The Empire Returns to the Warring States Period After a Nine Year Hiatus, Now Available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3, and PlayStation®Vita Systems

BURLINGAME, Calif.—March 15, 2016—KOEI TECMO America today announced that Samurai Warriors 4 Empires has shipped to stores and is now available across North America for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system for an MSRP of $49.99. The game is also available for PlayStation®3 as well as the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system via digital download for $39.99. To celebrate the game’s launch, KOEI TECMO has unveiled a brand new trailer.

Samurai Warriors 4 Empires blends the best of the tactical action gameplay with an easy-to-learn, in-depth strategy system to create the most exciting installment in the Empires franchise yet! Regulate foreign affairs, and form political and military strategies with the new Castle feature, and personalize your character and castle with new customization options. Rise through the ranks to eventually rule the entire land!

Samurai Warriors 4 Empires marks the return of the Empires brand in the Samurai Warriors universe after a nine year hiatus. Since the 2007 release of Samurai Warriors 2 Empires for the PlayStation®2, Samurai Warriors has grown to become one of the most successful and acclaimed titles in the Warriors franchise.

Published by KOEI TECMO, Samurai Warriors 4 Empires is now available for purchase in North America. This title has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.

For more news and information on Samurai Warriors 4 Empires, please visit the official website at www.koeitecmoamerica.com/sw4e/, Like KOEI TECMO America on Facebook at www.facebook.com/koeitecmous, and become part of the #KTfamily by following KOEI TECMO America on Twitter at @KoeiTecmoUS.


Screenshots

Launch Trailer

Source: Press Release

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Joe Sigadel
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