Arslan: The Warriors of Legend launches mid-February in the west
Release Date and Pre-Order Bonuses Announced for Arslan: The Warriors of Legend
Koei Tecmo America revealed today a wealth of new information on the release of Arslan: The Warriors of Legend, which will become available across North America on February 9, 2016 (February 12 in Europe) for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. It will also be simultaneously available digitally on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.
Based on the renowned novel, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, this tactical action epic keeps close to the spirit of the rebooted anime and manga version illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa, creator of Fullmetal Alchemist. As such, in addition to the Warriors series' traditional thrilling action of one versus a thousand, Arslan: The Warriors of Legend incorporates a new type of action the Mardan Rush. Designed to match the setting of The Heroic Legend of Arslan, this action allows players to wipe out large numbers of enemies by taking control of special Rush units (mounted, ranged, or melee) and dealing devastating damage.
In addition to controlling army units, the game also features new battle moves for individual characters, such as the Chain Strike. As the story progresses, playable characters will gain access to different weapon types. Chain Strike allows for a real-time switch between available weapons while executing a power attack, which brings more variety to the action and can be used to prolong combos!
Furthermore, Koei Tecmo announced a series of exclusive bonus content, available to those who pre-order Arslan: The Warriors of Legend. Specifically, pre-orders through GameStop & EB Canada will include a special weapon and armor set for Daryun, as well as Conflict at Gujarat Fortress, a new original scenario for Free Mode. Those who pre-order from Best Buy or Amazon will receive the new original scenario, Battle for the Title, for Free Mode. Both scenarios offer players the possibility to unlock some very special Limited Skill Cards, which will give them an extra edge in battle!
For more news and information on Arslan: The Warriors of Legend please visit the official site at koeitecmoamerica.com/arslan.
Koei Tecmo Announces PC Release for Steam for Arslan: The Warriors of Legend
Koei Tecmo Europe revealed today that upcoming anime-based tactical action title Arslan: the Warriors of Legend will also receive a PC release via Steam on 9th February 2016!
The Steam ‘Coming Soon’ page will open on the 14th January 2016 at 2pm GMT, while Koei Tecmo also detailed early purchase bonus content for those who acquire the game in the first month post launch. Specifically, gamers will be able to download ‘Conflict at Gujarat Fortress’ and ‘Battle for the Title’, two new original scenarios for the Free Mode. Both scenarios offer players the possibility to unlock some very special Limited Skill Cards, whichwill give them an extra edge in battle!
Koei Tecmo also announced that Arslan: The Warriors of Legend will include an array of original scenarios fans of the ‘Heroic Legend of Arslan’ are bound to love! These extra scenarios are based on episodes of the original novels and manga, but they were never part of the animated series. They will gradually become unlocked via the Story mode and can be played in the Free mode of the game, allowing players to become increasingly more familiar with its history and playable characters.
Additionally, Koei Tecmo announced three more playable characters that will join Arslan in his effort to free the capital and reclaim his throne: Tus, a quiet officer of the Parsian army and chain martial arts expert, Isfan, the younger brother of a Cavalry General who is also known as the ‘one raised by wolves, and the fearless Zaravant, a Shield-Spear wielding knight of great strength.
All three of them make their way to the city of Peshawar, after Arslan declares his intention to expel Luitanian oppression and join his group in the fight to end the occupation of the capital.
Arslan: the Warriors of Legend will be available across Europe on the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft on 12th February 2016. It will also be simultaneously available digitally on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.
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