Three Kingdom Heroes brings top-level AI challenges to chess-like duels, coming soon

Koei Tecmo’s latest addition to their renowned Three Kingdoms franchise, Three Kingdoms Heroes, promises a fresh take on the historical setting. This chess and shogi-inspired battler lets you command iconic figures from the Three Kingdoms period, each with unique abilities and strategic options. The familiar art style and epic storytelling will resonate with series veterans, while the accessible gameplay makes it an inviting entry point for newcomers.

The game’s standout feature is the GARYU AI system, developed by HEROZ, the creators of the world-champion shogi AI, dlshogi. This AI boasts an adaptive and challenging gameplay experience, promising a truly lifelike opponent. While AI claims often warrant skepticism, dlshogi’s track record of dominating the World Shogi Championships for two consecutive years speaks volumes. The prospect of facing such a formidable, adaptive AI in a game steeped in strategic warfare is undeniably compelling.

Three Kingdoms Heroes launches on January 25th. The combination of familiar Three Kingdoms lore, innovative gameplay mechanics, and the groundbreaking GARYU AI system positions this title as a must-have for strategy game enthusiasts.