Koei Tecmo Taiwan announces that the dark Three Kingdoms action RPG Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember (XBOX Series X|S/PlayStation®5/Nintendo
Switch™ 2/Steam® / XBOX Game Pass/XBOX on PC) is scheduled for release on March 4, 2027, and pre-orders for both physical and digital versions are now open. Meanwhile, the official website has unveiled the latest information on main characters, game systems, bonuses, and more.
Additionally, a new trailer has been released to coincide with the confirmed launch date.
This is the latest title from "Team NINJA," Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, which has surpassed 8 million players worldwide (※).
The "Wo Long" series is a dark Three Kingdoms action RPG featuring battles against "demons." It utilizes "Deflect" to neutralize enemy attacks, showcasing offensive and defensive Chinese martial arts, while allowing players to meet many famous generals from the Three Kingdoms era.
Additionally, from now until September 30 (Wednesday), a limited-time event is running on XBOX Series X|S/
PlayStation®5/Steam® / XBOX on PC (※) The "α Demo" is now available. Players can join forces with Liu Bei's army in the open map of "Changban," engaging in fierce battles against Cao Cao's relentless troops and demons roaming the battlefield. This demo also supports online multiplayer for up to 3 players.
Furthermore, anyone who completes the demo will receive the equipment item "Young Phoenix Helm," usable in the full version. Please take this opportunity to experience it firsthand.
To coincide with the demo release, a "Character Creation Contest" is being held. Players can submit their custom protagonist designs via the event website. Winning entries will be implemented as appearance templates in the full version, and the winners' names will be credited in the staff roll. We sincerely invite all players to participate.
※ Includes sales of digital and physical versions, as well as player counts from game subscription services ※ The α Demo is not available on the Nintendo Switch™ 2 platform
■ Introduction to Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember
War clouds obscure the sun as the phoenix dances in the sky
<The Story of 'Wo Long 2'>
In the year 208 AD, during the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
The protagonist and his close friend Pang Tong's village was brutally trampled by Cao Cao's army.
Cao Cao's army invades Jing Province, reigniting the flames of war, while demons run rampant amidst the chaos.
The protagonist assists Liu Bei in resisting Cao Cao's army, breaking through the encirclement at Changban and gaining aid from Jiangdong.
To defeat Cao Cao, who covets Red Cliffs, Pang Tang joins hands with the strategists of the Sun and Liu armies to devise a plan.
With the decisive battle at hand, the two young phoenixes, armed with wisdom and courage, are about to soar into the sky__
■ Dominate the chaotic Three Kingdoms era with swift and fierce Chinese martial arts
Experience upgraded fast-paced combat that seamlessly blends offense and defense, using "Deflect" to neutralize enemy attacks in the nick of time and wielding various weapons with sword and spear techniques. Enhanced by "Focus," various moves allow you to dodge enemy strikes and launch fierce counterattacks using the terrain, or break out of desperate situations where you are outnumbered. Life-and-death struggles against powerful enemies become even more thrilling and captivating.
■ Venture into a dynamic open map and freely conquer the battlefields of the Three Kingdoms
Iconic battles from the Three Kingdoms, such as the "Battle of Changban" and the "Battle of Red Cliffs," are transformed into vast open maps. From fortresses perched on mountain peaks to camps hidden in deep valleys, conquering these three-dimensional battlefields across diverse terrains depends entirely on your strategy. Challenge powerful enemies to boost morale or recruit surrendered generals to disrupt enemy formations. Plan your moves, adapt to circumstances, turn the tide of battle, and carve a path of blood through desperate situations.
■ A gathering of heroes and rampant demons weave a dark fantasy epic of the Three Kingdoms era
The protagonist is a highly skilled martial artist with a heart for helping the weak. After his hometown was ravaged by Cao Cao's army, he vowed revenge and took up his sword. His burning fury fuels his resolve to slay his enemy, Cao Cao, as he throws himself into the chaotic battlefield. In this world, "demons" drawn from Chinese classical legends run rampant. Thus begins a new epic blending the turmoil of the Three Kingdoms with dark fantasy.
■ Characters
<Protagonist>
A young man residing in the secluded village of "Qiyin Mountain" in Jing Province. He carries a "Phoenix Jade" imbued with the power of the mythical Phoenix. Naturally gifted in martial arts and possessing a chivalrous heart dedicated to helping the weak, he trains diligently alongside his close friend Pang Tong. However, their village is suddenly attacked by Cao Cao's army.
<Pang Tong>
A scholar residing in the secluded village of "Qiyin Mountain" in Jing Province. He carries a "Phoenix Jade" imbued with the power of the mythical Phoenix. Although well-versed in military strategy and highly intelligent, he has no desire for officialdom, preferring a life of farming and studying in his hometown. However, his talent is already known to some discerning individuals, earning him the nickname "Young Phoenix" and high expectations.
<Yueying>
Niece of Lady Cai, wife of Liu Biao, Governor of Jing Province. Well-versed in poetry and literature, she also practices martial arts. To ensure the tragedy of Jing Province is remembered by future generations, she travels with refugees fleeing Cao Cao's army, encountering the protagonist and Pang Tong along the way.
<Cao Pi>
Cao Cao's eldest son. Cruel and ruthless by nature, he underwent strict training from a young age, expected to inherit his father's hegemony.
Accompanying his father on southern campaigns, he seeks to prove himself worthy of great responsibility by launching a surprise attack on the secluded village of "Qiyin Mountain" in Jing Province.
