Samurai Warriors 4 Empires Debut Features Revealed

Koei Tecmo today released new videos and information detailing the character substitution and castle customization features in the upcoming strategy title Samurai Warriors 4 Empires. Slated for release on March 15th, the game will be available in stores for the PlayStation 4, and digitally for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.

Character Substitution is one of the new features to debut in Samurai Warriors 4 Empires. Players will be able to fully create and customize their playable character’s appearance, political proclivities, and move sets, as well as personalized family crests, Musou kanji, and portraits. Player-created characters will be fully immersed in the drama of the era, taking part in the lives of historical figures (either as friends or foes). Players will also be able to swap a historical character with a custom character in unlocked cutscenes, allowing for a more customized experience.

To add to the level of customization in Samurai Warriors 4 Empires, developer Omega Force has implemented a brand new Castle Customization feature, allowing players to build a Castle to their specifications as well as decorate it with unlockable decorative wallpapers, or with banners that can be collected by completing missions. These banners often offer extra bonuses, such as increased income, supplies, commerce, and fame.