Koei Tecmo America, TYPE-MOON, and Aniplex have announced that the Omega Force-developed action RPG Fate/Samurai Remnant will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on September 29, 2023.
This game will depict a Grail War held in the Keian Era, Edo Period Japan, where participants comprising seven pairs of Masters and summoned Servants of figures from historical and mythological importance. A “Waxing Moon Ritual” is also being held in the city’s underbelly. Protagonist Miyamoto Iori, residing in Asaka, fights in this Grail War with his Servant Saber to achieve the “Waxing Moon Vessel.”
Miyamoto utilizes the Niten Ichiryu style of swordsmanship. In battle, players can direct Servants to perform certain maneuvers or take control of them directly. Further, players can explore Edo, made up of row houses, samurai residences, and brothels where NPC and animal interaction are possible. Further, there are unspecified challenges players can anticipate.
A playable demo build of the game will be held at Anime Expo 2023 between July 1 and July 4, 2023, in the Los Angeles Convention Center at Aniplex of America’s booth in the entertainment hall.
You can view official screenshots, character renders, and key art for Fate/Samurai Remnant via our galleries below:
Dorothea Coyett, voiced by Aya Hirano – “You still don’t understand what we mages aspire to, I see.”
A young woman from another country who came to Japan aboard a galleon. She is the daughter of a Swedish nobleman, Fredrik Coyett, and is a mage who belongs to the Clock Tower, the prestigious scholarly institution on magecraft.
Crimson Codex, voiced by Cha Furin – “The bonds you make are to be cherished. …Including the one with me!”
A Western spell book and an heirloom of Miyamoto Musashi. He has a will of his own, floats in the air, and speaks like human. He is Iori’s magecraft teacher and self-proclaimed substitute for Musashi after his death.
Chiemon, voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto – “I will take everything, burn everything! All of it, with my own two hands…!”
A mysterious man with many layers of cloth wrapped around his face. He is a survivor of the great rebellion that once took place in Shimabara, Amakusa, that shook the peaceful era. He appears in Edo alone, with nothing in his possession.
Caster’s Master
Berserker, voiced by Ayane Sakura – “Which Edo is this? My Spirit Origin this time isn’t the one I’m used to, but I do still have my swords!”
A Servant of the Berserker class. Her True Name is Miyamoto Musashi. She is an unrivaled swordswoman and the founder of the Niten Ichiryu style of swordsmanship. Though she shares the same identity as Miyamoto Iori’s teacher, her appearance seems to be slightly, or perhaps quite, different from that of the person Iori knew.
Zheng Chenggong, voiced by Tomoaki Maeno – “The cruel who lack compassion are not human. I do not want the innocent to die.”
A dashing and vivacious warrior with a heroic appearance. He is a general, also known as “Koxinga,” who is highly respected by the Longwu Emperor of the Southern Ming Dynasty. He is the son of a Ming merchant and a Japanese mother.
Yui Shousetsu, voiced by Mutsumi Tamura – “Killing an aspirant who is unaware that they are a Master runs counter to my code.”
An ardent fighter and a military scholar admired by many ronin. Shousetsu runs a military academy in Edo and decides to serve the shogunate before the Waxing Moon Ritual, though not without some reservations.
Takao Dayu, voiced by Ami Koshimizu – “Yoshiwara women are strong. We don’t lose heart when someone disappears or dies.”
A courtesan at Miura-ya, a brothel in Yoshiwara. She is said to be one of the most beautiful women in Edo and attracts many men including feudal lords. “Dayu” is the highest rank of courtesan, and she is one of the three most popular Dayu.
Saber, voiced by Hibiku Yamamura – “You’re weak. Have you no abilities besides the sword?”
A Servant of the Saber class who is dressed in an old-fashioned style and wields a wavy sword. Saber suddenly appeared in front of Iori and saved him from a crisis. Claiming that Iori is weak, this proud Heroic Spirit intends to fight the Waxing Moon Ritual alone. Saber seems to be interested in the peaceful streets of Edo.
Rider, unstated VA – “With all due respect, killing them in their ignorance would be a mercy.”
A Servant of the Rider class. Clad in black armor, this fearsome warrior wields an elongated sword without hesitation, ruthlessly slaughtering any enemies.
Ogasawara Kaya, voiced by Misaki Kuno – “There’s a battle going on! Which means I’m gonna help!”
Miyamoto Iori’s foster sister. After the death of her foster father, Miyamoto Musashi, she was adopted by the Ogasawara family. She is worried about her brother who tends to be reckless, and she goes to Asakusa frequently to take care of him.
Miyamoto Iori, voiced by Kengo Kawanishi – “A lot of people in Edo could die. It is evil and must not be allowed. ”
Adopted son and disciple of the great swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. He is a ronin living in Asakusa, Edo, who studied the Niten Ichiryu style of swordsmanship, but Musashi passed away before he could teach him the secrets of the art. Still seeking to master the Way of the sword, he spends his days training while making ends meet.
Lancer, voiced by Maaya Sakamoto – “…Ashes to ashes and dust to dust. All things───shall be consumed by the flames.”
A Servant of the Lancer class. She wields two spears and black flames, making dark flowers bloom on the battlefield. There seems to be a reason for her constant gloomy appearance…
Moreover, the game’s Treasure Box Edition is available for pre-order from NIS America for $114.99, comprised of the following:
Fate/Samurai Remnant Material (Design Works + Short Story)
Original Soundtrack CD
Official Short Story Translation Booklet
B2-Sized Cloth Poster
Command Spell Stickers
Treasure Box Collector’s Box
Treasure Box Bonus Costume DLC Code (Set of 2 Costumes)
A digital pre-order bonus is the Phantasmal Dress outfit for Miyamoto Musashi. The Digital Deluxe Edition contains the digital art book, a digital soundtrack, and a Season Pass containing the first three DLCs. Further, Season Pass Bonuses are a Hallowed Relic and Sword Mountings.
You can view the first trailer for Fate/Samurai Remnant below:
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