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

Koei Tecmo's latest Three Kingdoms title, Three Kingdoms Heroes, blends chess and shogi mechanics into a mobile battler featuring iconic Three Kingdoms characters and their unique abilities. The game's captivating art style and epic storytelling will resonate with series veterans, while its accessible gameplay makes it an ideal entry point for newcomers.

The game's standout feature, however, is the GARYU AI system. Developed by HEROZ, creators of the world-champion shogi AI dlshogi, GARYU promises a challenging and adaptive opponent unlike any seen before. Its pedigree – dominating the World Shogi Championships for two years – speaks volumes about its potential to provide a truly engaging and strategic experience.

While comparisons to Deep Blue and similar AI controversies are inevitable, the prospect of facing a lifelike, adaptable AI in a game steeped in the strategic maneuvering of the Three Kingdoms period is undeniably compelling. Three Kingdoms Heroes launches January 25th.