Sangokushi BOND, From Sangokushi Taisen Creator, Sets Summer 2026 Steam Release
Nishiyama's return to the Three Kingdoms setting with a no-action, no-gacha design signals a deliberate counter to modern monetization trends in strategy games.
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Gerappa Inc. announced that Sangokushi BOND, a deck-building roguelite army battle from Sangokushi Taisen creator Yasuhiro Nishiyama, will launch on Steam in summer 2026. The buy-to-play title costs 800 yen and removes action controls and pay-to-win elements for a 10-minute match. A Steam PlayTest runs May 22-26.
Gerappa Inc. announced that Sangokushi BOND, a deck-building roguelite army battle created by Sangokushi Taisen designer Yasuhiro Nishiyama, will release on Steam in summer 2026. The game is priced at 800 yen as a buy-to-play title. It removes all action controls, reflexes, and pay-to-win mechanics, aiming for what the developer calls a pure brain battle. Each match lasts about 10 minutes, with no long-term commitment or leveling. Players recruit randomly presented generals alongside a strategist, build formations, and read opponent strategies. Over 100 generals are planned, with synergies called BOND activating powerful effects. Two modes are included: synchronous battle for real-time play and asynchronous battle for challenging other players' lineups at one's own pace. A playable demo is being shown at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto from May 22 to 24, and a Steam PlayTest runs from May 22 to May 26.
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