2021 wasn't exactly the busiest year for Koei Tecmo. The Japanese publisher saw relatively few releases for 2021, highlighted by a remaster of 2014's Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water, which came just in time for the Halloween season, and a double-whammy in February with Omega Force's Persona 5 Strikers and Team Ninja's Nioh 2: Complete Edition both making their debuts. Although Koei's presence by way of its several big-name franchises was sorely missed last year, it appears that Koei already has plans to outdo itself and "unleash its full power" this year.
What should fans expect from Koei in 2022?
After sticking with re-packaged bundles and worldwide releases for 2021, Koei is planning to make a bigger and more lasting splash in 2022.
According to a 4gamer interview with various Koei Tecmo staff members alongside general manager Yosuke Hayashi, the publisher intends to showcase more of its biggest games in the coming months. Fumihiko Yasuda, Team Ninja's brand director, teased an action game set in the tumultuous Three Kingdoms period in China. Meanwhile, Fatal Frame producer Yosuke Kikushi talked about taking up a new challenge but did not disclose more details about its next project.