Update: A few details added below.
Original: Koei Tecmo opened a teaser site last week, hinting at some sort of announcement. This week’s issue of Famitsu pretty much confirms that the project in question is Winning Post 9 – the latest entry in the horse simulation series.
Details are still leaking out of the magazine at present. We’ll update this post when more information comes in.
– Racing scenes have dramatically evolved
– The bonding element between jockey and horse has turned into commands
– “World Suitability” is a new element that displays breed suitability in Japan, America, and Europe
– In Rival Showdowns where enemies are also backed by strategies, the racehorses’ fighting spirits will fluctuate depending on the outcome
– “Rival Showdowns” are showdowns such as Mejiro McQueen vs. Tokai Teio that show the scenes and rival trends of the battle, and include new elements like fighting spirit
– Rivals are not limited to horses. Unique characters will also appear
– Horse owners, animal trainers, and jockeys will all appear as part of the rival camp
– Use bond commands to secure your victory
