Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack announced for Nintendo Switch

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch

Koei Tecmo has announced Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack for Nintendo Switch. This paid DLC is set to launch on January 29, 2026, alongside a new Japanese physical edition.

This new content houses a couple of major additions including a new Chinese audio language option, the ability to change your ruler, and a new scenario.

You can read the full rundown and more information on the upcoming expansion below.

Feature expansions/adjustments
- Added Chinese to Audio Language options.
- Added the “Shuffle” feature.
- Added the “Change Ruler” feature.
- Added the scenario “Xuande’s Zifang.”
Bug fixes
- Fixed other minor bugs.

A boundless Three Kingdoms experience.
To celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary, we have improved the quality of and added new content to the “Play as All Officers” feature of ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE, which allows you to play as any officer in the world of the Three Kingdoms. Enjoy the game to the fullest with new elements like Turning Points and Gems, new events, and a new Chinese voice option.
Turmoil and tension abound in the new Turning Point system.
Experience new gameplay through various Turning Points, each with their own far-reaching effects. You will need to predict which Turning Points are likely to occur and employ appropriate strategies to work alongside or counter them.
Gems based on status and reputation result in a variety of play styles.
Enable a range of possible actions through different Gem types based on your current status. You will have to consider each Gem’s effects to decide which to unlock and use for your officer’s development.
New features and data make it easier to customize your play experience.
We have added the highly requested Chinese voice option and made all cutscenes fully voiced. We have also enhanced the data for Traits, historical events, and Official Titles, and have implemented in-game editing and Registered Specialties features.

There will also be a new Japanese physical edition of the game titled the “Power-up kit” including orbs and additional scenarios, with an option to be bundled with a limited edition Treasure Box. The Treasure Box is to include a 500-piece mosaic art jigsaw puzzle, two A4 clear files featuring illustrations of military commanders and mosaic art, 29 songs from Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 soundtrack on CD, and bonus DLC titled “Age of Division.” Keep in mind that the Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack is not included in either the physical version or treasure box bundle of the game seen above.

We also have a trailer for the upcoming Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake: Destiny and Strategy expansion pack. You can check that out below:

Expansion Pack Announcement Trailer

Thanks to Gematsu and Koei Tecmo for today’s news. The Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake is digitally available for the Nintendo Switch, and you can see more news for the platform here.