October 15^th, 2004 (12:50pm) - Koei today announced that Kessen III will ship to retailers in the First Quarter of 2005. Kessen III is a Kou Shibusawa production exclusive to the PlayStation 2.

"The Kessen series’ rise to prominence coincided with the launch of the PlayStation 2, and with its sequel the games quickly established themselves into a franchise that would have a place of distinction in video game history. A long-awaited sequel, Kessen III signals the rebirth of the series and will feature evolutionary changes in gameplay," said Amos Ip, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Koei Corporation. "In many respects, Kessen III represents a culmination of the company’s core philosophies and expertise in crafting the finest battlefield simulation games."