Console Archives: Nobunaga's Ambition (2026)

Developer

Koei

Publisher

HAMSTER

Platforms

Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5

Genres

Simulator

Where to get it

Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A deliberately paced historical strategy sim that rewards careful planning and resource management as you work toward unifying Japan.

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About

An undying masterpiece—the ultimate long-running legend! "Nobunaga's Ambition" was released by Koei in 1988 for an 8-bit home console. In this historical simulation game, you become a Sengoku daimyo with the ultimate goal of unifying all of Japan. As the tides of war shift from moment to moment, you must determine how to enrich your domain, strengthen your military, and conquer rival nations. Use every ounce of your ingenuity to bring an end to the turbulent Sengoku period!

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