From legendary video game producer Kou Shibusawa comes what KOEI promises to be his next historical simulation masterpiece. KOEI today announced that ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XI (RTK XI), will ship to North American retailers on February 6, 2007, exclusively for the PlayStation 2. In the new game is based on the 120 chapter novel that recounts the near collapse of China at the end of the Han Dynasty and the fateful events that followed during the 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D. RTK XI features an evocative of classical Chinese ink-paintings.

Players will need to be adept at both the military and political arts in order to bring China under one rule. Domestic affairs, diplomacy and warfare are all conducted on a single vast 3D relief map, bringing to life the epic scale of the adventure that lies before them.

As the ruler of a kingdom, each player will have complete control over their territories. More than 40 base commands give players the power to govern cities, manage their personnel, practice diplomacy, and much more. Complete freedom to develop markets, shipyards, outposts, forts and military units expand on the benchmarks established by previous editions of the series. Finally, players will watch the era come to life through the unique individual personalities of the more than 780 officers and supporting characters that they will meet and interact with while engaged in one of RTK XI’s ten scenarios.

Produced by Kou Shibusawa and developed by KOEI, ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XI is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older- Alcohol Reference, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Violence) by the ESRB, with play for 1-8 players.