SCENARIO
7 scenarios and a variety of cutscenes
There are a total of seven scenarios, including the Yellow Turban Rebellion (February 184), the chaotic war that signaled the opening of the times, and Chu Shi Biao (February 227), the beginning of Zhuge Liang’s northern campaign. Players will be immersed in the game in these events that weave through the Three Kingdoms story.
Strategically select from the wealth of colourful and appealing forces and warlords for each period, and aim to unite China.
Strategically select from the wealth of colourful and appealing forces and warlords for each period, and aim to unite China.
Feb. 184Yellow Turban Rebellion
Final years of later Han. People grow restless, seeking to break free from the corruption and chaos of the Han Dynasty. Zhang Jiao, the founder of the Way of Peace, spearheads an uprising that soon spreads through the nation like a wave of flame. Thus begins the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
Jan. 190Anti Dong Zhuo Coalition
The aftermath of the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the clash of He Jin and the Ten Eunuchs leaves the Emperor without protection. Not one to miss such a chance, Dong Zhuo seizes the power. Shortly after, powerful warriors begin to gather, with the goal to unseat the unwelcome tyrant.
Jun. 194Warlords
The tyrant Dong Zhuo is slain by Lu Bu. Once again, struggles for power burn through the land. In Hebei, Yuan Shao corners Gongsun Zan. In Zhongyuan, Lu Bu closes in on Cao Cao, who has invaded Xu. In Jiangdong, Sun Ce steadily grows in strength.
Jan. 200The Battle of Guandu
One by one, the powers consume each other, leaving only the strongest two to face against each other: Yuan Shao who now holds Hebei, and Cao Cao who has Zhongyuan and Emperor Xian.
Sep. 207The Three Visits
Defeating Yuan Chao, Cao Cao takes Heibei and aims for Jiangnan. Liu Biao of Jing sends Liu Bei to Xinye, to stand against Cao Cao's invasion. At the same time, in Jiangdong, Sun Quan steadily solidifies his power base.
Jul. 217Assault on Hanzhong
Cao Cao's dreams of supremacy are crushed at Red Cliffs by the combined forces of Liu Bei and Sun Quan. Following Liu Bei's occupation of Shu, the land is divided between the three powers: Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan. On a wave of success, Liu Bei invades Hanzhong.
Feb. 227Chu Shi Biao
Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and the Han are no more. The land is now divided by the borders of Wei, Wu, and Shu. When Wei Emperor Cao Pi suddenly passes, Zhuge Liang of Shu decides to use this as an opportunity to advance north to conquer Wei.
Jul. 199Gongsun Zan: the Hero of Hebei
Gongsun Zan, who won the battle of Yijing, conquers Hebei and confronts Cao Cao and Liu Bei, who defeated Lu Bu in Xuzhou. On the other hand, Yuan Shao escaped to his hometown, Runan, and joined Yuan Shu in his efforts to revive the Yuan clan.
Jan. 251Conflict among Clans
Among the numerous clans such as Zhang, Sun, Wang, Liu, Cao, and Li, if warlords of the same family name join together, which clan would be the winner? Family names have great meaning in the history of China, and it's time to determine the "most powerful clan of the Three Kingdoms."
Aug. 188A Yellow Sky
The Han Dynasty was destroyed due to the fall of Luoyang by the Yellow Turban Army. During the reign of Zhang Jiao, Cao Cao, Sun Quan and Yuan Shao were impressed with his attitude, so they decided to join to Yellow Turban Army. However, Zhang Jiao has been bedridden for many days, and dark clouds are beginning to appear over the Yellow Turban Army.
Jun. 202Hebei Conflict
The balance of powers shifts in Cao Cao's favor after his victory at Guandu. Yuan Shao makes another unsuccessfully attempt against him, but soon succumbs to an illness. While Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang fight for the right of succession, Cao Cao seizes the opportunity to invade Ji.
Aug. 215The Battle of Hefei
Liu Bei enters Shu, which angers Sun Quan, who demands the return of Jing. While ignoring him at first, Liu Bei has to acquiesce when he learns of Cao Cao's invasion of Hanzhong. At the same time, Sun Quan moves his great force on Hefei.
Mar. 198The Lu Bu Campaign
Lu Bu's invasion of Zhongyuan heats up the never-ending power struggles. When Yuan Shu proclaims himself an emperor and Lu Bu choses to side with him, Cao Cao turns to join forces with Liu Bei to stand against them.
Nov. 199The Han's Loyal Retainers
In attempts to rescue Emperor Xian from Cao Cao, Dong Cheng, along with Ma Teng and Liu Bei, try to escape Xuchang with Emperor Xian. However, during the rescue mission, Ma Teng and Liu Bei are killed. Ma Chao takes lead of Ma Teng's army, but is betrayed by Han Sui. And although Liu Bei's army accompanies Emperor Xian, Zhang Fei's location is yet unknown.
Jul. 211Battle of Tong Gate
After the Battle of Chibi, Liu Bei focuses on suppressing Southern Jing province, while Sun Quan's plans are interrupted by Zhou Yu's death. At the same time, Cao Cao begins his move south by assassinating Ma Teng, with which he provokes enraged Ma Chao to raise troops in search of vengeance.
Mar. 209The Split of the Cao Family
Cao Cao suddenly dies during the epic Battle of Chibi, and Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, Cao Zhi and Cao Xiong begin battling to become his successor.The governors see this as an opportunity to expand their forces in various areas and once again the land is thrown into chaos. What does the death of the hero of chaos bring forward?
Jul. 221Battle of Yiling
With Guan Yu's death, Jing returns to Sun Quan, while Cao Pi brings an end to the Han dynasty. In his grief, Liu Bei establishes the kingdom of Shu Han and makes a decision to invade Wu to avenge Guan Yu.
Jan. 249The Start of Change
After Zhuge Liang's death, Shu is left on the shoulders of Jiang Wan and others, while Sun Quan's losses are begging to take their toll on Wu. In Wei Cao Rui defeats Gongsun Yuan and annexes Liadong, only to die shortly after, and a discord stirs between Sima Yi and Cao Shuang, the guardians of the new Wei emperor, Cao Fang.