Samurai Warriors 5 details Citadel Mode, Vault, and My Castle
Collect resources to upgrade the buildings in My Castle.
Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force have released new information and screenshots for Samurai Warriors 5 introducing the game’s Citadel Mode, Vault, and My Castle.
Get the details below.
■ Modes
Citadel Mode
By playing this sub-mode, Citadel Mode, you can collect resources which can be used to upgrade the various buildings in the My Castle menu. The battles in Citadel Mode consist of the player protecting their base and either defending against oncoming enemies or defeating them. Many missions will appear throughout the battle and by completing them you will be scored based on the time it takes to finish the battle.
In Citadel Mode, troops are utilized instead of items. The different troops you summon will unleash a strong attack and then remain in that location and defend against the invading enemies.
As characters take part in a battle together, their Friendship Level will increase. If their Friendship Levels is maxed out, you can view special scenes not featured in the Musou Mode in the Hermit’s Retreat.
Vault
The Vault allows players to check their play log and completed missions, as well as view event scenes, listen to BGM songs and learn more about the history of the Samurai Warriors in the Biographies section.
■ Buildings and Upgrades
My Castle
My Castle is a menu that acts as the starting point to progress your game. You can utilize building such as the Dojo and Blacksmith and strengthen your Samurai Warriors and their weapons, as well as purchase items at the Shop.
Dojo
At the Dojo, you can strengthen your Samurai Warriors and change their equipment. Each playable character has a skill board designed around their family crest. There are several types of skills such as ones that upgrade your abilities and others that make it easier to acquire important items. Players will need to consider which skills they want to acquire as they progress through the game.
Each character has a level of Weapon Mastery in regards to each weapon. By increasing their Weapon Mastery, they can utilize even stronger weapons, as well as gain access to new Ultimate Skills and improve their properties. By spending Stock Weapon Mastery at the Dojo you can increase your character’s Weapon Mastery.
Blacksmith
The Blacksmith is a building where weapons can be upgraded. Upgrade weapons by spending Skill Gems and gold. It’s vital to consider the special qualities of your weapon and set your skills accordingly.
Shop
The Shop is a building where items can be bought and sold. Items that can be used during battle, weapons, and Skill Gems can be purchased at the Shop.
Stables
The Stables are a building where horses can be managed and upgraded. A horse can be upgraded by receiving experience and skills as they are taught by other horses in the Stable.
Upgrade Buildings
Each building can be upgraded by spending resources and gold. By upgrading a building, the functions for each building become improved, allowing for even higher quality items to be purchased.
Samurai Warriors 5 is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch on June 24 in Japan, followed by PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch in the west and PC via Steam worldwide on July 27.
