Roguelite strategy deckbuilder auto-battler Sangokushi BOND launches this summer

By former SEGA producer Yasuhiro Nishiyama.

Roguelite strategy deckbuilder auto-battler Sangokushi BOND, produced by former SEGA producer Yasuhiro Nishiyama, will launch for PC via Steam this summer for $7.99 / 800 yen, developer Get Wrapped Up announced. It will support English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options, as well as two-player online multiplayer.

Sangokushi BOND will be playable at BitSummit PUNCH, which will run from May 22 to 24 at Miyako Messe in Kyoto, Japan. A Steam playtest will also run from May 22 at 18:00 JST to May 26 at 18:00 JST.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About
Master the chaos. Execute the perfect strategy. Outsmart them all. From the legendary Japanese creator Yasuhiro Nishiyama (former SEGA producer of Sangokushi Taisen and maimai). Recruit generals from an ever-changing roster to forge unbreakable bonds (BOND).
Forget the “Meta“: Roguelite “Full Draft” System

Roguelite Recruitment – Every match in Sangokushi BOND begins with a fresh set of possibilities. Navigate a boardgame-style map to recruit your generals and build a unique army from the hand you are dealt.
Dynamic Teambuilding – Players must adapt to randomized pools while managing costs, the only guaranteed path to victory is your strategy. No two battles play out the same, discover powerful formations and outsmart your opponent with a plan that only works in that moment!
Strategic Cost Management – Carry over resources for future rounds.
Risk for Reward – Pick weaker units early to build late-game power.
Unique Tactical Synergies – Build “miracle formations” that only work in the moment.
No fixed strategies, no “Meta” sites. Every match sparks a completely new strategy.
Ultimate Mind Games: Find the “Perfect Placement“
Victory is decided before the clash begins. Study your opponent’s formation in advance and place your generals on the grid-based battlefield to counter their strategy. Success depends on reading unit counters, skill ranges, and potential for ambushes.
Three pillars unit counters:
Cavalry → Strong against Archers
Archers → Strong against Spears
Spears → Strong against Cavalry
“Hide Cavalry behind Spears for a surprise charge. ”
“Use high-INT generals to reveal hidden ambushes. ”
The pre-battle placement is the ultimate highlight of the experience.
Once deployment ends, the fight plays out entirely on the accuracy of your strategy and positioning – ultimately your decisions as battlefield commander.
Build Your Dream Team: The “Ultimate BOND” Experience
Over 100 all-new, originally illustrated generals. Cross-faction combos trigger powerful “BOND” synergies.
Combine your deck’s strategy with powerful Tactical Decrees to unleash unpredictable combos and experience the pure exhilaration of overturning the entire board.
10-Minute Deep Strategy: Intense Battles, Two Ways to Play
Synchronous Battles – The high-stakes tension of real-time mind games.
Asynchronous Battles – Challenge elite formations from across the nation at your own pace.
Skip the grind and hours of endless gameplay. Make your strategic decisions based on the hand you are dealt, and command your army in intense 10-minute “think first” tactical battles. Designed for a busy lifestyle.
Fair and Logical Balance: Every Loss is a Lesson
Zero “RNG” Frustration – There are no unfair, luck-based elements. Every win or loss has a clear reason behind it.
Intellectual Growth – The more you play, the more your tactics evolve—delivering a deep sense of strategic evolution.
Outsmart rivals across the globe with nothing but your wits!
Global Matching – Compete with players across Japan, Asia, and the West.
The throne is yours to take!
Authentic Tactical Battles, Presented by a Legendary Producer.
Produced by Yasuhiro Nishiyama (Nishi-P), the former SEGA producer behind massive hits such as Sangokushi Taisen and maimai.
Where arcade passion meets strategic depth. A new Three Kingdoms experience, forged on the front lines of arcade gaming.