{"rewrite":{"id":"r_f15ec1e3b11cd66858da739f","clusterId":"c_825a1a655902cd77cc8491c8","slug":"sangokushi-bond-early-access-version-launches-july-14","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Sangokushi BOND Early Access Launches July 14","summary":"Gerappa will release the early access version of the deck-building roguelite army battle game Sangokushi BOND on Steam on July 14, priced at 800 yen as a one-time purchase. The game is developed by Gerappa, a joint venture between Sugorocks and GENDA, with representative director Yasuhiro Nishiyama, creator of the Sangokushi Taisen series. Players take on the role of Three Kingdoms strategists, recruit generals via a full draft system within a cost limit, and engage in automated siege battles on a grid board. The early access version includes three modes: Board Performance, a command exercise with public clear rates; Gunshi Chronicle, asynchronous PvP against other players' past data; and Rival Match, real-time friend battles via code. A fourth mode, Tenmei Sen (weekend-limited real-time PvP), will be added later. The demo, called Board Performance Demo, has been extended to June 30 and now includes two new quests for a total of 16 stages. Three strategists are available in the demo: Zhuge Liang, Guo Jia, and Da Qiao. The game features over 100 generals with newly drawn illustrations, with more planned via updates.","whyItMatters":"The 800 yen one-time purchase price and focus on asynchronous PvP distinguish Sangokushi BOND from the arcade-style pay-per-play model of Nishiyama's earlier Sangokushi Taisen, testing whether a budget roguelite approach can sustain a competitive Three Kingdoms audience.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eNishiyama, who also serves as representative director of Gerappa, previously produced the arcade title Sangokushi Taisen at Sega. The new game uses a one-time purchase model instead of the arcade pay-per-play system.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerappa was established in May 2025 as a joint venture between Sugorocks and GENDA, the company behind the GiGO amusement facility chain.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a statement, Nishiyama said the early access release \u0026#34;is not a goal as a \u0026#39;completed form,\u0026#39; but a new starting line to create the game together with the players.\u0026#34; He added that the team will \u0026#34;sincerely listen\u0026#34; to feedback and continue updates.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game\u0026#39;s four modes are:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard Performance (Banjo Enbu) - a command exercise with public clear rates for all stages.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGunshi Chronicle (Gunshi Senki) - asynchronous PvP against other players\u0026#39; past data.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRival Match (Sen\u0026#39;yu Taisen) - real-time friend battles via a code.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenmei Sen - weekend-limited real-time PvP, to be added after launch.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach playthrough has three turns: opening, midgame, and endgame. Players recruit generals by moving across a board-game-like map with six spaces, each showing hints about faction (Wei, Wu, Shu) or troop type. Battles are fully automated, with general placement on a grid board determining outcomes. An auto-placement function is available for beginners.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe player\u0026#39;s strategist has skills called \u0026#34;stratagems\u0026#34; that can have significant effects in specific situations.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Sangokushi BOND, a deck-building roguelite from the creator of Sangokushi Taisen, hits Steam Early Access on July 14 for 800 yen. Asynchronous PvP and friend matches are in at launch; weekend real-time PvP comes later.","twitterPost":"The demo for Sangokushi BOND now has 16 stages and runs until June 30. The full early access on July 14 adds three modes including asynchronous rank battles against other players' past data.","threadsPost":"Sangokushi BOND enters Steam Early Access at 800 yen, a price point that undercuts most deck-building roguelites. Gerappa appears to be using a low barrier to entry to seed a player base before the full release, rather than maximizing early revenue.","newsletterBlurb":"Gerappa's Sangokushi BOND, a deck-building roguelite from Sangokushi Taisen creator Yasuhiro Nishiyama, enters Steam Early Access on July 14 for 800 yen. The demo has been extended to June 30 with new quests. Three modes launch with early access, including asynchronous PvP and friend matches.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GAME Watch\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2119132.html\",\"title\":\"Early Access Version of \\\"Sangokushi BOND\\\" to Launch on July 14\"},{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260623-451211/\",\"title\":\"Deck-Building Roguelite x Auto-Battle 'Sangokushi BOND' to Launch Early Access on July 14\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/06/23/168321.html\",\"title\":\"Deck-building PvP roguelite 'Sangokushi BOND' Early Access Begins July 14\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":10462,"outputTokens":1407,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782186269,"createdAt":"2026-06-23T03:36:33.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-23T03:40:24.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-23T03:40:24.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_825a1a655902cd77cc8491c8","canonicalTitle":"「三国志 BOND」のアーリーアクセス版が7月14日に配信開始","representativeArticleId":"a_d653f65ee9f18af4cd772610","sourceCount":4,"writtenSourceCount":3,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"三国志 BOND\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"written","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-23T03:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-23T05:00:32.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-23T05:08:52.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/008/G100845/20260623017/","title":"デッキ構築型ローグライト軍勢バトル「三国志BOND」，7月14日にSteamで早期アクセスを開始"},{"source":"GAME Watch (Impress)","url":"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2119132.html","title":"「三国志 BOND」のアーリーアクセス版が7月14日に配信開始"},{"source":"Automaton","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260623-451211/","title":"デッキ構築ローグライト×オートバトル『三国志BOND』7月14日に早期アクセス配信へ。『三国志大戦』生みの親による、「800円買い切り」武将集め戦略バトル"},{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/06/23/168321.html","title":"デッキ構築型PvPローグライト『三国志BOND』7月14日早期アクセス開始―『三国志大戦』シリーズ生みの親手掛ける短期決着の頭脳戦"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["三国志 BOND"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Gerappa will release the early access version of Sangokushi BOND on Steam on July 14, priced at 800 yen as a one-time purchase.","The early access version includes three modes: Board Performance, Gunshi Chronicle, and Rival Match, with a fourth mode, Tenmei Sen, to be added later.","The demo, called Board Performance Demo, has been extended to June 30 and now includes 16 stages with three strategists: Zhuge Liang, Guo Jia, and Da Qiao.","The game features over 100 generals with newly drawn illustrations, with more planned via updates.","Gerappa is a joint venture between Sugorocks and GENDA, with representative director Yasuhiro Nishiyama, creator of the Sangokushi Taisen series."]}