Publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer Game Source Studio are bringing Mahokenshi, an exciting deck-building game, to the digital table. Your choices will define the kind of Mahokenshi you become. Take the first steps as a mighty samurai mage, wielding both blade and magic, at Gamescom 2022.
Get to know more about the four samurai houses of the Celestial Island in our new trailer. Take on the role of Ayaka, Kaito, Sota, or Misaki and free the floating islands from corruption at release in January 2023!
Meet us at Gamescom 2022! Have a one-on-one talk with the developers and discover the game by playing it at our booth A024 in Hall 4.1. We will be pleased to show you everything you need to know about it and have a great time together.
Explore the Celestial Islands
Travel a vast array of vibrant and beautifully designed 3D maps. Let yourself be involved in a magic Japanese atmosphere, where the Mahokenshis are the only hope. You will face many threats through your journey, but, isn’t it all about the honor? You bet it is. Find remote locations, uncover treasures, and leverage the strengths of your samurai house to create powerful combos.
Meet the different people of the Celestial Islands, save villages, discover shrines and defeat deadly demons. See your battles brought to life with fully animated characters. Perform magical maneuvers, fiery attacks, strong defensive moves, and swift counterattacks on your way to restoring peace to the world.
Build your deck and battle challenging demons
Protect the land from the forces of corruption. Hone your skills and build your deck wisely. There are over 200 cards aesthetically illustrated to discover and countless playstyles to be perfected.
Pick your house
4 houses, 4 different playstyles. With each of them, you will be able to have different abilities and strengths to choose from. Where will you start your journey?
Will you hail from the sturdy House of Sapphire? The cunning House of Topaz? The fierce House of Ruby? Or the secretive House of Jade? Each house draws its strength from a different elemental spirit and allows you to create different playstyles.
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ABOUT GAME SOURCE STUDIO
Part of Virtuos, Game Source Studio was founded in 2004 to specialize in the creative exploration, creation, and co-development of original video games. Based in Greater Paris, the studio has previously worked on renowned titles including Assassin’s Creed Liberation Remastered (2019), Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition (2020), and Marvel’s Avengers (2020).
Led by award-winning board game director David Cicurel, Mahokenshi is developed as an ode to Japanese mythology and the strategy deck-building genre.
ABOUT VIRTUOS
Founded in 2004, Virtuos is a leading global video game development company headquartered in Singapore with studios across Asia, Europe, and North America. With over 3,000 full-time professionals, Virtuos specializes in game development and art production for AAA consoles, PC, and mobile titles, enabling its partners to generate additional revenues and achieve greater operational efficiency.
For over a decade, Virtuos has successfully delivered high-quality content for more than 2,000 projects and its clients include 18 of the top 20 digital entertainment companies worldwide. More information at www.virtuosgames.com.
ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans. Located in Haarlem, The Netherlands, and staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an assembly of game developers around the world, both midsize and indie.
Known for many hit franchises including Killing Floor 2, Maneater and Circle Empires; the company has enjoyed recent success with PC titles such as Strange Horticulture, Blazing Sails, and Chivalry 2. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting games coming up, including Mahokenshi (PC), King of Retail (PC), and DOOMBLADE (PC). To learn more, please visit www.iceberg-games.com.