2017

January

 * A final demo for Nioh will be made available from January 21 to 22. Clearing it earns the player a new helmet for the completed game.
 * Shin Sangoku Musou Online Z has released an update where players can fight Dynasty Warriors 8 Zhao Yun and wield Ding Feng's circle blade. A new synthesis function is included to further upgrade weapons.
 * The 2017 edition of Winning Post 8 has been revealed.
 * According to a press conference by Nintendo, Koei will be releasing several titles for the Switch console. One of them is a new Warriors game based on the Fire Emblem series.
 * Starting on January 10, LINE will be releasing 40 different stamps of characters from Nobunaga's Ambition.
 * The beta for Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed was released on January 12, 2017. Participants could pre-register before January 11 to test the game on Android phones.
 * Koei is holding a survey to determine which three characters from Dynasty Warriors 8 will be made the focus of future merchandise. The poll lasts until January 6, 2017 and only Gamecity members can vote.
 * A Twitter account for Omega Force has been made to commemorate the development team's 20th anniversary.
 * Shin Sangoku Musou SLASH will be terminating its services on January 23, 2017.

February

 * Atsushi Watanabe's Game Office Exploration series has led to a visit to Koei's headquarters. During his trip, he has a spontaneous meeting with Kou Shibusawa.
 * Shin Sangoku Musou Online Z has begun a new update where players can acquire Sima Shi and Guo Huai's weapons. Butler and waitress costumes are also available for player avatars.
 * In celebration of the release of Haruka 3 Ultimate, Ruby Party has uploaded the two animated OVAs and the comic short based on this entry for free. They're available for public viewing until March 31. Kurenai no Tsuki is the first part; Owarinaki Unmei is the second part.
 * Kazuhiko Inoue (Kagetoki) and Naozumi Takahashi (Hinoe) will also celebrate the game's release with a live stream February 22.
 * Celebrate the upcoming Sangokushi 13 with Power Up Kit with a Valentine's Day livestream. The event will be emceed by Saki Suzuki while guests include historian idol Eri Kohinata.
 * To commemorate the release of Sangokushi 13 with Power Up Kit, players will be able to spend half the price for online points used in Sangokushi 12 Taisenban until March 1.
 * Nobunaga no Yabou Souzou with Power Up Kit will be available for the Nintendo Switch on March 3, the same date as the Sangokushi 13 with Power Up Kit Switch port.
 * LINE has released 40 different stamps of characters from Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
 * Steam is hosting a Koei-Tecmo publisher sale until February 13.
 * Nobunaga no Yabou Online is holding its annual Valentine's Day event from February 1 to 15. Players can give chocolate sugar to their favorite officer for the chance to receive rare items.
 * Starting on February 15, the game will be celebrating Japan's Cat Day (February 22) with a special event.
 * Uncharted Waters Online has begun its Age of Reason campaign in Japan.
 * A special campaign for Valentine's Day will be held from February 7 to 21.
 * The collaboration with the comic Kaioh no Dante continues into its second phase this month. This event is a request from the English navy to capture Dante.
 * As part of their plan to promote the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, Koei is seeking two individuals to serve as PR ambassadors for the IP. Those chosen will be given the privilege of traveling to historic sites like Chibi from March 11 to 15 under the supervision of Professor Yoshihiro Watanabe, the executive director of Waseda University's Sangokushi Association. Entries are limited to Japanese residents and have already ended on February 6.
 * A party featuring the cast of the third Kiniro no Corda Blue♪Sky play will be taking place on February 5, 2017. Guests may choose to come for the matinee (lunch) or soiree (dinner).
 * A stage production of the Dynasty Warriors series is showing February 11~19, 2017. The venue will take place at the Zenrosai Hall in Shibuya.
 * Koei has trademarked the following titles: Nyangokushi and Wangokushi.
 * Marui One is hosting a Neoromance merchandise fair February 15~28.