Gelappa Inc. announces the launch of early access for its new Steam game 'Sangokushi BOND,' created by lead game designer Yasuhiro Nishiyama, today, July 14, 2026 (Tuesday), at an early access price of ¥760. Alongside the game, four 'Time-Saving Downloadable Content' packs are also released, each priced at ¥500. Additionally, the company will host a live-streamed event titled 'Sangokushi BOND Launch Commemoration Live: Rival Match Banquet' on its official YouTube channel starting at 8:00 PM today. We invite all players to join us in taking the first step of this journey together through early access.
▲ In-game screenshot (main visual)
Official PV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdnNh79_8JI
Game Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AETOV4WX0p4
Modes Available in Early Access
Starting today, July 14, 2026 (Tuesday), the following three modes will be playable in early access:
- "Board Performance"
An ultimate strategic training mode where your stage completion rate is displayed globally.
Perfect for testing how far your tactical decisions can go.
- "Genshi Chronicle"
An asynchronous multiplayer mode where you battle against others' "past data."
Experience various tactics while climbing your own rank.
- "Rival Match"
A friend-match feature enabling online battles with friends.
Enter a match code to enjoy real-time strategic duels with friends, no matter the distance.
Additionally, the four 'Time-Saving DLCs' released simultaneously allow instant access to generals from the Wei, Shu, Wu, and Coalition factions. These packs are priced at ¥500 each, designed for players who want to immediately play with a specific faction or use a desired general. Please note that all generals can still be obtained through regular gameplay without purchasing any DLC.
Details of the Four 'Time-Saving DLCs'
※ All generals can be obtained through gameplay progression even without purchasing these DLCs.
### Wei Pack
A time-saving pack that grants access to Wei faction generals in 'Sangokushi BOND'! Recommended for players who want to immediately include Wei generals in their lineup.
- Bonus Content
"Special Title," "Special Nickname," "Special Profile Icon"
- Generals (11 total)
· SR: Cao Pi, Xu Huang, Zhen Shi
· R: Wang Yi, Zou Shi, Cao Hong, Cheng Yu
· UC: Cao Ren, Cao Chun
· C: Meng Da, Liu Ye
※ Bonuses will be delivered upon restarting the game after purchase.
※ Already acquired generals will be converted into General Trust-Boost Items.
※ The trust-boost feature will be added in a future update.
### Shu Pack
A time-saving pack that grants access to Shu faction generals in 'Sangokushi BOND'! Recommended for players who want to immediately include Shu generals in their lineup.
- Bonus Content
"Special Title," "Special Nickbye," "Special Profile Icon"
- Generals (11 total)
· SR: Guan Yu, Sun Shangxiang, Zhao Yun
· R: Zhang Fei, Mi Zhu, Yi Ji, Guan Ping
· UC: Huo Jun, Zhang Ni
· C: Xu Jing, Liao Hua
※ Bonuses will be delivered upon restarting the game after purchase.
※ Already acquired generals will be converted into General Trust-Boost Items.
※ The trust-boost feature will be added in a future update.
### Wu Pack
A time-saving pack that grants access to Wu faction generals in 'Sangokushi BOND'! Recommended for players who want to immediately include Wu generals in their lineup.
- Bonus Content
"Special Title," "Special Nickname," "Special Profile Icon"
- Generals (11 total)
· SR: Sun Jian, Han Dang, Xiao Qiao
· R: Gan Ning, Sun Ce, Xu Shi, Lü Fan
· UC: Chen Wu, Cheng Pu
· C: Sun Jing, Lu Ji
※ Bonuses will be delivered upon restarting the game after purchase.
※ Already acquired generals will be converted into General Trust-Boost Items.
※ The trust-boost feature will be added in a future update.
### Coalition Pack
A time-saving pack that grants access to Coalition faction generals in 'Sangokushi BOND'! Recommended for players who want to immediately include Coalition generals in their lineup.
- Bonus Content
"Special Title," "Special Nickname," "Special Profile Icon"
- Generals (11 total)
· SR: Lü Bu, Huangfu Song, Yuan Shao
· R: Gongsun Zan, Lu Shi, Lu Zhi, Zhang Mancheng
· UC: Zhang Lu, Liu Bi
· C: Li Jue, Guo Si
※ Bonuses will be delivered upon restarting the game after purchase.
※ Already acquired generals will be converted into General Trust-Boost Items.
※ The trust-boost feature will be added in a future update.
New Game Assets
▲ General acquisition cutscene (partial) ※ Image shows in-development gameplay
Details of 'Sangokushi BOND Launch Commemoration Live: Rival Match Banquet'
Starting at 8:00 PM today, Gelappa will host a live-streamed event on its official YouTube channel titled 'Sangokushi BOND Launch Commemoration Live: Rival Match Banquet.' During the stream, developers and guest 'Hayate Army Group 1 Sovereign' will play the 'Rival Match' mode, where players can input IDs to join battles. Match IDs will be revealed during the live stream—players are encouraged to participate and enjoy the event. If you're lucky enough to match and defeat the game's producer 'Nishi-P (Nishiyama),' you'll earn a special title. Experience the live excitement of launch day!
- Streaming Date & Time
July 14, 2026 (Tuesday), 8:00 PM JST
- YouTube Streaming URL
https://www.youtube.com/live/0abptzI-KH4
- Steam Store URL
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4375230/BOND/
Product Information
- Title: Sangokushi BOND
- Official Website: https://sangokushi-bond.com/ja
- Genre: Deck-building Roguelite Army Battle
- Players: 1–2 (supports online multiplayer)
- Platform: PC (Steam / Windows)
- Number of Generals: 100+ (with future updates)
- Full Release Price: ¥800 (tax included, one-time purchase)
- Early Access Price: ¥760 (tax included, one-time purchase)
- Time-Saving DLCs: 4 types, ¥500 each (tax included, one-time purchase)
- Early Access Launch: July 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4375230/BOND/
- Official Social Media
X: https://x.com/sangokushi_bond
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/QWuDUcVU7E
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
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