Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence - Ascension (PlayStation 4, Blu-ray disc)

Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence - Ascension highlights some of the most epic battles and notable events of Sengoku Era Japan, when myriads of military officers and lords fought for domination over the land. Telling the events that led from the fracture of the country to the establishments of clans and the forming of alliances before the inevitable clash that lead to the emergence of the first Shogunate. Offering over 2000 playable characters to choose from and the opportunity to experience the historically-accurate events of the era, Ascension brings to life one of the most complex and dramatic periods of Japanese History.

Officer Play
A series first! We have added "Officer Play", where players experience the life of a Warring States officer advancing from retainer to Castle Lord and then on to Daimyõ. Enjoy a variety of play styles. Conquer the land, advance in status and position, or overthrow your superiors. The choice is yours.
Experience civil development and battles as an officer. Climb the ranks among your people, or receive offers to join other clans depending on your contributions. Experience advancing in status and position in the Warring States period.

Garden Politics
Officers are given a domain to rule over, according to their station.
Drive back enemies that invade, and listen to the people of your domain as you develop it.
In the beginning, your domain will be small while your station is low. However, by carrying out your Lord's orders and gaining honor, eventually you will climb the ranks to become lord of the castle, putting you in charge of civil development on an even larger scale.

Evolved Battle
With this release, you can now play as a retainer. As a single officer, you can command your soldiers and rush through the battlefield, adding a new perspective to battle.
Control units at your beck and call. Use various formations, and make use of actions such as charging by soldier type. In the midst of a quick-paced battlefield, you can experience the strategy of deep, thrilling battlefields.
We have added a new "Combat Quest" system, allowing various missions to occur during battle. Battles will change in real-time depending on the results of these missions, allowing for even more dramatic battles.

Introducing full-scale "Siege Battles" and "Naval Battles"
Requested by many in our last release, you can now enjoy full-scale siege and naval battles.
Experience the reality of battle even further with siege battles. Use tunnels and cannons. Hole up in your castle and eye your enemy's provisions. Achieve various castle siege strategies used in the Warring States period.
In addition, we bring even more spark to the battles with a plentiful variation of castles to host these sieges.