Koei released this updated trailer for Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid 2 re-introducing many of the new features and also the branching storyline in Story Mode, which now allows players to enjoy two possible scenarios with its branching storyline. The game will be out in less than three weeks’ time in Japan.

Koei has made available the second demo for Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid 2 (aka Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce 2) today. Zhen Ji, Sun Shang Xiang and Jiang Wei (above) are the playable characters this time. A couple of quests are available, one of them is new and you can play with your friends locally through the Ad-Hoc Mode. The direct link to the download page is here.

Backed by the always reliable Shin Sangoku Musou name and the Monster Hunter Portable inspired multiplayer modes, Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid (aka Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce) enjoyed a very successful launch in Japan last February, selling more than 350,000 copies even before it’s budget re-release next week. After being ported to home consoles, nobody should be surprised with the announcement of the sequel, to be released on PSP next month in Japan. The first game was a refreshing change to the series, so am really interested to see what they are adding to the sequel. Below is a compilation of the information and screens of the games since it was announced late last year.

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I missed this one in the content listing but another new game that get announced in the upcoming Weekly Famitsu is Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid 2 (the first game is called Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce in the US, screen above). Not much details at this moment but the game will apparently comes with support for Infrastructure Mode, new monsters and an “Overdrive System”. No release date is given but I am guessing Spring 2010, the same time when the first game came out earlier this year (to great reception in Japan).

Koei continues its port frenzy for PSP with Shin Sangoku Musou 5 (aka Dynasty Warriors 6) the latest game to see some handheld action. To be called Shin Sangoku Musou 5 Special, the game will includes elements from all the previous releases. These include Meng Huo as playable character from the recently released Shin Sangoku Musou 5 Empires, “Musou Mode” of the PS2 version, co-op play via the Ad-Hoc mode; and various minor enhancements like new costumes and motions. September 3rd is when the hack-and-slash begins in Japan.