Date Clan
A northern force mentioned among the warring clans of 1600.
The Date Clan appears briefly within the fictionalized history of Nioh set during the final battles of the Sengoku period in 1600. This powerful family is represented by specific historical figures who navigate a world where human conflict intertwines with supernatural yōkai infestations. The clan is listed alongside other major factions such as the Tokugawa and Sanada, serving as part of the broader cast of real-life, albeit heavily-altered, historical figures that populate the game's narrative. Their presence underscores the chaotic landscape of Japan as it stood before unification under the Tokugawa shogunate.
Quick Facts
- Leader
- Date Masamune
- Members mentioned
- Date Shigezane, Katakura Shigenaga
Lore & Background
Within the game's setting, the Date Clan is part of the historical fabric surrounding William Adams' journey. These figures exist in a timeline where yōkai have begun wreaking havoc across the land due to the high death toll and disruption caused by centuries of war.
Reader's Guide
Players encounter the Date Clan as part of the cast of real-life historical figures in Nioh. The specific members are Date Masamune, Date Shigezane, and Katakura Shigenaga. They appear alongside other daimyo and warriors such as Ii Naomasa, Honda Tadakatsu, and Sanada Yukimura. These characters are situated within the game's year 1600 setting, where William Adams fights through levels infested with yōkai.
Did You Know?
- The Date Clan members appear alongside Sanada Yukimura and Sarutobi Sasuke in the game's roster of historical figures.
- Katakura Shigenaga is identified as a member of the Date clan who appears in the narrative set in 1600.
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