Dynasty Warriors Origins Demo Launches This Week

Dynasty Warriors Origins is the next DW game to be released on the major consoles. Not only will it debut the return of all iconic Three Kingdom heroes of China, but it will also feature an all-new combat system that will surely catch the eyes of many action-adventure gamers worldwide. Recently, a new trailer featuring a tutorial on how different this game will be from its predecessors.

Dynasty Warriors Origins Gameplay Features

In DW Origins, you play as a nameless hero who has lost his memories, but his body still remembers how to fight. To survive in the war-torn times, further growth is essential. Only through countless battles and encounters will the path forward be revealed.

Enter The Battlefield:

• Overwhelm your enemies with peerless offense and defense
  • Basic Actions – Mastering both the swift normal attacks and powerful strong attacks which can break enemy blocks is fundamental to combat.
  • Arts – Repeated attacks will increase Bravery which can unleash Arts. Each weapon type offers a variety of powerful and unique arts. Assess whether you are facing a deadly enemy or surrounded by many soldiers and deploy the most effective arts.
  • Parry – it will be difficult to survive on the battlefields if you solely focus on offense. It is important to strengthen your defense. If you guard right at the moment of an enemy’s attack, you can trigger a Parry leaving your enemy vulnerable.
  • Evasion – Try to avoid attacks that can’t be blocked with a guard. Look for weak points in the enemy’s defenses and seize the moment to counterattack.
  • Reduction of Fortitude – Enemy officers are surrounded by protective energy known as Fortitude. Reducing their Fortitude will significantly weaken them and create opportunities to attack.
  • Assault – Once you have reduced an enemy’s fortitude and weakened them, you can activate ASSAULT and it will cause massive damage and can sometimes be a decisive finishing strike.
  • Musou Attacks – Attacking enemies will fill the Musou Gauge. When the gauge reaches a certain level, you can unleash a powerful strike known as Musou Attacks.

• Large-scale tactical battles that change the course of a battlefield
  • Tactics – using this feature you can command surrounding allies to perform various actions, such as an advance or cavalry charge. Some tactics can trigger Dramatic Success when used in appropriate situations.
  • Large Force – when a massive number of soldiers gather, a large force will be formed. The troops in a large force will have high morale and coordinate their attacks, making them a serious threat.
  • Grand Tactic – No matter if enemy or ally, large forces can deploy Grand Tactics. When activated, these tactics can dramatically shift the battle with intense group assaults.
  • Battle Area – this feature is where forces clash. Battle areas where your force has the advantage are shown in blue, while those where you’re at a disadvantage are shown in red.
  • Morale – Battles between forces are heavily influenced by Morale. The higher your army’s morale, the more advantageous your force will be in battle.
• Duel
  • On the battlefield, “Duels” with enemy officers may occur. Winning a duel will significantly boost your allies’ morale while losing it will cause heavy damage and lower your allies’ morale. The power of an individual can sometimes greatly influence the tide of battle.
• Eyes of the Sacred Bird
  • The Eyes of the Sacred Bird grants the protagonist the power to see the unseen.
    It will reveal sources of sorcery and other battlefield information, helping the protagonist to gain an advantage during combat.

• Master a Variety of weapons and reach new heights
  • The protagonist can wield a variety of weapons, from standard ones like sword and spear to more specialized ones such as twin pikes gauntlets and crescent blades. Mastering the weapons helps the protagonist reach a new “Rank” and increase his abilities.
    Effectively using different weapons is key to the protagonist’s growth.
• Companions who join the protagonist on battlefields
  • Depending on the battlefield, you can choose “Companions” to fight alongside you. By switching to these companions, you can directly control them and unleash their peerless power. Since the time you can switch is limited, it will be crucial to choose the right moment.
• Explore the World Map on your own feet
  • World Map – represents the world of the Three Kingdoms. The protagonist will traverse the continent on his own feet and experience the story. It will not only feature large-scale historical battles but also Missions to suppress rebellions or rescue government forces and Skirmish against the remnants of defeated armies.
  • Acquiring Weapons – When visiting towns on the map, you can purchase weapons. Often, these weapons come with various traits and you might end up finding some rare and valuable ones.
  • Communicating with officers – throughout your journey, the hero will meet many officers. Interact with them and this will strengthen their bonds.
    

At the end of the trailer, developers from Koei Tecmo announced that Dynasty Warriors Origins will have a demo version available this November 22, 2024, for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam).

Dynasty Warriors Origins will officially launch on January 17, 2025. Pre-order the game and get the following bonuses.

• Standard Edition
  • Base Game
  • Early Works Soundtrack Collection (Digital Edition) – soundtrack featuring a total of 191 original music tracks from the series including BGMs from Dynasty Warriors 2 to Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires as well Omega Force’s first title, Dynasty Warriors.
  • Protagonist’s Costume: Nameless Warrior Garb – collaboration costume from Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty that can be used in the game.
• Digital Deluxe Edition
  • Base Game
  • Official Book (Digital Edition)
    The Digital Edition of the Official Book can be accessed in the game.
  • Original Soundtrack (Digital Edition)
    The Digital Edition of the Original Soundtrack can be accessed in-game.
  • Gold (10000)
    Gold is necessary for buying things like weapons and portable items in the game.
  • Pyroxene (30)
    Pyroxene is necessary for creating gems in the game.
  • Digital Deluxe Edition pre-order bonus
    Early access to the game is 72 hours before the official release.